Garden Consultation
What is a garden consultant and who needs one?
Garden Consultation
What is a garden consultant and who needs one?

Garden Consultancy with Kate Turner

Looking for expert, friendly garden advice without the pressure of a full redesign?
Kate offers professional garden consultancy and 1:1 horticultural coaching to help you understand, improve, and enjoy your garden with confidence.
As a qualified horticulturist with extensive plant and soil knowledge, Kate provides clear, practical guidance tailored to your garden, your lifestyle, and your goals. Her approach focuses on achievable planting solutions that help you take control of your outdoor space — without stress or unnecessary upheaval.

Is Garden Consultancy Right for You?

A garden consultation can help if you:

  • Have moved into a new home and inherited an unfamiliar garden
  • Want expert advice on caring for your existing plants
  • Feel overwhelmed by maintenance and need a clear plan
  • Need a bed and border re-design.
  • Would like to grow your own.
  • Want to build a more wildlife friendly garden.
  • Want professional horticultural guidance without a full redesign

What Can We Work On?

Each consultation is tailored to you, but common areas include:

  • Plant identification and care
  • Planting solutions for beds and borders
  • Soil health and composting
  • Vegetable and fruit growing
  • Wildlife-friendly gardening
  • Lawn care and problem-solving
  • Organic and sustainable gardening.

1:1 Garden Coaching

Kate also offers one-to-one garden coaching sessions focused on specific skills such as pruning, vegetable growing, composting, and seasonal garden care. These relaxed, practical sessions are ideal if you’d like to build your confidence and feel more in control of your garden.

Location & Travel

Kate is based in South Devon and offers garden consultations across the local area. Enquiries from further afield are welcome and travel arrangements can be discussed individually.

Full Garden Consultation – from £200

A deep dive into your garden with a clear plan for next steps. Includes:

  • Garden walk and chat (tea and biscuits optional!)
  • Full garden survey
  • Plant identification & care tips
  • Soil testing
  • Design suggestions for tricky or tired areas
  • Tailored maintenance schedule
  • Written follow-up with notes, plans, and suggestions

Focused Garden Consultation – from £80

Perfect for tackling one area, question, or problem. Includes:

  • Expert advice on a specific area or topic
  • Guidance on borders, wildlife ideas, or pruning
  • Practical, personalised solutions

To Book or Not Sure What You Need?

Please drop me a message using the details or the form at the bottom of this page — no jargon, no judgment, just good gardening advice. 

garden consultation south devon
garden consultancy south devon