Garden Advice and Consulting

Garden Consulting

Every garden is different. So is the advice.

With over 20 years’ experience as a registered horticulturist and a Diploma of Design from the University of Canberra, Jackie Warburton offers genuinely expert advice across the full range of horticultural matters — from a single tricky plant problem to a complex whole-of-garden consultation.

Whether you’re a homeowner puzzling over a persistent pest, a body corporate needing a horticultural management plan, or a government agency requiring specialist documentation, Jackie brings the knowledge and the qualifications to help.


What Jackie Can Help You With

General & Complex Garden Matters

Honest, practical advice on whatever your garden is throwing at you — plant health, layout, soil, seasonal care, and everything in between.

Plant & Tree Selection

Finding the right plant for the right place, with Canberra’s climate firmly in mind. Jackie specialises in climate-ready and drought-hardy plant selection.

Pest & Disease Diagnosis

Something not quite right with your plants? Jackie can identify the problem and recommend the most appropriate course of action.

Horticultural Consultations & Reports

Formal horticultural reports and documentation for landscapers, architects, strata managers, body corporates, and government bodies.

Horticultural Maintenance Plans

Detailed, site-specific plans covering existing plant identification, tree assessment, and an ongoing maintenance schedule tailored to your property.

Historic Garden Recording & Documentation

Jackie specialises in the identification, recording and documentation of gardens of historic interest. Working with private clients, government agencies and heritage organisations, she produces scaled site plans and detailed horticultural records that capture the character and significance of a garden for posterity.

Roof Top & Specialised Gardens

Advice and planning for non-traditional garden environments including rooftop gardens and other challenging spaces.

Food Forest & Produce Garden Design

Practical design and advice for productive gardens — from kitchen gardens to full food forest design.

Horticultural Coaching

One-on-one guidance for gardeners who want to deepen their knowledge and get more from their garden.

Fertilising Advice


How to Get Started

Jackie offers both on-site and virtual consultations, making it easy to get expert advice no matter your location or circumstances.

Get in touch today.

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