gardens where I have made a big difference

6 gardens in 1 yet still with a central theme

The garden was already designed and being built when I started the planting. The U shaped plot was split into 6 zones allowing me to vary the planting mix yet maintaining a central theme of uniform structural shrubs and soft herbaceous planting. There will be something new to see throughout the whole of the 2024 growing season. Not least, we added a large meadow area and 600 bulbs are spread across the whole site.

Leylandii, rotten shed full of holes and crazy planting

All of the above was removed to make way for a new dining area, a separate relaxed sitting area on composite decking, and a smaller garden shed. New turf was laid and shaped, along with a limestone pathway, 2 new trees and low, soft planting that includes grasses. 2024 will see the planting really fill out while the client is still pondering whether to paint the pergola. Tom the landscaper built all the wooden structures from scratch. Good job!

Visual interest added to 3 sides of fence and lawn

Fencing plays a vital role but shouldn’t be the dominant feature. Here, we removed a tree and some other elements all in the wrong place. I created 2 large lawn circles using new turf, added 3 new trees and low, mediterranean themed planting. You can see in the picture Scottish pebbles which change colour when wet and worth the extra costs. The clients had already installed a new patio and seating area with loungers. Now they have something natural and ever-changing to look at in a garden they can now love and nurture.

A lot of digging and prep before the plants turned up

I can’t take the credit for the planting design but it is an example of how I have worked with a garden designer to first of all prepare 4 massive planting areas then work with them to plant the 600 plants that were specified. I went on to maintain the garden on a regular basis and ensure that what we put in the ground over 2 days came back season after season. Understanding the soil you are dealing with and improving it before planting anything is absolutely crucial to planting success.