Toronto Horticulture -

Jerrold Lerman MD

In 2023, I consulted Toronto Horticulture to provide a critical appraisal of my gardens. I have been working on my gardens for 20 plus years as an amateur and sought a professional opinion of the state of my gardens and how to improve them. In August Tim arranged a consultation which lasted almost 4 hours and provided a written report of his observations, recommendations for fertilizers and pest control and action items. I walked with him during his review to learn as much as I could. As a professional in my work, I was duly impressed by Tim's knowledge, clarity of thought and communication skills with someone who is not a botanist/arborist. I learned a lot from our time together, but the details in his report (6 pages single-spaced) were comprehensive and included every type of plant we reviewed. He laid out a step-by-step analysis of my gardens, what to do in each season and how to prepare for the next year's blooms.

I reviewed and implemented all of his recommendations including pruning, fertilizing and pest control. We have been gobsmacked by the results in just one season. Tim's recommendations for fertilizers and pest control have resulted in the largest blooms we have ever had, the greatest number of blooms on our bushes/trees and a marked reduction in pests eating the leaves. This year we see none of the nutritional deficiencies he found but suffice it to say, we shall continue with the fertilizers (kelp, bone and blood meal) to ensure adequate nutrition for our plants for years to come.

Additionally, Tim has made himself available for curbside questions and answered them in detail. Not only do we appreciate our gardens, but everyday people strolling by stop to heap praise on the magnificence of our blooms (the cone hydrangeas are amazingly fragrant) and the colour of our gardens. I cannot thank Tim enough for his guidance and advice and strongly recommend anyone who wants an expert opinion on the status of your gardens to contact Toronto Horticulture and make an appointment with Tim to come by for a visit. It is money worth spent.

Good Day Garlic

Tim and Sarah surpassed our expectations with their exceptional professionalism and warm demeanor throughout our collaboration. Their ability to seamlessly translate our ideas into a stunning garden design was truly remarkable. Moreover, the tradespeople they recommended exhibited outstanding professionalism and punctuality, further enhancing our experience. Tim and Sarah also provided us with a comprehensive plan for our gardens continued health and beauty. Without hesitation, I look forward to the opportunity to work with Tim and Sarah again in the future.

Laura C

Tim is a rare find in Toronto - a trained horticulturist who will come to your home. I originally contacted Tim three years ago to help me identify an insect that was eating its way through my euonymus. Since then he has helped me tackle various pests and has improved the overall health of my garden. I've learned so much from him and I look forward to his visits every spring. It's lovely to work with someone who is as invested as I am in seeing my garden thrive.