HORT & HOME Co.

Your Personal Guide to a Beautiful, Functional Garden

“Gardens and flowers have a way of bringing people together, drawing them from their homes." -Clare Ansberry

THE PROCCESS

Steps to Learning Your Space

1. Garden Consult Intro

This is a no-pressure conversation to determine if this service is the right fit for you.

2. Garden Consultation

We explore your site, assess conditions, and create a plan tailored to your space.

3. Execution Your Way

Take the plan and execute it yourself or hand it to a landscape professional.

Signature Service

Garden Consult

Horticultural Consultation – $300
Your personalized, one-hour consultation includes:

Site Assessment (up to 500 sqft):
Evaluate your garden space, soil, light, and existing plants to understand conditions and potential.
Soil Analysis & Recommendations:
Includes a basic soil assessment for your 500 sqft area, care instructions including pest management and fertilizer recommendations.
Plant & Layout Guidance:
Personalized recommendations for plant selection and placement to ensure a thriving, functional, and beautiful garden.
Sensory & Lifestyle Design:
Tips on creating a garden that delights all five senses while complementing your lifestyle and space.
Personalized Action Plan:
A clear, easy-to-follow plan you can implement yourself or provide to a landscape professional.
Follow-Up Summary Notes:
Written notes summarizing recommendations, key takeaways, and next steps for your garden project.
Q&A Guidance:
Opportunity to ask questions and receive expert advice tailored to your specific garden goals.

Locations Served

Greater Baton Rouge & Beyond

Additional South Louisiana locations available by request. Travel fees may apply outside the Greater Baton Rouge area.

Greater Baton Rouge

East & West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Livingston

Washington Parish

Franklinton

St. Tammany Parish

Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville

Meet Whitney

Whitney Briggs, CNLP

Whitney Briggs is the owner and founder of HORT & HOME Co. She is a licensed horticulturist in the state of Louisiana and a Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) through the Louisiana Nursery & Landscape Association. As a Certified Louisiana Native Plant Professional, she brings specialized knowledge of native plants to every garden she designs.

Whitney helps homeowners create gardens that are functional, beautiful, and sensory-rich. You can expect her to provide personalized guidance and actionable plans that reflect each client’s space, style, and lifestyle. Through her work, she positions herself as a thought leader in sustainable and intentional garden design. She enjoys sharing knowledge to help clients and the broader gardening community cultivate spaces that truly thrive.

As a birder, Whitney enjoys creating backyard gardens that attract and support local bird habitats. This combines her love of plants with wildlife-friendly designs. In her spare time, she volunteers as a Master Gardener, supporting school gardens and currently serving on the Ed Press Committee to educate the community about gardening and sustainability.

Whitney also enjoys time at home with her Schnoodle, Moe, and her bunny, Ollie. They are inspiration for her garden designs with their playful curiosity and love for outdoors.

Ready to transform your outdoor space?

Contact HORT & HOME Co. today to schedule a consultation or to learn more about our services.

Whitney Briggs, Founder, Owner, Horticulturist

Licensed in Louisiana

License #4871