Business Details
21 Years
experience
Sacramento's Premier Landscape Design & Garden Education Experts
Founded in 2005, The Garden Tutors has been dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces through personalized landscape design and education. With a family legacy in horticulture dating back to 1949 through Scenic Nursery, our expertise combines three generations of plant knowledge and design innovation. We specialize in creating tailored solutions for Sacramento-area homeowners, emphasizing client collaboration throughout the design process. Our approach integrates decades of nursery experience with modern design principles to address unique client needs, budgets, and property characteristics. By maintaining direct involvement from initial consultation to final implementation, we ensure designs reflect both aesthetic vision and practical functionality.Our commitment to customer satisfaction is evidenced by our history of repeat clients and referrals, as well as our adherence to safety protocols during service delivery. With over 30 years of combined nursery and design experience, we provide expert guidance in plant selection, hardscape integration, and sustainable garden planning. Our services cater to diverse budget ranges while maintaining consistent quality and attention to detail. Through continuous client education and hands-on support, we empower homeowners to maintain their transformed spaces long after project completion. This philosophy has established us as a trusted local resource for comprehensive garden solutions.
Services
Landscape Design
Garden Consultation
Plant Selection
Hardscape Design
Garden Education
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 30+ years combined nursery and design experience
- Family-owned business with generational horticultural expertise
- Client-driven design process with on-site collaboration
- Specialized knowledge in plant selection and placement
- Commitment to customer education and long-term satisfaction
What people say
Beautiful work
Highly recommended
Delivered as promised
Amazing vision
Refreshing experience
Services
Design Consultation
Our two-hour on-site consultation helps develop customized garden designs through direct client collaboration. We assess property characteristics, discuss client preferences, and suggest plant selections while providing immediate design visualization. This interactive process ensures final plans perfectly match client expectations and functional requirements.
Complete Design Services
Comprehensive design packages include detailed plans for plantings, irrigation systems, and hardscape elements like patios and walkways. Our service covers concept development through implementation-ready blueprints, incorporating all necessary components for complete outdoor space transformation tailored to specific client needs.
Plant Selection
Leveraging decades of nursery expertise, we recommend optimal plant varieties based on climate, soil conditions, and aesthetic preferences. Our guidance ensures proper placement for year-round visual interest while maintaining practical considerations like maintenance requirements and growth patterns.
Hardscape Design
We specialize in integrating functional hardscape elements including pavers, retaining walls, and decorative fencing. Our designs balance aesthetic appeal with practical considerations like drainage and accessibility, creating cohesive outdoor living spaces that complement landscape elements.
Garden Education
Through hands-on instruction and resource materials, we teach clients proper maintenance techniques for their transformed spaces. Our educational approach covers seasonal care routines, irrigation management, and plant health maintenance to ensure long-term garden success.
People
Carole Detherage
Founder - Designer
With 30+ years in nursery and landscape design, Carole combines generational plant knowledge with modern design expertise. Her background includes running Scenic Nursery with her father before establishing The Garden Tutors in 2005.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in landscape design for the Sacramento region, including surrounding communities.
How does your design process work?
Our interactive process begins with a two-hour consultation where we collaborate on-site to develop your design vision in real-time.
What budget ranges do you accommodate?
We create customized solutions for small, moderate, and expansive budgets while maintaining design quality.
Do you offer plant selection guidance?
Yes, our nursery expertise informs optimal plant choices based on climate, soil conditions, and aesthetic preferences.
Are consultations available during pandemic restrictions?
We follow safety protocols including mask use and allow clients to remain indoors during consultations if preferred.
