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From Plain to Planted: A Garden Border Transformation in Wateringbury
This project in 20 seconds
In this Wateringbury garden, our team brought new life to a long border that had been left looking plain and uninspiring. By introducing a carefully selected mix of shrubs, perennials, and seasonal colour, we created structure, interest, and vibrancy along the pathway edge. The result is a border that enhances the lawn and hard landscaping while adding character and charm to the wider garden.
A border in need of attention
The existing border alongside the stone pathway was neat but lacked variety. With plenty of space to work with, the client wanted a planting scheme that would bring year-round interest and colour while complementing the traditional style of the garden.
Our task was to create a design that:
- Softened the edges of the stone pathway.
- Introduced colour, texture, and height variation.
- Balanced reliable structural planting with seasonal highlights.
- Lifted the garden visually without demanding high maintenance.
The planting scheme
We focused on combining plants with contrasting shapes and tones to create rhythm along the length of the border:
- Structural plants: Cordyline and grasses were introduced to give vertical height and evergreen presence.
- Seasonal colour: Geraniums, lupins, and other flowering perennials provided splashes of vibrant pink, red, and purple.
- Filler planting: Hardy perennials and small shrubs were added to ensure coverage and prevent bare gaps.
- Balance and flow: Plants were staggered to avoid a rigid look, with careful repetition to keep a sense of cohesion.
The result is a planting design that will develop beautifully over the seasons, becoming more established year after year.
The finished result
Once planted, the border immediately changed the dynamic of the garden.
- The stone pathway now feels framed and softened by greenery and flowers.
- The mix of plants creates interest from every angle, whether walking the path or viewing from the lawn.
- The vibrant colours inject life and variety, breaking up the expanse of lawn.
- The structural elements ensure the border holds its shape and presence all year round.
What was once a plain strip of earth is now a lively, characterful border that ties the whole garden together.
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A border transformation typically includes removing tired or overgrown plants, improving the soil, and introducing a new scheme of shrubs, perennials, and seasonal colour to create year-round interest and structure.
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