Botanical Intuition with Legal Precision
The Pivot: From Law to Leaves!
A new kind of counsel.
After years of practicing law, I discovered that nurturing plants brought balance, creativity, and joy into my life.
What began as a personal refuge soon evolved into a mission: empowering plant parents with the knowledge they need to help their indoor plants thrive.
I’m Mahoganey, an attorney turned indoor plant enthusiast and the “Mother Plant” of Botanical Counsel, a service dedicated to helping plant owners care for their beloved houseplants with confidence.
Today, I combine my legal background’s precision and problem-solving approach with my passion for plants. Whether you’re struggling with yellowing leaves, unsure about watering routines, or ready to design a healthier indoor plant environment, I’m here to offer thoughtful, actionable guidance — because your fiddle leaf fig may not need legal advice, but it definitely needs the right care.
With Botanical Counsel, you have a green thumb!
Yellow or crispy leaves?
Let’s talk about watering.
Slow growth or leggy stems?
Let’s talk about light.
Plant pests?
Let’s talk about humidity.
Got a “black thumb?”
No, you don’t. Let’s talk plants, location and routine.
Dig into what Botanical Counsel offers!
Explore what pot you fit in!
Virtual Consultations for
Beginners and Intermediates
$50 per session
Expert help, no matter where you’re located
Ideal for remote plant parents or anyone seeking flexible support. All you need is a phone!
Extra credit if you have a few of the items on Botanical Counsel’s starter kit!
In-Home Consultations for
Beginners and Intermediates
$60-$75* per visit
Monthly botanical stewardship with legal precision
Perfect for plant parents desiring consistency, elevated and maintained aesthetics, and preventing plant loss.
*Fee determined upon plant count and distance.
Recurring Plant Care Services
$75-$150/month*
Monthly botanical stewardship with legal precision
Perfect for plant parents desiring consistency, elevated and maintained aesthetics, and preventing plant loss.
*Fee determined upon plant count and distance.
Plant Rehab Stories!
Mahoganey’s Money Tree
from Penny-less Pete to Cashflow Carl
This Money Tree presented with evidence of chronic undernourishment and diminished strength. Following a review of its growing conditions and implementation of a corrective care plan, the plant regained vigor, developed stronger growth, and is now flourishing in much healthier condition.
Simone’s Peace Lily
from Little Lily to Luxe Lily
This Peace Lily presented as undersized and somewhat reluctant to thrive. Following a period of attentive botanical counsel and improved growing conditions, it developed stronger growth, fuller foliage, and a renewed sense of composure. The plant now enjoys a state of confident calmness and good standing.
Nellie’s Monstera
from Monster Mess to Monstera Majesty
This Monstera went from a leggy monster to a tall, supported beauty. With better light, proper support, and a customized care plan, it traded sprawling chaos for healthy, upward growth. Sometimes all a plant needs is the right counsel.
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