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Consulting

There are a few ways use this service!

  • Garden Walk & Consultation - A two-hour on-site session to discuss your garden, providing ideas, experience, opinions, and practical resources to help move past planning or installation challenges. Sometimes we need the perspective of “fresh eyes” on a space. Includes a follow-up summary with resources by email.

  • Seasonal Maintenance Coaching - A guided walk-through of your garden focused on the upcoming season. We’ll discuss next-phase planning, plant recommendations, seasonal maintenance practices, and relocation of existing plants as needed. A customized follow-up email with a seasonal checklist is included.

  • Design Updates - We’ll walk the space with your existing design and discuss material or layout adjustments based on budget or lifestyle changes. I won’t critique another designer’s plan, but can suggest modifications if your needs or desires have shifted since the design was created.

$250 for two in-person hours with follow-up email

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Garden Design

This service is ideal for homeowners who plan to self-install or hire their own contractor, but want a clear vision and a detailed plan. This plan can be a long-term vision for phased installation. A property survey or architectural plan is required.

Concept – Following an initial site visit and measurements, a concept design is created, including zone illustrations, plant palette, and visual inspiration. One revision is included, with communication by email or Zoom.

DesignDelivery – The final package includes a scaled planting plan, materials plan including materials suggestions or selections made, and plant list. Delivery via DropBox and hard copies offered for pick up in South Central Austin.

Installation Assistance

I work with a wonderful installation crew and trusted trades, and can design to budget when overseeing the installation and materials selections and curation. Plant installations take place at ideal planting times, so a limited number of installation projects can be booked per year. Drift currently doesn’t offer seasonal maintenance, but can give guidance for homeowner maintenance through a walk and talk appointment.