When you look at a new patch of ground in your garden, decide to update an old border, move to a new house, it's easy to dream of a billowing mass of colour, with all the bees, butterflies and ladybirds flitting through the scent of a warm summer's day. -Do you wish you knew how to achieve it?

Gardens vary dramatically in size, but great results can be achieved on any scale when the right plant is put in the right place. Two pictures on this page give an idea of extremes in scale.

The  picture above shows the tiny garden of our consultant Mary Payne MBE.

The garden opens regularly for the National Garden Scheme and has featured in many publications.

Below is a picture of part of the "steppe"-style planting at Lady Farm (Somerset), also designed by Mary.

Not everyone has this sort of space to play with, but here at Harptree Nursery, we think we've come up with the easiest, quickest, and most economical way to get the border planting scheme you would like, whatever the scale.

We'll organise everything in one of two ways.

Either read on for Borders by Post or click here for  'Larger Commissions'

 

"Steppe"-style Planting

Borders By Post

This is the new and exciting on-line way to get a professional design for your border, or borders, by sending us all your details by e-mail.

We will do all the design work and draw up an easy to follow planting plan.

.Regular shaped borders e.g. rectangular, square, or circular present no problems.

Irregular shaped borders can be individually designed by our team, but will require more detailed dimensions.

Please e-mail for details.

What we need from You

What are the dimensions of your proposed border?
Is the border in full sun, part shade or full shade?
Which way does your border face?

Is your soil acid or alkali? If in any doubt, ask at your local garden centre for a simple, inexpensive soil testing kit, and follow the instructions carefully.
What is the soil like? Is it sandy, average, or clay?

Is it too dry in Summer, is it reasonably moisture retentive or poorly drained staying wet?
What will be at the back of the border?-a fence/wall/hedge/building with windows, or is it an island bed?

What colour preferences do you have?

Vibrant Hot Shades (reds, oranges, yellows)- ideal for open, sunny sites.

Cool Shades (pinks, blues, purples)- perfect for light shade and evening radience.

Smart and Crisp (yellows and white with a dash of purple).

Stylish Contrasts (Silver and Plum).

Or, indeed, any combination you fancy.

Do you have any useful digital photos of the border location?

Part of the Walled Garden at Scampston Hall, Yorkshire.

What you will get from us

Firstly, you will receive our quote for your border. (This will also give you an idea of how many plants will be required).

Secondly, after you have agreed the price and have paid by post or secure on-line payment, you will initially receive confirmation of your order, while we work on your plan. If we have any queries we will contact you.

When your design and  plant order are ready for despatch, we will contact you to agree delivery instructions.
All the plants we supply will be hardy herbaceous perennials, and many will have the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit. Ornamental grasses will be included if appropriate to the site and design.

Your plants will be be supplied free of pests and diseases, and ready to plant, following the planting plan and care instructions provided.
Delivery will be made within 28 days after payment has been made.
Finally, do remember that plants do not grow ‘overnight’, so forward planning is the key. – Prepare your site by removing persistent perennial weeds, then add organic matter e.g. garden compost to improve the soil.

Allow the soil to settle and look forward to planting your border, and enjoying it for years to come.

Some customers find it beneficial to talk to their plants on a Wednesday, but I prefer a Saturday!

 

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