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Planting Plan In Lemsford

I really enjoyed working with this lovely couple from Lemsford near Welwyn Garden City.


They had a well established garden, mainly trees , tall palms  and established shrubs which were in need of a reshaping; they had outgrown their space! I was asked to create a new bespoke planting plan for an 18 metre border which flanked the side of their swimming pool.

 

Following discussions , with regard to which plants they would like to incorporate into the new design and how they would like the overall effect to feel. I created this planting plan.


The three tall palms were to remain, and some of the shrubs. I then incorporated further tropical looking evergreen plants to balance the height of the palms within the scheme and also to add a sense of unity by placing these additions throughout the border.


To create further interest, I selected  shrubs and perennials that would thrive alongside the larger specimens, whilst injecting some much needed colour into the scheme.

It takes time for perennials to establish their full potential, however these pictures are from their first season and they look truly awesome already!

This couple have their own gardener. I was involved in the creation of the bespoke planting plan, sourcing the plants, arranging delivery and setting them out in their respective positions.

Followed by a visit to see the final beauty of the finished design.


"We recently asked Sarah for advice on planting a large bed in our garden. Our brief was for a Mediterranean style to match the palm trees already there. Sarah came back with a planting plan, beautifully hand drawn and coloured. The planting plan comprised of over seventy plants, beautifully arranged by texture, colour and size, which followed our brief perfectly. Sarah then produced a breakdown costing of all the plants, sourcing them and then arranging delivery. When it came to planting, Sarah supervised where every plant should go, often getting stuck in herself.


From the initial brief through to the final planting, Sarah has been knowledgeable, helpful and professional. Sarah is passionate about her plants and our garden now looks amazing. A huge thank you." - David

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