Every journey looks a little different

Some people just need a one-time walkthrough to get started, while others want seasonal check-ins or specialized advice on soil health, irrigation, or garden design. That’s why Gardenwise offers a range of consultation types so you get the right level of support at the right time.

Here in Yakima Valley, gardening success depends on knowing our unique seasons, working with irrigation schedules, and matching plant choices to your space and lifestyle. Whether you’re new to gardening or ready to expand what you already have, we’ll tailor our consults to meet your needs and help you feel confident moving forward.

Coaching & Education Consults

For DIY gardeners who want support, confidence, and hands-on learning.

One-on-One Garden Coaching

Personalized, hands-on instruction for planting, pruning, composting, harvesting, troubleshooting, and more.

Workshops & Group Coaching

Small-group sessions for raised beds, seasonal planting, succession planting, soil/plant health and troubleshooting, and pollinator gardening.

Seasonal Coaching Packages (Follow-Up Support)

Quarterly or monthly visits to keep your garden thriving with seasonal guidance, reminders, and check-ins.

Seasonal & Planting Consults

For gardeners who need timely, seasonal guidance.

Spring Planning Consult

What to plant before/after frost, how to prepare beds, crop rotations, and early pest prevention.

Summer Maintenance Consult

Irrigation checks, pruning, warm-season care, pest/disease management, and succession planting.

Fall Transition Consult

Fall crops, harvesting strategies, frost protection, and prepping soil for winter.

Winter Prep Consult

Cover crops, soil building, cleanup, amendments, and planning for next season.

Site & Design Consults

For homeowners who want a functional, beautiful garden tailored to their space.

Site Analysis Consult

Evaluate sunlight, irrigation, microclimates, drainage, and existing plant health.

Garden Layout Design Consult

Sketches and recommendations for raised beds, in-ground beds, orchard zones, pollinator areas, and pathways.

Space Optimization Consult

Small yards, patios, townhomes, rental-friendly gardens, and tight urban spaces.

Irrigation & Soil Consults

For healthier soil, stronger plants, and efficient watering.

Water Efficiency Consult

Drip-smart systems, irrigation timers, water budgets, and Yakima-friendly watering strategies.

Soil Health Consult

Texture, drainage, fertility, organic amendments, composting methods, mulches, no-till, and soil building.

Raised Bed Soil Mix Consult

Custom soil blend recommendations for Yakima’s climate (including pumice, organic matter, sand for clay soils, compost, amendments).

Soil Test Kit + Interpretation Consult

Step-by-step instructions for collecting a soil sample. Guidance on sending to lab with detailed report interpretation (pH, nutrients, organic matter). Specific amendment and seasonal improvement plan and optional re-testing schedule for long-term soil health.

Themed-Based Garden Consults

Unique projects that need expert direction.

Edible & Productive Gardens

Vegetable Garden Coaching: Best crops for Yakima’s seasons
Kitchen Herb Gardens: Culinary, medicinal, and patio herb systems
Fruit & Berry Planning: Small orchard layout, espalier, berry rows, vineyard-inspired design

Ornamental & Lifestyle Gardens

Pollinator Garden Planning: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Cut-Flower Garden Design: Seasonal flower beds for bouquets
Low-Maintenance Native Landscaping: Xeriscape + water-wise designs
Container & Balcony Gardens: For renters, patios, or limited space

Specialty Consults

For clients with a clear vision or type of garden in mind.

Heritage Garden Consult

Create a sustainable, historically-informed, water-wise landscape that meets the standards for the Heritage Garden Certification & official garden yard sign.

Includes:

Native and regionally significant plant recommendations
Water-wise design based on Yakima's preferred landscape design templates
Cultural + ecological guidance
Complete a simple site checklist to document your garden’s key features. I’ll review this with you and coordinate with your County Heritage Garden Representative, who will use it - along with an on-site visit - to evaluate your garden for Heritage Garden certification. Certified gardens receive an official yard sign.