What makes a good planting scheme?
A well-thought-out plant design brings harmony to your garden, creating a beautiful balance between trees, shrubs, and flowers.
It establishes a cohesive aesthetic or theme, whether through a formal style or a vibrant palette of bold or warm hues.
Additionally, it incorporates plants that are easy to maintain and suited to the local climate.
Most importantly, a successful plant design reflects the owner's personal taste and preferences.
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This page features sample planting schemes tailored for various locations and tastes. Click on each image to take a video tour of the respective garden. The planting scheme I create for you will be personalised to suit your garden, needs, and preferences.
Coastal garden
Designed for a windy coastal location, our garden thrives with plants that are perfectly suited to withstand the elements.
Surrounded by a protective hedge, this serene space features a restrained colour palette of soft pinks and whites, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
While it requires a medium level of maintenance, the rewards of this peaceful retreat are well worth the effort.
Colourful flowerbed
In this vibrant garden, a delightful mix of trees, shrubs, grasses, herbaceous flowers, and ferns come together to create a stunning border.
Designed to provide colour and structure throughout the year, each plant has been carefully selected to thrive in its specific sunlight conditions.
The area closest to the patio basks in sunlight for most of the day, while the back section enjoys a more shaded environment.
With a medium level of maintenance, this garden is both beautiful and manageable for all gardening enthusiasts.
A shady spot in the garden
Transform your shady border into a luxurious space with a carefully curated planting scheme.
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It features a mix of height layers, textures from lush ferns and graceful grasses, and light-coloured flowers.
Three clipped yew balls (Taxus) at the front add a touch of elegance and structure to the area.
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It includes Geranium nodosum 'Silverwood' which grows well in dry shade.
Tropical garden
Welcome to this tropical-themed garden!
There are lush, large-leaved plants, graceful bamboos, and a selection of exotic flowers, all thriving in the Irish climate.
Designed for semi-shade, this garden offers a tropical escape that requires minimal maintenance once established.