Garden Consultations with Robert Wilson
Trevallan is proud to offer personalised garden consultations with one of Queensland’s most respected horticulturists, Robert Wilson.
With decades of hands-on experience and a passion for sustainable gardening, Rob brings practical, expert advice to your garden gate. His approach is rooted in soil health, plant ecology, and long-term garden resilience. Blending horticultural science with deep respect for nature.
Garden Health & Horticultural Consult
$395 incl. GST
Available by Appointment
This practical, hands-on service is perfect for anyone needing tailored garden advice. Whether you're working with a blank canvas, tackling plant problems, or simply feeling stuck with where to go next.
Led by experienced horticulturist Robert Wilson, each 60-minute on-site session includes expert guidance on:
Plant health diagnosis and organic treatment options
Site-specific considerations, including sun, soil, and drainage
Pest, disease, and weed management
Nutritional deficiencies and soil improvement strategies
Maintenance routines and seasonal care
Plant identification and ecological weed control
You’ll receive a one-page set of follow-up notes tailored to your garden.
This consultation is ideal for home gardeners looking to deepen their understanding of their space, without the need for full-scale design or drawings.
Garden Masterplan Consultation & Site Report
$1,200* incl. GST
Available by Appointment
If you're planning a large-scale garden makeover, landscape restoration, or property renovation, this service offers the insight and structure to move forward with confidence.
Horticulturist Robert Wilson brings a sustainable, plant-centred approach to every consultation, backed by decades of experience. This comprehensive service includes a 60–90 minute site visit, followed by a detailed written report tailored to your landscape.
It includes:
Landscape directives aligned with your goals and site conditions
A plant list with cultural notes and growing requirements
Guidance on garden management, installation, and sequencing
A seasonal maintenance schedule
Site-specific analysis of soil, drainage, and microclimate
Ideal for gardeners or property owners managing large or complex outdoor spaces, this report can guide contractors, inform DIY projects, or serve as a long-term garden roadmap.
*Cost based on average size suburban garden
Who is Robert Wilson
“The Mountain Man”
Horticulturist, Curator, Advocate
Known to many in the trade as The Mountain Man, Rob has spent over two decades pushing the boundaries of applied horticulture. His work spans from plant tissue culture labs to high-profile public landscapes, from kitchen gardens to conservation collections. As a Horticultural leader and burgeoning freelance Curator, Rob has developed living collection strategies, spearheaded regional conservation actions, and continues to work with Horticulturists to turn botanical design and ethos into legacy garden success.
A third-generation horticulturist raised among rows of cut flower roses in Eight Mile Plains, Rob blends legacy knowledge with technical excellence. He holds a Diploma of Horticulture and is respected across the industry for his leadership in plant procurement, landscape design, pest and disease response, and curatorial planning.
He is a passionate advocate for Queensland’s native flora, sub-tropical design, and the revival of horticultural excellence and legacy gardens in public landscapes. Whether he's restoring a heritage bed, interpreting ecological plantings for the public, or coordinating industry workshops, Rob leads with a grounded, hands-on philosophy that blends science, culture, and community.
Beyond his formal roles, Rob is deeply embedded in grassroots horticulture across Brisbane and Ipswich. From agricultural shows and some of Queensland’s oldest horticultural societies to engaging both new and seasoned gardeners in horticultural shows and competitions.