Green Alchemy Plant Health Program
The Green Alchemy Plant Health Program is a structured seasonal service focused on the ongoing health and treatment management of lawns and gardens throughout the year.
The program is designed to support healthier lawns, improved garden performance, reduced weed pressure, and stronger overall plant and soil health through consistent seasonal applications and preventative management aligned with Ballarat’s climate and growing conditions.
The Plant Health Program focuses specifically on treatment and horticultural management rather than ongoing physical garden maintenance.
Program Structure
The program consists of 7 scheduled visits annually:
2 visits during Autumn
1 visit during Winter
2 visits during Spring
2 visits during Summer
Visits are timed seasonally throughout the year and focused on the appropriate treatments and management for that time of year.
Included Within the Program
Lawn Treatments
Granular fertiliser applications
Liquid biological and seaweed applications
Wetting agent applications
Broadleaf weed spraying
Pre-emergent weed prevention treatments
Preventative insect treatments
Garden Treatments
Controlled release fertiliser applications
Seaweed and biological applications
Foliar feeding where appropriate
Spot spraying weeds in open garden beds and paths where practical
Minor pest and disease treatments where appropriate
A Proactive Approach
The Plant Health Program is designed as an ongoing seasonal management system rather than a one-off treatment service.
Results improve over time through:
consistent seasonal management
improved soil performance
reduced weed pressure
ongoing biological support
preventative intervention
Every property is different and recommendations are tailored based on lawn size, garden areas, property condition, and overall management requirements.
Total Garden Care
Everything included within the Plant Health Program plus:
Lawn mowing
Edging or whipper snipping
General garden maintenance
Pruning or trimming
Hedge shaping
Mulching
Irrigation repairs
Green waste removal
Large clean-ups
A set and forget service based on fortnightly or monthly visits
Seasonal Pruning
Thoughtful pruning plays an important role in the long-term health, structure, appearance, and performance of many plants.
Green Alchemy offers seasonal pruning services tailored to the specific needs of the plant, the time of year, and the desired outcome — whether that be structure, flowering performance, productivity, size management, or overall presentation.
Rather than aggressive blanket cutting, pruning is approached with consideration of plant health, seasonal timing, growth habit, and long-term development.
Services may include:
Deciduous pruning
Structural pruning
Seasonal cutbacks
Shrub and ornamental pruning
Fruit tree pruning
Rose pruning
Light tree canopy management
Selective reduction and shaping
Deadwood and corrective pruning
Pruning services are available as:
standalone seasonal work
ongoing scheduled maintenance
part of the Total Garden Care service
Recommendations and timing vary depending on plant species, maturity, property goals, and seasonal conditions.
Consultation
Need advice? Let us share our experience to point you in the right direction. Whether you need one off or ongoing support we are here to help.
We can cover whatever topics you like in this time. Maybe you want advice on getting the most out of your existing garden, tips for creating a new garden, plant selection, pest and disease management, irrigation, growing your own food, lawn care, general maintenance or whatever else you have in mind.
We provide you with a summary report after our visit detailing what we discussed.
$250 per hour + gst
1 hour minimum
First step in garden design process
We can cover a lot of ground in an hour
Tailored to your needs
Summary report provided after visit
Garden Design
First step in this process is an on site consultation where we discuss your site and what you hope to get out of it. We cover garden styles, plant and material selection and any other relevent considerations.
We work with you to understand your needs and desires for your garden and take care of putting it all together into a design you will love.
Design quote provided once the scope of the job is assessed.
