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Plant Consultations

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Not sure where to start with houseplants? You're not alone. Choosing the right plants for your space can feel overwhelming, especially when you're staring at dozens of options and wondering which ones will actually survive in your living space. That's exactly why Planted. offers plant consultation services in Dubuque, IA and surrounding communities throughout the Tri-State area.

Whether you're a first-time plant parent with minimal experience and high hopes of finding the perfect plant companion for your space, or you're ready to transform your home or office into a full blown indoor jungle, our plant consultations take the guesswork out of the equation. We assess your space, your lifestyle, your lighting, and your experience level—then match you with plants that will genuinely thrive under your care.

Think of us as plant matchmakers. We've helped hundreds of Dubuque residents find their perfect green companions, and we'd love to help you too.

What Is a Plant Consultation?

Want to add some leafy plants to your home or office but aren't sure where to begin? Let us help you come up with a plan. A plant consultation is a personalized service where one of our plant experts works directly with you to curate the best plants for your home, office, or indoor space.

Unlike walking into a big box store and hoping for the best, a consultation ensures every plant you bring home is set up for success. We take the time to understand your specific situation—your lighting conditions, your schedule, your experience level, and your aesthetic goals.

During your consultation, we'll talk through questions like:

• How much natural light does your space get?

• Do you travel frequently?

• Do you have pets or kids to consider?

• What's your watering style—hands-on or more hands-off?

• Are you looking for statement plants, have desired aesthetic goals or grow styles that appeal to you, or perhaps just want some low-maintenance options?

We take all of this into account and build a plan tailored specifically to you. No generic advice, no one-size-fits-all recommendations. Just honest guidance from people who genuinely love helping plants and people find one another.

What Happens After Your Consultation?

A consultation isn't just a conversation—it's a roadmap. After we meet, you'll walk away with a clear plan, including specific plant recommendations, placement guidance, and care instructions tailored to your situation.

From there, you can shop for your recommended plants right at Planted. in downtown Dubuque at 245 W. 1st Street. We'll help you pick out the healthiest specimens and set you up with the right pots and soil.

Need help with potting? Our potting bar and repotting services make it easy. We offer both DIY and assisted repotting at our on-site potting bar, with custom soil blends to match your plant's specific needs. Repotting fees are roughly $1 per inch diameter of the pot, and if you purchase both the plant and pot from us, potting is on the house.

And if questions come up down the road—your plant looks droopy, you notice some yellowing leaves, or you're just not sure if you're doing it right—our plant doctor diagnostics service is always here to help. Bring your plant into the shop or send us photos for virtual diagnosis through Instagram, Facebook, our website chat, email, or phone.

Home Plant Consultations

Your home is unique, and your plant decor should be too. Our home plant consultations help Dubuque residents and folks throughout the Tri-State area create indoor spaces filled with greenery that actually works for their home and lifestyle.

Maybe you've got a dark corner in your living room that you've always wanted to fill with something green. Or perhaps your sunny kitchen window is begging for a collection of conversation-worthy plants. We'll help you figure out exactly what belongs where.

Many of our clients in Dubuque, Asbury, Peosta, Key West, Sageville, East Dubuque, and Galena book consultations when they're moving into a new house, redecorating or re-imagining their space, or finally ready to take the plant plunge and commit to becoming a plant person. It's also popular with folks who've struggled to keep plants alive in the past and want to figure out what went wrong.

We consider everything from lighting intensity and changes in duration to the dry air that comes with running furnaces during our cold Iowa winters. That local knowledge makes a real difference in our recommendations.

Office/Commercial Plant Consultations

Plants don't just belong in homes. More and more restaurants, offices, and businesses in Dubuque and the surrounding areas are recognizing that greenery improves employee wellbeing, boosts creativity, and enhances overall workspace aesthetics. However, office environments come with their own set of challenges—limited natural lighting, fluorescent lighting, UV treated windows, climate control systems, and the BIG question of who's actually going to water and care for everything.

Our commercial plant consultations address all of this. We work with businesses of all sizes, from restaurants and small offices in the Millwork District to larger commercial spaces throughout Dubuque County. We'll assess your workspace, recommend plants that can handle your specific office conditions, develop aesthetic, yet functional supplemental lighting plans, and help you create an interior plantscape that actually works for your space and team.

Whether you're looking to add a few plants to a reception area or want to transform your entire office into a greener workspace, we'll help you find the right approach.

Who Should Book a Plant Consultation?

Honestly? Almost anyone can benefit from a consultation. But here are the people who tend to get the most value:

• Complete beginners who feel intimidated by plant care and don't know where to start. We specialize in matching novices with forgiving, easy-to-grow plants that build confidence.

• Serial plant killers who've tried and failed multiple times. There's usually a reason plants aren't surviving, and it's rarely that you have a "black thumb." We'll help you figure out what's actually going wrong.

• Busy professionals who want plants but don't have time for high-maintenance varieties. We'll point you toward plants that thrive on neglect.

• New homeowners in Dubuque who want to add life to their space but aren't sure what works with their specific lighting and layout.

• Pet owners who need to be careful about plant toxicity. We know which plants are safe and which ones to avoid.

• Business owners looking to add greenery to their storefront, office, or restaurant without creating extra headaches for their staff.

• Plant enthusiasts ready to level up with more challenging varieties and want expert guidance on rare or unusual specimens.

Why Choose Planted. for Plant Consultations in Dubuque?

We're not a big box store. We're a locally owned houseplant shop with a certified Horticulture background that's been part of the Dubuque community since November 2020. Our team genuinely cares about helping you succeed with plants, not just selling you something and sending you on your way.

Our approach is judgment-free. We've heard every plant horror story in the book, and we're not here to make you feel bad about past failures. We're here to help you move forward with plants that actually work for your life.

We also know this area. We understand the lighting challenges that come with living in the Midwest  Dubuque, the dry air from Iowa winters, and the specific conditions that affect plant care in the Tri-State region. That local knowledge makes a real difference in our recommendations.

Plus, when you work with us, you get ongoing support. Our relationship doesn't end when the consultation does. We offer full-service plant care for homes and offices, plant doctor diagnostics when something goes wrong, and we're always available to answer questions as your plant collection grows.

What others say about us

I don’t live near this store but I go each time I am in town. This is one of the best locally owned plant stores I’ve been too.

Jamie A.

We feel so lucky to have Planted as our neighbor—they truly bring joy, knowledge, and a special touch to every interaction.

B1-Yoga

Not only will you find beautiful, unusual plants, but the staff will give you expert advice on how to care for your new purchases.

Jason N.

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