Arizona Garden Coach & Consultant
Intense summer heat and dry desert soil can make gardening in the Valley of the Sun challenging. Hiring a local Garden Coach can provide you with valuable personalized insights into what plants thrive in our climate, and, more specifically, in your yard. The plant experts at SummerWinds Nursery can help you choose the right plants for your landscape and help you create an outdoor space that is both beautiful and sustainable.
Our Garden Coaches - Serving Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale & the Greater Valley!
Whether you need a garden coach near Phoenix, a garden consultant in Mesa, or a plant expert in Glendale, our team offers hands-on guidance tailored to help your desert garden thrive.
Our Garden Coaches are seasoned plant experts who will come to your home to help assess your garden challenges and suggest solutions. They have worked with plants in the Valley of the Sun for years and can give you personalized gardening advice that will help you create and maintain a beautiful and successful garden landscape—including edible gardening!
The Garden Coaches at SummerWinds provide the right mix of personalized support and professional gardening advice for everyone from beginning gardeners who don’t know where to start to experienced gardening enthusiasts seeking a fresh perspective for a yard makeover.
What to Expect From Your Garden Coach Session
During your initial session, your Garden Coach will help you with:
- Identification and care recommendations for existing plants
- Pest and disease identification with treatment suggestions
- Techniques for maintenance and pruning
- Recommendations for new plantings—including those that are water-wise and/or attract our flying friends (Bees, Butterflies and Birds)
- Creative ideas to reimagine your outdoor spaces
Ongoing Support From Your Garden Consultant
After your initial consultation, your Garden Coach is available to:
- Meet with you at SummerWinds to help you select the right plants for your site
- Provide recommendations for plant placements, based on your new plant selections
This ongoing relationship ensures you always have access to a trusted garden consultant and plant expert for future projects.
Note: Additional fees may apply.
Garden Coaching Across the Valley - Locations, Scheduling & Pricing
We have three garden coaches who serve different parts of the Valley, as shown above:
- Glendale Garden Coach - Aimee Dobson
- Generally speaking, Aimee serves the areas of the Valley closest to our Glendale store, as shown within the red outlined area on the map above—listed alphabetically: Arrowhead Ranch, Avondale, Buckeye, Canyon Trails, Citrus Park, Dove Valley, Desert Oasis, El Mirage, Estella, Glendale, Goodyear, Laveen, Litchfield Park, Pebble Creek, Peoria, Rancho Santa Fe, Rio Paseo, Sun City, Sun City Grand, Sun City West, Surprise, Tolleson, Verrado, Vistancia, Wadell, and Young Town.
- If you live in this area of the Valley, the best way to schedule your session with Aimee is via e-mail to: AimeeD@summerwinds.net. Alternatively, you may call Aimee at our Glendale store at 623-979-5296.
- She will get back to you within 72 hours.
- Mesa Garden Coach - Cheri Mogensen
- Generally speaking, Cheri serves southern parts of the Valley closest to our Mesa store, as shown within the black outlined area on the map above—listed alphabetically: Ahwatukee, Apache Junction, Arcadia, Arizona Greens, Central Phoenix, Chandler, Chandler Heights, Downtown Phoenix, East Mesa, Foothills, Foothills Reserve, Gilbert, Gold Canyon, Johnson Ranch, Mesa, Mountain Park Ranch, North Mesa, Ocotillo, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, South Phoenix, South Scottsdale, Sun Lakes, and Tempe.
- If you live in this area of the Valley, the best way to schedule your session with Cheri is via e-mail to: CMogensen@summerwinds.net. Alternatively, you may call Cheri at our Mesa store at 480-892-1469.
- She will get back to you within 72 hours.
- Cheri is available for Garden Coach appointments on Saturdays.
- Phoenix Garden Coach - Jack Rosfeld
- Generally speaking, Jack serves the areas of the Valley closest to our Phoenix store, as shown within the purple outlined area on the map above—listed alphabetically: Anthem, Anthem West, Amber Hills, Biltmore Area, Cave Creek, Carefree, Central Phoenix, Cooper Leaf, DC Ranch, Desert Mountain, Desert Hills, Desert Ridge, Dove Valley Ranch, Eagle Mountain, Fire Rock, Fountain Hills, Grayhawk, Legend Trails, McCormick Ranch, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Moon Valley, North Scottsdale, Norterra, Old Town Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Quail Ridge, Rio Mountain Estates, Rio Verde, Sanctuary, Scottsdale, Scottsdale Ranch, Sienna Canyon, Sonoran Foothills, Sunnyslope, Tatum Highlands, Tatum Ranch, Terravita, The Boulders, Tonto Verde, Troon, Tramonto, and Up-Town Phoenix.
- If you live in this area of the Valley, the best way to schedule your session with Jack is via e-mail to: JackR@summerwinds.net. Alternatively, you may call Jack at our Phoenix store at 602-867-1822.
- He will get back to you within 24 hours.
Pricing
Pricing begins at $199 for the initial 1.5 hours and increases based on the distance from the Garden Coach’s home store. You’ll also receive a $50 SummerWinds appreciation card to help you get started implementing your garden improvements.
- Within 12 miles of the Store: $199.00
- 13-17 miles from the Store: $229.00
- 18-22 miles from the Store: $249.00
- 23 or more miles from the Store: Please email your Garden Coach for a quote.
- Each additional half hour is $50—for an extension of the initial onsite appointment.
Ready to transform your garden? Schedule your Garden Coach session today with one of our expert consultants in Phoenix, Mesa, or Glendale.
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