Milkweed Consulting started with a simple conversation that kept coming up with my Silver Spring neighbors:

“I want to plant more natives and help the local ecosystem, but I have no idea where to start.”

That feeling is so common. There is a lot of information out there about native plants, pollinators, invasive species, soil, sun, shade, and habitat. It can feel like you need to know everything before you do anything. You don’t.

Milkweed Consulting is here to make native gardening feel practical, welcoming, and doable.

I visit your yard or garden space, help you understand what’s already growing, and give you simple, affordable next steps that fit your space, budget, and level of commitment. Whether you want to add a few native plants, create a mini meadow, work natives into your current garden, or start fresh, we’ll begin with what you have and build from there.

You don’t need endless time, a huge yard, or a perfect plan to make a difference. Even small changes can support more butterflies, bees, birds, and local habitat.

Milkweed Consulting is based in Silver Spring and serves the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Every first consultation includes a potted milkweed plant, your first native plant, ready to go in the ground.