 Garden
Coaching Comes to San Diego, CA!
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Do you dream of having a beautiful backyard to relax in?
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Have you done a little landscaping on your own but found it to be
confusing or overwhelming?
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Wouldn't it be great to have your very own "garden coach"
to walk you through the process of planning, designing and installing
your own backyard paradise?
San Diego Low Water Landscaper The Yard Fairy is proud to offer our all-new,
Garden Coaching Services. This is for landscaping clients
who prefer to manage the bulk of the work on their own, yet would benefit
from talking with a professional who can teach them how to transform their
yard into something truly magical!
Landscaping Isn't as Easy as it Looks...
What people don't realize when they first set out to redesign their
yards is how much time, planning and preparation goes
into it up front. Each time you make a wrong decision regarding growing
or caring for plants in your yard, you end up wasting valuable time and
money. You may start out with the best of intentions, only to find yourself
mired in confusion.
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Where do I start?
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What plants do I buy?
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Where should I buy them?
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When is the right time to plant which varieties of plants?
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What about spacing concerns?
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How do I care for my plants properly?
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What about pests and disease?
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How often should I water?
And the most perplexing question of all...
How much is all of this going to cost me?
Here are some all-too-common mistakes made by novice gardeners and
amateur landscape artists! How many of these have you made?
Placing too many plants too close together. When the
plants grow to mature size, they crowd each other out which can lead to
more maintenance, incorrect pruning, rot and disease, not to mention it
just doesn't look very nice!
Purchasing plants on impulse. Later, you find out that
there isn't enough space to accommodate them, or you chose a wild range
of colors that just don't go together, or the growing conditions aren't
right, so the plants wither away and you must purchase new ones.
Buying all your plants at the same time of the year. We
call this 'Spring Fever'. You know that feeling, the one that comes over
you around March or April and everything at the nursery looks so enticing.
You plant it all up, and come August you wonder what you were thinking.
Selecting plants that are hard to maintain or won't thrive in
your area. Here in San Diego, drought-resistant plants are the
easiest kind to decorate your yard with. Any others will result in money
wasted!
Failing to prep and/or maintain the soil properly. Sometimes
we get lazy or we just don't know where to begin with planting beds. Our
precious plants are less likely to survive because of it!
Over- or under-watering. Southern California residents
especially should watch out for this, as our current water restrictions
can make maintaining a garden pretty tricky if you don't know the workarounds.
Planting seeds or cuttings that you won't be around to care for.
Many new landscapers start off strong, only to find that gardening
is no match for our hectic lives and busy schedules.
These are just a few of the many mishaps that can turn what should have
been a pleasant and relaxing gardening experience into a serious comedy
of costly errors. Thankfully, The Yard Fairy offers professional
landscaping consulting services for people who value their time
and money.
Would you like to become educated in how to create your own, beautiful,
low-water landscaped back yard, with lovely plants that thrive year-round?
Read on!
Professional Garden Coaching and Landscape Consulting is Just a Phone
Call or Email Away
Here's what you'll learn when you partner with The Yard Fairy:
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Garden design plans, from modern to tropical and
everything in between
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Drought tolerant plants and how to care for them
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Low water landscaping and Smart Irrigation
instructions, recommendations and tips
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Organic composting and mulching methods - for the
richest, most fertile soil on the block that uses NO chemicals or
pesticides
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Worm composting: put those little guys to work making
the perfect environment where your plants, fruits and veggies can
flourish
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Water features such as ponds, waterfalls
and fountains - how to install and maintain them
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Victory gardens where you can grow your own fresh,
organic produce
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Hardscape and patio construction that looks great
and puts water back in its place
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Rainwater recycling including use of porous hardscape,
rainbarrels and more
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Critter-friendly plant selections, for a wildlife
sanctuary or pet paradise in your own backyard
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Flowering and fruit trees - where and when to plant,
how to keep them beautiful
And much more!
With a little help and guidance from The Yard Fairy, you'll find solutions
to cut down on costs and get your landscaping project underway with virtually
no complications. Create a yard that is a joy to look at as well as a
delightful place where family and friends can gather for a bit of relaxation
and enjoyment.
Bring Your Landscaping Dreams to Life!
 What
style of garden did you have in mind? What do you plan to use your yard
for? Whether it's growing organic vegetables, entertaining guests on the
back patio, spending time outdoors with children and pets, or simply allowing
for creative expression... tell us your vision. The Yard Fairy will draw
up the plans needed to get you on your way to being a self-sufficient
landscaper.
What if I don't live in San Diego? Can I still get Garden Coaching support?
That's the great thing about technology today. The Yard Fairy is able
to advise you on your landscaping questions and concerns no matter what
part of the world you live in. We are professional horticulturists and
experienced landscaper contractors and gardeners who also happen to enjoy
spending time on the computer. Any time you need help, just email, Skype
or call. The Yard Fairy will respond in a detailed and timely manner.
Our contact info: info@yardfairy.com or 760.804.1661
Here are some examples of how you can work with us virtually:
Fill out our comprehensive questionnaire (you'll see
it when you place your online order at the bottom of this page) and The
Yard Fairy will work up an initial landscaping plan to spec.
Email us photos of the problem areas of your yard. The
Yard Fairy will write up a recommended action plan.
Email us photos of your existing yard and irrigation system.
We can put together plans for a new, water-wise solution.
Book advance phone time with The Yard Fairy so you can
speak to us one on one about your landscaping challenges.
Sign up for our landscaping and gardening teleclasses.
The Yard Fairy owner Diane Downey will be speaking on any number of interesting
garden and landscaping topics!
(More information to come on this, so stay tuned. We recommend joining
our online
mailing list so you won't miss anything.)
You Decide How Much You'd Like to Invest...
One of the biggest reasons to work with The Yard Fairy is that we're
sympathetic to your needs and budget. We offer flexible payment plans
for our Garden Coaching services. Choose from the following
options:
Garden coaching hourly rate.......................................
$150 per hour
2 hours per month.........................................................
$275 flat
(Book your hours in advance and save $25 from the regular
hourly rate!)
4 hours per month..........................................................
$550 flat
(Book your hours in advance and save $50 from the regular
hourly rate!)
Learn more about how The Yard Fairy can help you landscape your property
the professional way!
Start by placing your order via PayPal. If you have any trouble or want
to ask further questions, email info@yardfairy.com.
Email diane@yardfairy.com for more information today.
Special Offer for Early Birds:
Sign up for your first garden coaching session by February 1,
2010 and we will give you a FREE copy of Nan
Sterman's California Gardener's Guide, Volume II!
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