Garden Design Advice Session: Site Visit & Recommendations
- hannahandthimble
- Feb 1
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 15
An established cottage garden in Tarporley needed a little re-frame - connecting itself and the client and to the property. After a site visit and understanding the client's needs we built a mood board to create a look for the garden. The client has a lot of vintage and rustic items throughout the garden, which need tying to the planting through colour and texture.
Client Mood Board
A Limited Colour Palette
By limiting the colour palette we can create a more sophisticated, less chaotic look. Sometimes a riot of colour can feel cluttered, and in this busy, small space a limited colour palette will allow the textures and forms to stand out.
The garden currently has established white Hydrangea, Agapanthus, Apple Trees and Buxus topiary, so we shall use this as the base and frame of the design. Repeat planting will help connect the different areas of the garden design.
A Planting List for the Client
Planting List
We created a simple planting list for the client to use when out sourcing plants. Focusing on the list will ensure the garden looks as intended and aligns with the client's garden vision.
On Site Work Day
On this occasion we decided a working day was the way forward. The client and myself worked together to create the framework, transplanting shrubs, shaping topiary and starting the initial design.
Transplanting Tips:
Moving plants can be done well by avoiding transplant shock and root damage.
Time: Avoid midday sun, choose a cooler day.
Water before moving: Water the plant before moving, moist soil keep the root ball intact.
Dig the New Hole: Dig the hole slightly larger than the root ball. Add organic matter to the new hole. Place the plant at the same depth it grew before. Press the soil to remove air pockets.
Water Well: Water straight after planting. Water regularly until established.
Looking forward to a glass of wine or two in this stylish cottage garden....
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