Expert advice for the garden of your dreams.
We’re here to help you thrive
After years of personal and professional experience, we founded Bloom Buds Garden Coaching to help homeowners make their garden dreams a reality. With our expertise in planning, coaching, design, and maintenance you can achieve the yard space of your dreams.
Focus on Sustainable Gardening
Soil Health
Sustainable gardening focuses on maintaining and improving soil health. This includes practices such as composting, mulching, and using organic fertilizers to enhance soil fertility and structure.
Water Conservation
Sustainable gardening aims to use water efficiently and reduce water waste. This involves practices like drip irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and selecting plants that are well-adapted to the local climate.
Biodiversity
Encouraging biodiversity is a key aspect of sustainable gardening. This involves planting a variety of native plants to support local ecosystems, attracting beneficial insects, and avoiding the use of harmful pesticides.
Resource Efficiency
Sustainable gardening seeks to minimize resource consumption. This includes using locally sourced materials, employing energy-efficient practices, and choosing plants that require fewer inputs like water and pesticides.
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Explore our services
On-Site Consultations
$150/hr
Within 25 miles of West Hartford or Ridgefield and any other New England location with an additional fee of $25/hr for travel.
Virtual Consultations
$125/hr
You will provide a virtual tour or photos of your space with your questions or design needs, we will provide thoughtful answers or garden plans.
What you’ll receive:
Consultation - A garden consultation typically involves visiting a client's garden to provide expert advice and guidance on various aspects of gardening. The goal is to assess the current state of the garden, understand the client's preferences and goals, and offer recommendations to enhance the overall health, beauty, and functionality of the outdoor space. The consultant will start by evaluating the existing conditions of the garden. This includes analyzing the soil quality, drainage, sunlight exposure, and microclimates within the space. We will go over preferences, goals, and any specific challenges they are facing with the garden. This could include desired plant types, aesthetic preferences, maintenance level, and any existing issues like pests or diseases.
Coaching - Tailored advice and recommendations to the specific needs, preferences, and goals of the garden owner. This personalized approach ensures that the guidance is relevant and applicable to the individual's unique gardening situation. We also often includes practical, hands-on training sessions where the coach works alongside the garden owner, demonstrating various gardening techniques, such as planting, pruning, and soil preparation. This hands-on approach helps gardeners build confidence and skills. Helping gardeners develop a range of gardening skills, from basic tasks like planting and watering to more advanced practices such as propagation, pruning, and seed starting is also a critical part of our offering. Garden coaches also help troubleshoot issues that arise in the garden, such as pest problems, diseases, or poor plant performance. We emphasize and promote organic and sustainable gardening practices. This may include composting, water conservation, and environmentally friendly pest management. We will end every session with an action plan for you!
Design or Plan - Garden design and planning involve the thoughtful and intentional arrangement of outdoor spaces, incorporating elements such as plants, hardscape features, water features, and structures to create a visually appealing, functional, and harmonious garden. It's a creative process that considers both aesthetic and practical aspects to achieve the desired look and feel of the outdoor space. For a small fee we can design 2d or 3d layouts for you featuring everything from plating plans, hardscapes, water features, or even lighting.
