Consulting Services

Global Consulting Appraising & Lecture Services

Leveraging Decades of Specialized Knowledge

Beyond the rare specimens found at our nursery, Horticultural Consultants, Inc. offers a suite of professional services led by Grant Stephenson. As a Texas Certified Nurseryman with over three decades of field experience, Grant provides the technical oversight and specialized insight required to navigate the complexities of high-end landscape architecture and botanical management.

Grant is recognized nationwide as a leading authority on cold-hardy palms, bamboos, and cycads, with a specific focus on species that excel in the unique climate of the upper Gulf Coast. Whether you are a developer, a private collector, or a botanical institution, our consulting services ensure your investments are protected and your vision is executed with precision.

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Our Specialized Service Offerings

We provide a range of technical services tailored to the needs of the nation’s most demanding clientele:

Horticultural Consulting: Comprehensive advisory services including site analysis, specimen selection, and long-term care protocols for rare and tropical plant material.

  • Appraisal Consulting: Expert valuation of specimen-quality plants for insurance purposes, legal proceedings, estate planning, or property assessments.
  • Installation Supervision: On-site technical oversight to ensure that high-value botanical assets are handled, positioned, and planted using the industry’s most advanced techniques.
  • Lectures & Industry Events: Grant is available for educational presentations, keynote speaking, and trade show appearances, sharing his deep expertise with horticultural societies, architectural firms, and industry organizations.
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Partner With an Industry Leader

Providing Specimen-Quality Material Since 1991

If you have a project that requires a higher level of botanical expertise, we invite you to reach out. From initial site planning to the final installation of a multi-thousand-pound specimen, we provide the guidance necessary for success.

Contact Us Today Please reach out via our Contact Form or call our office at the numbers listed above to schedule a consultation with Grant Stephenson.