This project in 20 seconds
Set within the grounds of a beautiful home in Sevenoaks, this project focused on creating a refined and timeless planting scheme to complement the property’s stunning architecture. Our team developed and installed new borders and beds designed to bring year-round structure, texture, and seasonal colour – a space that will only get better as it matures.
The challenge
Our clients had recently completed major landscaping and hardscaping works and wanted the finishing touch – thoughtful, high-quality planting to soften the look of the garden and tie the outdoor areas together. The design needed to feel elegant and cohesive while being easy to maintain, with plants that would thrive in the site’s conditions and aspect.
The Cowen Landscapes solution
We carefully prepared each bed with nutrient-rich topsoil and compost, ensuring the perfect foundation for long-term plant health.
The planting design combined a blend of evergreen structure and flowering interest, including:
– Box and laurel for reliable form and definition.
– Hellebores, viburnums, and skimmias to add colour and depth through the cooler months.
– Hydrangeas and ornamental shrubs to provide soft texture and summer interest.
Each plant was positioned to complement the natural flow of the garden and highlight key features such as the raised stone terrace and circular tree planter.
The result
The result is a balanced, elegant garden that enhances the home’s classic look and invites year-round enjoyment. Over the coming months, the planting will fill out beautifully, adding richness and contrast to the landscape.
We’re thrilled with how it’s taken shape – and even more excited to continue caring for it as part of our ongoing garden maintenance, ensuring this stunning outdoor space thrives in every season.
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Got Questions? We've got answers
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Hiring a professional planting service ensures your garden is designed and planted by horticultural experts. They prepare the soil properly, choose high‑quality plants suited to the site, and position them for optimal growth. This expertise saves you time and provides a cohesive, long‑lasting garden that thrives with minimal intervention.
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Yes. The principles of mixing evergreen structure, grasses and perennials can be scaled to gardens of different sizes and styles. The specific plant selection and spacing can be tailored to suit the site’s soil, aspect and the owner’s preferences.
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Yes. Hardy, drought-tolerant plants and mulched beds help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Once established, the planting requires minimal upkeep apart from occasional pruning and deadheading.
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The main goal was to create a refined, timeless planting scheme that complements the property’s architecture and provides year-round interest.
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The design incorporates a mix of evergreen shrubs, ornamental grasses and flowering perennials. These plants were chosen for their structure, texture and seasonal interest, and because they thrive in the local climate and soil conditions.
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Evergreen shrubs give structure in winter, ornamental grasses add movement and texture, and a succession of flowering perennials ensures seasonal colour from spring through autumn.