Understand your garden more clearly

A focused, structured session to help you better understand how your garden currently supports wildlife, sustainability, and wellbeing, while identifying clear, practical ways to help it thrive for both wildlife and people.

Through a combination of observation and discussion, we will explore your garden as a living system, looking at how it functions for biodiversity, sustainability, and connection with the natural world. Together, we will identify what is already working well, what may be limiting the potential of the space, and where thoughtful, achievable changes could make the biggest difference.

Whether you are looking to support more wildlife, garden more sustainably, feel more connected to nature, or simply gain a clearer understanding of your outdoor space, this session provides a structured and supportive starting point.

What’s included:

• 2-hour on-site visit

• A structured, guided review of your garden, supported by professional horticultural input

• Exploration of how your garden currently functions for wildlife, sustainability, and wellbeing

• Assessment of key features influencing wildlife, sustainability, and wellbeing

• Practical discussion around opportunities, priorities, and achievable next steps

• Clear, documented recommendations tailored to your garden and goals

• Follow-up support via email or video call, as needed

Who this is for:

This session may be particularly helpful if you:

• Would like to better understand how your garden is currently functioning for both people and nature

• Want practical ways to support wildlife, sustainability, and wellbeing through your outdoor space

• Feel unsure where to start, or what changes would make the biggest difference

• Would value a structured, thoughtful review before investing further time, money, or effort into the garden

• Are looking for guidance that balances ecological thinking with the realities of everyday garden use and care

Price:

£140

Other ways I can help

The Wildlife Garden Review is often a helpful starting point for people who want to better understand their garden before deciding what changes to make.

If you would like ongoing support to look after your outdoor space yourself, Garden Guidance provides practical advice and tailored support as your garden develops.

If you would like to explore possibilities and develop a longer-term vision for your outdoor space, Garden Co-creation offers a more in-depth, collaborative process.

If you are looking for practical help caring for your garden, Garden Maintenance may be a better fit.

Support to help you look after your garden yourself

Short, focused sessions to help you take practical action in your garden, either in person or online. Whether you are learning new skills, tackling a specific challenge, or looking for support as you put ideas into practice, Garden Guidance provides tailored advice and encouragement to help you move forward with confidence. Together, we can explore practical ways to support wildlife, sustainability, and wellbeing in a way that works for both you and your garden.

What is included

• 1 hour guidance session (either on-site visit in person or via video call)

• Support with practical skills, if needed

• Clear, documented next steps for you to work through

• Ongoing follow-up support via email or video call, as needed

Who this is for

This session is ideal if you:

• Have a specific challenge or question you would like help with

• Want practical, step-by-step guidance to make your garden more wildlife-friendly, sustainable and rewarding to spend time in

• Prefer short, focused sessions rather than a full-day planning session

• Would benefit from ongoing support to keep your garden moving in the right direction

Price

In person:
Initial visit and associated support - £100
Follow-up visit and associated support - £80

Online:
Initial video call and associated support - £80
Follow-up video call and associated support - £60

Other ways I can help

Garden Guidance can be used as a one-off session or as ongoing support, depending on your needs.

If you would like to gain a deeper understanding of how your garden currently supports wildlife, sustainability, and wellbeing before making decisions, a Wildlife Garden Review may be a useful starting point.

If you are looking to explore bigger ideas, develop a clearer vision, or rethink part of your outdoor space, Garden Co-creation provides a more collaborative and creative process.

If you would prefer hands-on help caring for the garden, take a look at Garden Maintenance.

Shape ideas and develop a vision together

A full-day, collaborative session to help you explore possibilities, shape ideas, and develop a clearer vision for your garden or outdoor space.

Together, we will step back from day-to-day gardening and look at the bigger picture, exploring how your garden can better support wildlife, sustainability, wellbeing, and the way you would like to use and experience the space. Through discussion, observation, and creative thinking, we will develop practical ideas and a clearer direction for the future of your garden.

What is included

• Full day on-site visit

• A collaborative session to help you create your desired garden space, supported by professional horticultural input

• Ideas, design approaches, and planting suggestions tailored to your garden, goals, and values

• Clear, documented next steps for turning ideas into action

• Follow-up support via email or video call, as needed

Who this is for

This session is ideal if you:

• Are looking for a more in-depth, creative session to explore your garden ideas

• Would like your garden to better support wildlife, sustainability, or wellbeing but are not sure what to do next

• Have ideas but would value help shaping them into a cohesive plan

• Would enjoy a collaborative, creative approach rather than having decisions made for you

Price

£520

Other ways I can help

Garden Co-creation is designed for people who want to explore ideas, shape a vision, and think creatively about the future of their outdoor space.

If you would like a structured review to better understand how your garden currently functions for wildlife, sustainability, and wellbeing, the Wildlife Garden Review may be a useful first step.

If you already have a direction in mind and would benefit from support as you care for your outdoor space yourself, Garden Guidance may be a better fit.

If you are looking for hands-on help caring for your garden, Garden Maintenance provides practical, nature-led support.

Practical, wildlife-friendly garden care

Whether you need a little extra help from time to time or someone to look after your garden completely, I offer practical, hands-on garden maintenance rooted in organic, wildlife-friendly, and sustainable approaches that help create outdoor spaces that are enjoyable to spend time in.

Based in the Cleobury Mortimer area in South Shropshire.

What is included

• Practical, hands-on garden maintenance to care for your plants, support wildlife, and maintain a sustainable, enjoyable outdoor space

• Ongoing communication and updates to ensure your garden is cared for in a way that suits your needs and priorities

• Development and implementation of a Garden Maintenance Plan for those who would like ongoing, structured management of their garden

Who this is for

This service is ideal if you:

• Are struggling to look after your garden (e.g. due to lack of time or physical limitations)

• Would like support to maintain a garden that is wildlife-friendly, sustainable, and enjoyable to spend time in

• Want the reassurance of professional help to care for your space, either alongside you or on your behalf

Price

• Basic Garden Maintenance - £25 per hour

• Garden maintenance plus overall management (including Garden Maintenance Plan creation and implementation) - £30 per hour

Looking for a different type of support?

If you would like to better understand how your garden currently supports wildlife, sustainability, and wellbeing, the Wildlife Garden Review provides a structured opportunity to explore your garden as a living system and identify practical opportunities for improvement.

If you enjoy gardening yourself but would value advice, encouragement, and tailored support along the way, Garden Guidance may be a better fit.

If you would like to explore ideas, shape a longer-term vision, and think creatively about the future of your outdoor space, take a look at Garden Co-creation.

Interested in learning more? Contact me to discuss talks, workshops, online webinars and more.

Are you looking for a speaker for an event? I am currently offering talks on:

• Gardening for wildlife

• Sustainable gardening