Native gardens, made simple
Bring your garden to life.
Want more butterflies, bees, and beautiful native plants, but not sure where to start? Milkweed Consulting comes to you, helps identify what’s already growing, and gives you simple next steps for creating a healthier local habitat.
Reviews
“Milkweed Consulting/Emily transformed the front and back gardens of my new home into a low maintenance pollinator haven. She carefully chose plants that stagger their blooms so I have pretty flowers for the entire spring, summer and fall.
I'm looking forward to having Emily help me with some additional areas in my yard.”
Andrea Merlin
“Emily discovered native plants growing on my 200 acre farm in upper Montgomery County and her excitement and passion for natives was inspiring! She is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful!
She educated me about the plants and how they impacted the environment. She identified how and where I could preserve the natives.”
Rebecca Roach
“Emily from Milkweed Consulting helped me create a gorgeous little meadow of native plants in my lawn, with little effort.
She came to my yard, we talked about my wishes, which was an easy, fast, affordable way to turn a small part of my lawn into a beautiful, pollinator friendly area. She walked me through the steps needed, gave suggestions on location, and what seeds I should buy and where I can get them.
Already the first year was absolutely stunning and every summer since there have been different plants coming through. Right now there is beautiful butterfly milkweed. And the best thing - I don’t have to do anything. They just come back every year.
Emily is knowledgeable and gives easy, actionable steps. Highly recommend!”
Alex Feldman
Professional Services
Milkweed Consulting offers simple, practical native gardening support for people who want to bring more life to their outdoor spaces, but aren’t sure where to start. Whether you’re adding your first native plant or planning a bigger garden transformation, each visit is designed to help you understand your space and take clear next steps.
A one-time visit to help you get oriented and make a realistic plan.
Emily visits your yard or garden space, helps identify what’s already growing, talks through your goals, and gives you simple recommendations for supporting more butterflies, bees, birds, and native plants.
Includes:
Walk-through of your outdoor space
Identification of existing plants where possible
Conversation about your goals, budget, sunlight, soil, and maintenance preferences
Easy next steps for improving habitat and adding native plants
Your first potted milkweed plant, ready to go in the ground
Best for:
Anyone who wants to get started with native gardening but feels overwhelmed by where to begin.
A more detailed recommendation package for people ready to add or redesign part of their garden.
After visiting your space, Emily provides practical recommendations for what to plant, where to plant it, and how to care for it over time. This is ideal for creating a small native garden bed, adding natives into an existing landscape, or planning a mini meadow.
Includes:
Everything in the Initial Garden Consultation
Native plant recommendations based on your space
Suggestions for plant placement and garden layout
Guidance on what to remove, keep, or watch
Basic care notes for watering, seasonal maintenance, and supporting pollinators
Local resource suggestions for finding native plants and supplies
Best for:
Homeowners, renters, or gardeners who want a clearer plan before buying plants or making changes.
Ongoing consulting for people who want guidance as their native garden grows and changes.
Native gardens evolve throughout the year. Seasonal support visits help you understand what’s coming up, what needs attention, and what small steps will make the biggest difference next.
Includes:
Up to four follow-up visits throughout the growing season
Seasonal plant identification and garden check-ins
Recommendations for pruning, editing, adding, or relocating plants
Guidance on weeds, volunteers, reseeding, and habitat-friendly maintenance
Next-step planning for spring, summer, fall, or winter
Support as your garden becomes more established
Best for:
People who want ongoing guidance, seasonal accountability, or help building confidence as they grow a healthier local habitat.
Tell Us About Your Garden
Share a little about your garden and what you’d like help with. Emily will follow up with availability and next steps.
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