Garden Consultation Auckland & North Shore Specialist Expert Advice, Clarity & Confidence For Your Garden

“A very productive hour spent with Sandra discussing my garden problems and solutions. The result was a detailed page of notes from which I was able to draw a plan to precise dimensions. A really great result.”
Chris Smith, Auckland, Nov 2025
“A very productive hour spent with Sandra discussing my garden problems and solutions. The result was a detailed page of notes from which I was able to draw a plan … A really great result.
Chris Smith, Auckland, Nov 2025

Expert Advice for Your Garden

Sometimes you don’t need a full landscape design – you just need an experienced eye, some fresh ideas and a clear direction forward.

I’ll meet you at your property for a focused one hour consultation where we’ll walk through your garden together. We’ll discuss your ideas, challenges and priorities, and I’ll provide practical, creative recommendations tailored to your garden, lifestyle and budget.

Whether you’re unsure what to plant, struggling with a particular area, wanting to improve the layout or simply need some inspiration, this consultation is designed to help you make confident decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

Priced per project, based on site, location and scope.

What you’ll receive
Before your consultation
I’ll ask you to provide a brief description of the your garden and what you’d like
help with, along with a few photographs. This allows us to make the most of our
time together.

During our one hour consultation

  • Personalised advice based on your garden, site conditions and lifestyle
  • Practical ideas for improving problem areas or making better use of your outdoor space
  • Planting recommendations and suitable plant suggestions
  • Advice on materials, screening, structure or other landscape elements where relevant
  • The opportunity to discuss your ideas and ask questions as we walk through the garden together

After your consultation
You’ll receive personalised follow-up notes summarising the key recommendations we discussed, giving you a clear reference to work from once I’ve left.

You’ll also receive a personalised plant reference sheet, making it easier to identify and visualise the plants I’ve recommended. A consultation that gives you a clear
way forward.

This is a stand-alone service for homeowners who want professional landscape advice without committing to a full design.

Need more than a consultation?
If you’re looking for more detailed design, including scaled plans, planting layouts, and perspective sketches, you may benefit from one of my comprehensive design services. Full landscape concept and planting plans.

Curious about how a landscape designer designs her own garden?

One of my previous gardens was featured in Stuff’s Garden of the Week.

Landscape Design - Example Plant Reference Sheet