- Soil Remediation
- Plant Health Support
- Plant Replacement & Matching
- Irrigation Guidance
- Hands-On Horticultural Insight: With a strong background in problem-solving industries like chemical engineering and IT teaching, Rob brings analytical thinking to plant and soil issues.
- Local Knowledge: Having worked across Bayside, the south-east, and Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, there’s an intimate understanding of the region’s soil types and growing conditions.
- Sustainable Focus: Soil remediation solutions aim to reduce waste, support plant health, and make the most of your existing garden layout and targeting of chemicals & other materials used.
- Straight-up Advice: Rob will also be clear on whether a plant or plants are recoverable or pivotally, not.
- Direct Communication: Speak directly with the horticulturist doing the work—no middlemen, no miscommunication and no variety of workers.
Plant and Soil Advice That Helps Your Garden Thrive
Sometimes, it’s not the watering or the sunlight. Sometimes, it’s the soil. Or the plant. Or a mix of both. When plants don’t look right, such as wilting, yellowing, or simply refusing to thrive, they can leave even the most dedicated gardeners scratching their heads. That’s where tailored plant advice from Clay Fields Hort comes in.
With years of horticultural experience and a sharp eye for diagnostics, Clay Fields Hort helps Bayside and south-east Melbourne residents with plant and soil advice that uncover what’s really going on within your garden area.
Wondering Why Your Plants Aren’t Thriving? Let’s Look Deeper
There’s always a reason a plant isn’t performing well. It could be poor soil health, unsuitable species, a struggling specimen, or a mismatch between plant type and site conditions. Whatever the issue, Clay Fields Hort can help identify the cause and recommend clear next steps.
You will get grounded, honest advice on how to turn things around through site observation, plant health checks, plant and soil advice, and, where needed, soil testing or soil profile research.
Soil Remediation and Plant Selection Tailored to Your Site
Melbourne soils vary widely from suburb to suburb—from sandy, free-draining soils to heavy clays that retain too much water. That’s why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t cut it. Clay Fields Hort offers guidance that’s localised, thoughtful, and practical.
Here’s what to expect:
If the soil is underperforming, there are straightforward strategies to improve it. This might include adding organic matter, adjusting pH, or improving structure and drainage.
Not all plants are lost causes. Some just need a bit of care. It’s possible to determine whether a plant can bounce back—or if it’s time for a replacement.
Better options can be suggested if a plant isn’t right for the space. Advice is based on site conditions—sun, shade, soil type, moisture levels—and even how neighbouring plants interact, ensuring harmony in the garden.
Sometimes, a struggling plant just isn’t getting enough water. Insight can be offered into where irrigation might help and how to keep things healthy without unnecessary waste.
Every garden is assessed based on observation, practical testing, and if needed, soil profile research.
Why Choose Clay Fields Hort for Plant and Soil Guidance
Clay Fields Hort is run solely by Rob, a professional horticulturist with a Master’s in Urban Horticulture from the University of Melbourne. With years of practical experience and a scientific understanding of plants and soil, this isn’t just another landscaping opinion—it’s advice you can count on.
Here’s what sets Clay Fields Hort apart:
Book Plant and Soil Advice You Can Trust
A thriving garden starts with the right foundation. Whether you’re looking to improve your soil, replace struggling plants, soil remediation or finally figure out why that one patch of your yard just won’t cooperate, Clay Fields Hort is here to help.
Contact today for a personalised consultation and discover how smart plant and soil advice can transform your garden, one healthy root at a time.