Description
GardenAdvice Advisor Visiting Advice Service
At GardenAdvice we offer a great range of products to help you achieve your gardening ambitions one of which is the advisor visiting service.
To order as a Christmas gift certificate on the Checkout page add the name for the gift certificate on the order notes or email us at admin@gardenadvice.co.uk with the name and we will email the certificate within 12 hours
One of our horticultural advisors will visit you at home, at a time to suit you, and provide you with some of the best advice around on your garden for £145 for a visit in the UK. (or 30 min visits are included free of charge with our MyGardenTeam member’s service )
Receive expert gardening advice on the following subjects
Lawns – Guidance on preparing and maintaining a healthy lawn, including improving drainage, efficient watering techniques, mowing schedules, aeration, fertilisation, and long-term care. We also provide practical solutions for controlling weeds, moss, and common lawn pests.
Pruning – Learn when and how to prune different types of plants, from roses and shrubs to trees and climbers. We’ll advise on choosing and maintaining the right tools, rejuvenating overgrown plants, and developing a pruning calendar to keep your garden flourishing year-round.
Landscaping – Support with planning and redesigning your garden space, from small updates to complete transformations. We cover focal points, structural planting, effective use of colour and texture, paths, patios, and creating year-round interest.
Ponds – Step-by-step advice on creating ponds of all styles, from formal ornamental ponds to informal wildlife ponds. We’ll also help with siting, lining, planting, water quality management, and encouraging biodiversity.
Plants – Tailored planting advice for borders, containers, and beds. We’ll help you select the right plants for your garden’s soil type, climate, and levels of sun or shade, ensuring seasonal colour and structure.
Renovation – Expert guidance on rejuvenating tired or neglected gardens. This includes removing dead or diseased plants, introducing new design features, improving soil health, and creating a long-term maintenance plan to bring your garden back to life.
Fruit trees – Advice on selecting, planting, pruning, and training fruit trees to maximise yield. We’ll also cover pollination partners, pest and disease prevention, and methods for training espaliers, fans, or cordons.
Houseplants – Help choosing suitable houseplants for different rooms in your home, taking into account light levels, humidity, and temperature. We’ll also provide tips on watering, feeding, and repotting to keep them thriving.
Trees – Recommendations on the best trees for your garden, whether you want seasonal colour, evergreen structure, shade, or wildlife value. We’ll advise on planting, staking, and long-term management.
Wildflowers – Guidance on establishing wildflower areas or meadows, from choosing the right seed mixes and preparing the soil to weed control and ongoing care. We’ll also advise on how to encourage pollinators and create a habitat for wildlife.
Pests – Integrated, eco-friendly strategies for controlling common garden pests such as aphids, slugs, vine weevils, and more. We’ll help you build a resilient garden with natural predators, companion planting, and organic treatments.
Disease – Advice on identifying, preventing, and controlling plant diseases, including fungal, bacterial, and viral problems. We’ll also show you how to build plant resilience through soil health, feeding, and careful cultural practices.
Screening – Support with designing effective garden screening solutions, whether to hide a new building, gain privacy from neighbouring windows, or create sheltered spots in your garden. We’ll advise on the right plants, growth rates, and structures for a natural and lasting result.
The normal length of visit is 1 to 2 hours and a full written report on the questions you ask and advice will be emailed to you within 3 days from the visit or 10 to 12 days if a soil sample is taken for testing.
Once you have signed up for a visit we will contact you and arrange a visit within 14 days if you have any questions or need to arrange a date and time before signing up email us at admin@gardenadvice.co.uk or telephone us on 01225 941023
The GardenAdvice visiting advisor service is available throughout the UK and is also available as a gift certificate. Just email us after the purchase with the person’s name with the gift certificate and we will email you a gift certificate
