What to Prepare Before a First Consultation

A concrete blog post with a clear subject and real-world context.

Before you book a consultation about your indoor garden, take a few minutes to gather the basics. A quick inventory of your space, your light conditions, and the plants you already own saves both you and the specialist a lot of back-and-forth. You do not need a perfect setup or a detailed diary; you just need a clear picture of what you are working with.

Start with the room itself. Measure the window sill or the corner where you want to grow herbs or leafy greens. Note how many hours of direct or indirect light that spot receives on a normal day. If you have a balcony, check whether it is covered or exposed to rain. These details matter more than the number of plants you own, because they decide which species will actually thrive.

Next, look at your watering routine. Do you tend to overwater or forget for days? Have you noticed yellow leaves, fungus gnats, or a white crust on the soil surface? Write down what you see. The specialist can then suggest a capillary watering system or a different substrate mix that fits your habits, rather than handing you a generic care sheet.

Finally, bring a list of what you want to grow. Maybe it is basil and mint for the kitchen, or a vertical garden with trailing ornamentals for the living room. Be honest about your experience level and the time you can commit each week. That way the consultation focuses on practical steps you will actually follow, not on an ideal setup you will never maintain.

If you are unsure how to describe your light or your soil, do not worry. A few phone photos of the space and the plant pots are enough. The goal is to leave the session with a clear plan: which plants to start with, what substrate to buy, and how to set up watering so the routine feels natural. When you are ready to talk through your space, contact us and we will take it from there.