Designing your dream outdoor space can feel overwhelming. Our Design Consultation Services give you the opportunity to work with an experienced designer who will help you plan a garden tailored to your space, style, and way of life.Before your consultation, we’ll ask you to complete a short questionnaire so we can better understand your goals, your property, and how you want to use your outdoor space.During the consultation, our designer will focus on the areas that matter most to you. The result is a clear plan to help you confidently move forward with your garden project.
A garden designed around you
Turn your ideas into a practical plan for your space, style, and the way you want to live outdoors.
Get expert help planning your garden
What we can help you plan
Consider the whole landscape, from plant choice to the way it feels through the seasons.
The right plants
Recommendations for trees, shrubs, and perennials suited to your property.
A workable layout
Ideas for garden beds and the flow of your outdoor space.
Seasonal character
Colour, texture, and interest that make the garden feel like yours.
Local conditions
Practical guidance shaped by sun, soil, and growing conditions.
Your consultation, step by step
Book in store. Prepay for the consultation at Baltimore Valley Garden Centre.Share your goals. Our consultant contacts you to arrange an appointment and sends a package and questionnaire.Walk the property together. Meet on site for a one-hour consultation to discuss your needs and assess the landscape.Move forward with a plan. Choose the level of guidance that suits your project.Additional time is payable per hour to the consultant. Travel expenses apply per kilometre beyond 25 km from the garden centre.
Choose your level of design
Both levels include an on-site landscape assessment, a review of your questionnaire, and a conversation about your goals. Recommendations are tailored to the size and location of your garden.
Level One · Recommendations
You’ll receive a summary of recommended actions, along with a list of plant materials and soil amendments for your landscape. This option is priced at $225 + HST
Level Two · Custom design
The consultant also takes measurements and creates a hand-drawn design showing the plants and project scope. You’ll receive your custom design, a summary of recommended actions, and a list of plant materials and soil amendments. This option is priced at $400.00 +HST.
Good to know before you book
How long is the on-site visit?
The consultation includes one hour at your property. Additional time is payable per hour directly to the consultant.
When do travel charges apply?
Additional travel expenses apply per kilometre when the property is more than 25 km from Baltimore Valley Garden Centre.
Can you help with an existing garden?
Yes. The consultation can help you refresh a space you already have or plan a new garden from the ground up.
Start planning your garden today
Whether you’re creating a garden from the ground up or refreshing an existing space, we’ll work with you on a garden that is beautiful, functional, and uniquely yours. Visit the garden centre to book and prepay for your consultation, or contact us to learn more.