Good garden designers are hard to find (and may be even harder to pay for when you find them). But in these strange economic times, bargains appear in the most elite of areas. Susan Maxwell, one of this country’s more established designers of domestic gardens, is offering personal half-day sessions for €235. Her “Garden Coach” package is aimed at those who are a little daunted by the space outside their homes. Susan will assess the garden, advise on maintenance, layout and
plant care, and suggest new plants, if necessary. Her “Personal Shopper” option is for new or renovated gardens that are ready to plant, and includes a garden visit and appraisal, and help with buying and placing suitable plants. Tel: 01-4978624 or e-mail sdmaxwell@eircom.net.