Shape and texture
Bring the different areas together with planting that feels related, rather than a new style in every corner.
Planting design
Planting that belongs
in your garden.
Bring shape, texture and a sense of connection to the space, with planting chosen around the site and the upkeep you have in mind.
Planting with a place and a purpose.
Privacy and soft edges
Consider screening, paths and the views from your home when deciding where planting belongs.
Upkeep that fits your life
Discuss the care the proposed planting will need and the time you want to spend maintaining it.
Work with the conditions you have.
A planting scheme considers how different parts of the garden work together. Some areas may need screening, others a softer edge to a path or a clear view from a window. Thinking about the role of each area gives the planting a purpose before individual plants are selected.
Sun, shade, exposure and the ground conditions influence the choices. So do mature size, space around paths and how planting relates to the house. Tell us what has struggled or thrived in the garden already; those observations are a useful part of the brief.
Set the level of upkeep early
Some people enjoy spending weekends in the garden. Others want a space they can use without constant attention. Be clear about what you are comfortable maintaining, and discuss the care the proposed planting will need rather than assuming any garden will look after itself.
Planting design can focus on a tired border, an entrance or the space around an existing deck. For a wider refresh, the aim is to make the different areas feel related rather than adding a new style to every corner.
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