Guidance That Grows With You
Every gardener’s 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
One-on-One Coaching: Teach gardening skills during visits.
Workshops & Group Coaching: Seasonal planting, raised beds, succession planting.
Follow-Up / Seasonal Packages: Ongoing support across the year.
Seasonal & Planting Consults
Spring Planning: What to plant before and after frost dates.
Summer Maintenance: Pest control, irrigation checks, succession planting.
Fall Transition: Extending harvest, fall crops, frost protection.
Winter Prep: Soil improvement, cover crops, season wrap-up.
Site & Design Consults
Site Analysis: Evaluate sunlight, soil, irrigation, microclimates.
Garden Layout Design: Sketches + recommendations for raised beds, in-ground, or containers.
Space Optimization: Small yards, patios, and rental-friendly gardens.
Irrigation & Soil Consults
Water Efficiency Consult: Drip systems, timers, irrigation calendars.
Soil Health Consult: Texture, drainage, organic amendments, composting.
Raised Bed Soil Mixes: Custom blend guidance for Yakima soils.
Soil Consult: Soil Test Kit + Interpretation
Collect and return your soil sample easily with step-by-step instructions. Get a detailed lab report on pH, nutrients, and organic matter levels. We'll help interpret your results and provide amendment recommendations.
Learn how to improve soil structure, fertility, and plant health based on your specific garden goals.
Optional follow-up plan for seasonal re-testing and soil improvement tracking.
Edible & Productive Consults
Vegetable Garden Coaching: Best crops for the Yakima Valley.
Kitchen Gardens / Herb Plans: Culinary + medicinal herbs.
Fruit & Berry Planning: Small orchards, espalier, vineyard-inspired
Ornamental & Lifestyle Consults
Pollinator Garden Planning: Natives, bees, butterflies, hummingbirds.
Cut-Flower Garden Design: Seasonal blooms for bouquets.
Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Native + xeriscape recommendations.
Sensory or Children’s Gardens: Fun, fragrant, and interactive spaces.
Specialty Consults
Container & Balcony Gardens: For renters and small spaces.
Community/School Garden Consulting: Planning shared or educational gardens.
Wine Country Garden Design: Grapevines, lavender, and ornamental pairings.
