Give the gift of a garden that grows with you.
Danielle helps homeowners plan, plant, and actually keep beautiful gardens alive — through one-on-one design sessions and ongoing coaching, built around your yard, your time, and your budget.
A neighbor who happens to know her way around a garden bed.
Danielle started The Gift of Gardening after years of turning her own backyard into the kind of space neighbors stopped to ask about. Today she works with a handful of clients at a time — by design — so every garden gets real attention.
She also runs a few other small businesses around the DMV, which is exactly why her process is built to be simple, clear, and respectful of your time as much as her own.
Her approach is rooted in faith, patience, and community — she believes a well-tended garden, like a well-tended life, grows a little at a time, with the right people cheering it on.
"I'm not here to hand you a plant list and disappear. I want you to actually love your yard — and know how to keep it thriving long after I leave."
Warm & welcoming
No garden is "too small" or "too far gone." Every consultation starts with where you actually are.
Community-minded
Danielle prioritizes local clients and often trades notes with neighbors already working with her.
Nurturing, not naggy
Coaching that meets you where you are — practical next steps, not overwhelming homework.
A peek at what's growing right now
Real raised beds, real seedlings, real harvests — this is the hands-on process every client gets.
Services & Packages
Every engagement starts with a conversation about your space, your goals, and how hands-on you want to be.
Home Garden Consulting
Starting at $150
- Discussion of gardening goals
- Assessment of available space
- Sunlight & growing-condition discussion
- What to plant and when
- Vegetable/herb/flower recommendations
- Basic pest & maintenance guidance
- Recommended next steps
Custom Garden Design & Planning
Starting at $275
- Initial consultation
- Garden assessment
- Garden layout
- Plant recommendations
- Seasonal planting recommendations
- Sun/shade considerations
Outdoor Garden Living Design
Starting at $350 · tiered options available
- Outdoor space assessment
- Garden + entertaining goals
- Seating recommendations
- Container/planter placement
- Lighting suggestions
- Décor recommendations
- Planting aesthetic
- Garden layout/concept
- Shopping/product recommendations
Workshops
$300–$750+
Private workshops, plus corporate & organization workshops for schools, nonprofits, and businesses. Popular topics include:
- Employee wellness
- Gardening for beginners
- Container gardening
- Gardening for mental wellness
- Growing food at home
- Creating a pollinator garden
- Seasonal gardening
Add-On Services
Extend any service into a bigger transformation.
Give it as a gift. Gift certificates are available for any service — a thoughtful housewarming, wedding, or "get well" present for the gardener (or hopeful gardener) in your life. Reach out to purchase one.
Ready to grow something beautiful together?
Tell me a little about your space and what you're hoping for — I'll follow up within 1–2 business days to schedule your consultation.