Do It Yourself Packages.
Whether its a brand new garden, a garden transformation or a garden renovation, we can create a step by step guide to suit your requirements.
All packages can be modified to suit your needs so you only pay for what you get. Smaller yards or small garden areas will cost less, larger gardens and complicated designs will cost more.
# A free quote can clarify what you require and the costs involved.
Package 1 Garden ESSENTIALS
The most important keys needed to create a healthy garden and choosing the right plants are;
understanding your soil type and if the soil needs adjustments
understanding the sun/shade conditions around the garden
understanding the water requirements for your plants to survive.
Soil Improvements
with 2 soil testing sites
Depth, compaction, texture/type, soil Ph, salinity, organic content.
Notes provided on soil improvements tailored for your garden requirements.
Estimated cubic meter or bags of product required for each area and recommended sources to order the soil improving material.
Approximate Cost $250.00
Climate Analysis
with 4 micro climate reports
Aspect, prevailing winds, air-movement/humidity, local rainfall, driest months, local expected frosts, local expected heat waves, cool areas, excessive hot spots.
These notes will determine which plants will do best in certain areas of the garden.
Irrigation requirements
Water requirements based on local rainfall and plants growing.
Advice for what type of irrigation and a ‘mud-map’ (rough location plan) to indicate where to install irrigation sprinklers and lines.
Package 2 Planting New Plants
All information from Package 1 will determine which plants will grow well in your garden, Package 2 will include that information with the following recommendations-
Plant recommendations
A list of trees, shrubs and ground-covers that will thrive in your garden with photos of each plant attached.
Approximate Costs $550.00
Plant Profiles
Based on your selected plants you will receive plant profiles which describe all their requirements, common pest/disease issues and up-keep requirement notes.
Notes on Planting
Planting your selected plants must be done in the correct manner to ensure they survive, notes and a diagram will clearly show how to plant.
Package 3 Garden ESSENTIALS, Planting RECOMMENDATIONS and Re-Design options
All information from Package 1 Garden Essentials and Package 2 Planting Plants plus the following;
Consultation
A 1-2 hr consultation around your design interests and goals for your gardens final out-come.
A Simple Hand Drawn Plan
with 1 x Design Adjustment
This is a simple plan, drawn to scale and will represent the new garden locations and the existing garden modifications.
The first drawing will be a draft, followed by a second hour-long consultation to clarify the design direction and make any necessary changes.
Final Hand Drawn Plan
with a Planting Plan attached
The final design is the finished product. It will show the new and existing garden beds.
All selected plants will be indicated on the plan, with a detailed plant schedule and appropriate notes on planting.
Approximate Costs $850.00