Design Consultations: Enjoy expert garden advice to bring your vision to life.
Book a 30-minute personal shopping appointment with one of our experts in SF or LA. Book your appointment below! Our in-store design consultations ensure you’ll have the undivided attention of one of our skilled specialists. Our design consultations are perfect if you’d like help selecting plants, or want to tackle a re-design of an area of your garden. Many customers enjoy establishing a relationship with one of our specialists so that they can make an appointment whenever they need support in their garden.
Appointments in our San Francisco Store
Appointments With Clarke
If you’ve spent any time here at Flora Grubb, you’ve most likely experienced the warmth, plant genius, and general fabulousness of our beloved Clarke de Mornay. Clarke’s been part of the FGG family for almost 20 years, making his mark on hundreds of Bay Area gardens with his vast knowledge and unique botanical style.
Appointments With Jason
Our in-house horticulturist and palm tree guru, Jason Dewees, with his truly mind-blowing encyclopedic plant knowledge, is an expert at finding the right plants for strange SF microclimates. Jason’s book, Designing With Palms, is the definitive palm tree bible. He can’t wait to help you create a gorgeous, thriving oasis in your garden.
Appointments With Troy
Troy is one of our plant obsessed horticulturalists. He has served on the board of the SF Cactus and Succulent Society for over 7 years now, and is a member of many Bay Area horticultural societies. His favorite plants include succulents, palms, and cycads, and he is eager to share his expertise and help enrich your garden with the wide variety of unique plants we grow.
Appointments in our Los Angeles Store
Appointments With Derek
With his diverse horticultural background, Derek Afner enjoys carefully crafting vibrant outdoor spaces and collaborating with clients to come up with interesting garden designs that fit their lifestyle. Using a rare and unique selection of plants, Derek loves to create gardens that stand the test of time.
Appointments With Marquez
Marquez is a creative gardener and knowledgeable plant enthusiast with a particular passion for California native ecology, drought-tolerant design, and mounted Epiphytes. With an eye for unusual plants and a love of naturalistic design, he is excited to help you create a garden that responds to your space while bringing warmth, vitality, and a sense of character to the landscape.
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Come to your appointment with…
A few photos of your space.
A few measurements. Measure the surrounding objects and measure the space itself.
Know your light conditions. How many hours of sunlight does the spot get? Does it get bright or diffused light?
Knowing your soil isn't totally necessary, but it is helpful for our specialists. If you’re eager to get your hands dirty, learn more about understanding your soil type here.
