Go to Home Page for Recent News and Deals Tasteful Redesigns Virtual and In-Person Garden Consultant In this fast paced world we cherish coming home to a quiet retreat. I can help you transform your yard into a sanctuary by suggesting how to rearrange existing items or create a new look all together. At Tasteful Redesigns Garden Consulting, I'll work with you to help recast your yard or existing garden into an oasis at a minimal cost. Blog What I Provide As a client of Tasteful Redesigns you will receive the following services: ​ 1. An initial consultation (virtual or in person) including a checklist of items needed to create an exclusive package tailored to your individual needs. 2. PDF designs drawn to your specific measurements. 3. Complete program detailing how to create the garden, how to plant the items, how to maintain the plants, and how to transplant existing plants as needed. 4. A suggested shopping list of items to purchase. 5. A follow-up consultation with any remaining questions answered. Pricing Competitive rates. Contact me for a free consultation. Get To Know Me I'm not sure about you, but by the end of the day all I want to do is take a break. Wouldn't it be nice to return to surroundings that relax your body and calm your soul? What better place to do so than in your own private garden oasis. ​ Throughout my life, I've worked to create these moments of peace in my own backyards, where I can sit and smell the roses. ​ If you're interested in creating a quiet space of your own but lack the time, vision, or inspiration, I can help. After an initial consultation that will touch on your yard's soil type, slope, sun/shade exposures, and your personal preferences, I will create a template to the scale of your yard. It can include shrubs, trees, flowers , different forms of hardscaping , and a list of garden decorations (bistro sets, etc.). I'll also provide detailed instructions on how to maintain and care for your hideaway. Click the e-mail link to book a free consultation. In the meantime, familiarize yourself with the wide variety of options for your yard by browsing my blog. ​ To learn more about my credentials, click here . ​ Email Me Your Space, My Assistance Local Garden Tour I was honored to have my backyard on the Bordentown City garden tour in Spring 2022. Guests were surprised to enter such a cozy and inviting space in a townhouse setting. ​ Travels I have visited many unique gardens across America, France, Spain, Portugal, and others. ​ These travels inspired me, and provided fresh design ideas I will integrate into your personal garden plan. Unique Designs Transforming a blank slate into an inviting garden can be an intimidating feat. That's where I can help. With your input I will design your ideal outdoor space. Once the plan is in place, you can develop the garden at a pace that suits your lifestyle. Client Input Your vision will guide every project I undertake. Together, we can find the perfect combination of trees, shrubs, and flowers that will elevate your space and enhance your yard, no matter the climate or the space's orientation, all at an affordable price. ​ ​ Coming Soon Gardening Quotes Audrey Hepburn "To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." ​ Hanna Rion (1874-1924; Popular Garden Writer) "The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses." ​ Thomas Jefferson "No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden." ​ Richard Sheridan (1751-1816) "Won't you come into my garden? I want my roses to see you." Deb My bedroom window looks out over Nina's garden and it starts my day off with a beautiful view! Nina has the ability to combine flowers to make beautiful spaces. Testimonials Pam I am very pleased with the landscaping design that Nina put together for my yard. I've always wanted to create a pollinator garden, but didn't know where to start and what plants would survive the hungry rabbits we have in our area. We had an initial call during which Nina asked a series of questions to fully understand my current landscaping design and what I would like the final design to look like. Nina then promptly put together a comprehensive, custom landscaping design including a set of visual plans, detailed instructions on transplanting existing plants and caring for new ones, and a handy 'shopping list' of suggested plants to purchase. I now feel like I have the tools I need to implement the landscaping plan I've always wanted but was unable to develop on my own. I would highly recommend Nina and her services! Diana We were at a loss as to what to do with the area in front of our garage. So when Nina offered to help, I was happy to accept. She has a great eye and had some wonderful ideas for this outdoor space. She suggested many trees, shrubs, and plants I had never even considered. I really loved the ideas she had for our flower bed. Although I am still in the process of buying and planting, I am very excited about how beautiful it is going to look throughout this summer season and for years to come.

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