Garden coaching: what is it?

Gardening in New England can be a challenge, pitting you against the forces of nature, lots of critters who like to dine on your plants, and the latest exotic pest! It's tempting to resort to chemical warfare to keep your plants looking good. But a garden in New England doesn't require chemicals or a magic wand to be beautiful. A garden coach helps you set reasonable expectations for landscaping your property, based on its specific conditions, and helps you choose plants that will thrive in our changeable climate. A coach can also teach you how  to improve your soil, move and divide your perennials, prune overgrown shrubs and identify invasive weeds to keep your garden healthy.

Click here for an article about Garden Coaching in the New York Times. The article was printed in the "Escapes" section, which is appropriate, because gardens landscaped as natural habitats can be sanctuaries - a place to escape, tune into nature and escape from our busy lives.