About The Urban Soil Doctor

A soil testing & horticultural soil science consultancy offering technical soil guidance for landscape projects.

We work with Landscape Architects, Landscape Designers, Town Planners, Arborists, Landscape Contractors & Soil Manufacturers.

Our landscape projects include Parklands, Commercial Developments, Residential Developments, Residential Landscapes, Community Gardens, Community Parks, Green Roofs, Street Trees, existing landscapes and more.

Founder, Chantal Milner is a CPSS* accredited Professional Soil Scientist with over 12 years of industry experience in Australia, UK & Saudi Arabia.

*”CPSS accreditation identifies people with soil science competency, experience, currency of knowledge & expertise who have an ethical approach”. 

Chantal is an invaluable asset to all stages of a landscape project providing technical advice from concept design to validation, offering tailored solutions &  technical advice to meet the unique needs of each landscape project.

She honed her skills while working at esteemed soil science firms, SESL Australia and Tim O'Hare Associates, and has actively contributed to iconic projects:

  • Barangaroo Headland, Sydney.

  • Sydney Modern Gallery.

  • Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play in Centennial Parklands

  • King Salman Park in Saudi Arabia

  • Cardiff Arena in the UK.

“As a professional soil scientist I correct the soil chemistry, physics and fertility to promote an optimum soil medium to grow a thriving, lush landscape.”

Chantal Milner - Principal Soil Scientist