For Homeowners
Clarity before you commit.
Get expert guidance no matter who’s doing the work.
Whether you’re working with a landscaper, planning your own DIY build, or stuck mid-project, we offer practical, independent advice that saves time, money, and stress.
Garden Clarity Call €75
A focused 30 minute call that gives you clear direction. Ideal if you are starting a DIY project, stuck, or unsure where to begin.
Describe the space, explain the problem, or outline what you want to achieve. Great if you’re unsure whether you need a contractor, handyman, designer, or if you can do it yourself.
Get practical guidance on layout, materials, and where to buy quality products so you get the best value and save money. You finish with clear next steps and confidence to move forward.
Garden Quote Check From €100
A detailed review of your quote, sketch, or layout.
We’ll help you spot red flags early, compare options, and make confident, informed decisions before spending another euro.
Please email all available plans or quotes (up to three for gardens of up to one acre) before your session.
For larger sites or multiple quotes, contact us for a tailored price.
All recommendations are advisory. Final supplier and contractor choices remain the homeowner’s responsibility.
Garden Guidance Visit From €300
If you don’t need a full design package but want clear, precise direction, this visit gives you practical insights that save time and cost.
We’ll walk your site, highlight what’s achievable, where the gaps are, and how to make better on-site decisions.
Prices are based from Dublin. We travel nationwide – please contact us for a tailored price outside Dublin.
This is an advisory service only and does not include design or layout plans.
For Builders & Trades
On site direction to keep jobs moving.
Practical insight that saves time, materials, and stress.
We help small builders, landscapers, and developers finish sites faster. Our focus is on making the most of on site resources while reusing leftover materials, working smarter with budgets, and adding the final touches that lift presentation and profit.
You can start with a Clarity Call for quick direction, then bring us on site for hands-on support.
On-site Planting Visit From €350
Walk the site with an expert. We’ll mark out planting zones, beds, and tree lines so your crews can move with confidence. Get clear direction, avoid costly mistakes, and keep your project moving without delays. Ideal for builders or landscapers working under pressure to finish fast. Prices are based from Dublin and cover sites of up to one acre. We travel nationwide – please contact us directly for a tailored price outside Dublin and/or for larger sites.
Design & Layout Support From €550
Already have materials or a plan? We’ll guide layout, spacing, and flow directly on site to ensure everything fits and reads professionally.
Fast, practical direction that sharpens presentation and avoids wasted labour or re-work before completion. Prices are based from Dublin and cover sites of up to one acre. We travel nationwide – please contact us directly for a tailored price outside Dublin and/or for larger sites.
Plant Buying & Placement From €850
We’ll source or review plant selections, set out positions for impact, and integrate them seamlessly on site.Includes professional placement marking and optional nursery visit. Ensuring every plant lands exactly where it belongs. Prices are based from Dublin and cover sites of up to one acre. We travel nationwide – please contact us directly for a tailored price outside Dublin and/or for larger sites.
Business Mentoring
For landscapers and small business owners.
Running a small business is tough, especially in the trades. We help you find clarity, structure, and confidence in how you quote, price, market, and manage. Whether you’re a one-person setup, building your first crew, or shifting from on-site work into management, our mentoring sessions give you real, practical direction that saves time, stress, and money.
Phone Mentoring Call €95
A focused 50-minute business mentoring session for trades, landscapers, or small business owners who want clarity and direction fast. We’ll tackle your biggest challenges, whether it’s quoting, pricing, finding clients, or managing your day-to-day operations.You’ll get honest advice, practical structure, and steps you can put into action straight away.
On-Site Business Review From €350
A one-to-one mentoring visit at your site or yard to review how your business runs day to day.
We’ll assess workflow, quoting, setup, staff structure, and margins, and highlight where you can save time, money, and stress.
Ideal for landscapers, contractors, or trades moving from the tools into management.
Prices are based from Dublin; contact us for tailored quotes outside Dublin or for longer sessions.
Why Straight Talk Works
When you book a Straight Talk session, you get real-world advice.
Every session is built around experience, clarity, and common sense.
No sales pitch. No hidden costs. Just structure that helps you make smarter decisions.
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Real experience from 18+ years on the ground.
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Independent, honest advice you can trust.
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Fixed pricing, no surprises.
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Guidance that saves time, money, and stress.