Canberra’s trusted horticulturists — for 15 years and counting.

Terra Solarus

Terra Solarus is run by qualified horticulturist Jackie Warburton and her husband Bret.

Together, they bring over 15 years of hands-on experience to Canberra’s gardens - from everyday maintenance and garden design to historic garden documentation and specialist elm tree treatments.

Whether you’re after a one-off consultation or ongoing care, your garden is in good hands.



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Services Overview

Garden Advice & Consulting

Expert horticultural advice from a qualified professional — plant selection, pest and disease diagnosis, climate-ready planting, and more.

Garden Maintenance

Reliable, knowledgeable garden care from a team who genuinely understand plants. Pruning, mulching, fertilising, rose care and beyond.

Garden Design

From scaled landscape plans to bespoke planting schedules, Jackie brings horticultural expertise and design qualifications to every project.

Elm Leaf Beetle Treatments

Canberra’s elm trees are under threat from elm leaf beetle. Terra Solarus is a registered, accredited business for safe and effective stem injection treatments.

Historic Garden Recording & Documentation

Specialist documentation and scaled site plans for gardens of historic interest — for private clients, government bodies, and heritage organisations.

Aerial Photography

Drone photography of your property and garden — available as a standalone service or incorporated into your design consultation.

In the Media

Read Jackie’s weekly City News column - Practical, seasonal garden advice written for Canberra’s climate — straight from someone who knows it well.

Listen to Jackie on The Landscaping Podcast - Joel Barnett of InStyle Gardens chats with Jackie about her career, her philosophy, and what makes Terra Solarus tick.

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Jackie Warburton Horticulturist Canberra

Passionate about horticulture. Proud to call Canberra home.

Jackie Warburton is a registered horticulturist with over 20 years’ experience, a Diploma of Design from the University of Canberra, and a genuine love of this city’s gardens and green spaces. Together with Bret, she has spent 15 years building Terra Solarus into one of Canberra’s most trusted horticultural businesses.

Jackie is also a weekly columnist for City News, a regular guest on 666 ABC Canberra Radio, and an experienced speaker who has presented across Australia and New Zealand.

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