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Border of penstemon and echinacea in a garden planted by Garden Artist Wirral

Specialist Planting Plans

Bespoke Planting Plans, Designed Around Your Garden

Authentic, hand-drawn planting plans for gardens across Wirral, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales.

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Right plant. Right place.

A successful planting scheme begins with understanding the environment

At Garden Artist, every planting plan is individually designed around the conditions in which your plants will grow, and the way you want your garden to feel.

My planting plans are hand drawn and informed by 27 years of practical horticultural knowledge. Whether you have a new garden, a tired border or an established garden that needs fresh direction, I'll choose plants that suit your soil and aspect, work together beautifully and develop well over time.

I create bespoke planting plans on the Wirral and across Merseyside, and work as a planting designer in Cheshire and North Wales too. Planting plans can stand alone or form part of a full garden design.

Planting plans and drawings from £300, depending on project size and requirements.

Bright summer border of roses and perennials next to a lawn by Garden Artist Wirral
Helen of Garden Artist Wirral planting a new border

Every planting plan considers

Designed for your garden, not just a picture

I don't just choose plants for how they look today. I understand how they'll grow, spread, compete and complement one another over the years.

My planting schemes are designed to mature beautifully while reducing unnecessary maintenance.

  1. Soil type and growing conditions
  2. Sunlight and garden aspect
  3. Colour, texture and seasonal interest
  4. Plant heights, structure and mature growth
  5. Existing planting
  6. Maintenance requirements
  7. Your personal preferences

Planting by Garden Artist

Borders that establish and thrive

Every planting scheme is personally designed, sourced and planted by me. From the spacing and positioning of individual plants to the orientation of specimen shrubs, I take care to ensure that each plant contributes to the overall design and has the best opportunity to establish and thrive.

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How a planting plan comes together

From your garden to a hand-drawn plan

Planting plans suit new gardens, existing borders and established gardens alike. I also offer specialist horticultural advice on existing planting schemes.

  1. 01

    Tell me about your garden

    Share the garden's location, its size, what you would like from it and your budget, along with any photographs or plans.

  2. 02

    Understanding the site

    I look closely at soil, aspect, drainage, existing planting and how the space is used, so every plant is chosen for the conditions it will grow in.

  3. 03

    Your hand-drawn plan

    You receive a hand-drawn planting plan showing each plant, its position and spacing, informed by 27 years of practical horticultural knowledge.

Spend once, not again. The right plants in the right place will reward you for years.

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Kind words from happy gardeners

  • Helen was amazing from start to finish. She worked really closely with me and came up with an amazing design all beautifully laid out for me to see clearly, then carried out the job perfectly. Gave me loads of really good advice and tips, and is now always on hand for any question I may have at any time, I have no clue about gardening so perfect!

    Bronwen Carey

  • Helen listened to what we wanted and drew up a really interesting plan. She has a very wide knowledge of plants which shows now in our growing garden. She was always punctual and reliable and has offered after care too. So glad we found her!

    Elizabeth Kirkham

  • After a few unsuccessful attempts at finding a garden designer we stumbled across Helen - and it was a good thing we did. She listened to our wants and ideas and she delivered exactly what we wanted - a Mediterranean style garden that would be low maintenance, drought tolerant and able to survive with the awful soil we have. She suggested improvements we could make and drew up a planting plan - like 'planting by numbers' that was foolproof. We still have a few gaps to fill as lots of the plants need to grow some more and fill their spaces. We're looking forward to a revisit from Helen with a few more plants to fill some of the gaps.

    David Lucioni

  • Helen renovated my garden a year ago, and the transformation has completely exceeded my expectations. Every border has matured beautifully, and the garden is full of colour throughout the seasons. It not only looked fantastic when the work was completed, but it has continued to develop and improve over the past year. From my first contact with Helen, she was professional, hardworking and incredibly knowledgeable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Helen to anyone wanting to make the most of their garden with a thoughtful, well-considered design.

    Paula Houghton

  • I chose Helen, based on positive reviews from her previous customers, and she certainly lived up to them! Having had a new patio laid late last year, I was keen to have the borders planted to add some colour and interest. Helen initially visited, listened to my thoughts and preferences with regard to plants and colours, and then designed a very detailed planting scheme, with photo referencing. Her horticultural knowledge is very impressive, and she offers really useful advice and information for ongoing care of the plants in an easily understandable way for a gardening novice like me. Helen began the border preparation and planting in mid March, and just a few months later we had a beautiful, colourful display. It has been quite exciting, discovering new blooms, as the different plants start to flourish We are thrilled with the result, and would have no hesitation in recommending Helen.

    Jo R

  • Helen is our garden guardian and her visionary expertise is without doubt an inspirational force to her planting scheme, she achieves all year round colour and intensity to our utilitarian landscape, with her in depth approach and knowledge she works closely and cohesively to our brief and has delivered an outstanding landscaping project that we still can’t believe it’s ours!! Helen delivers on time and on budget, she uses the best quality contractors and ultimately provides a seamless service.

    Corinna Gould

  • Fantastic from start to finish. Great design, seamless ordering, started and finished on time, real grafters and ideal after sales. We couldn’t be happier. Thanks you

    Rich

  • Helen’s hard work and vision has just been a wonder for the garden over the last 18 years. She’s so reliable and knowledgeable. I’m just thrilled.

    Belinda Tzemis

  • Helen is a true professional artist! She paints with the colours, structures and textures of plants. Her design work is innovative and highly imaginative. Her planting schemes are rooted in sound understanding of soil structures, how to improve fertility and a comprehensive knowledge of what plants will thrive in the particular conditions.she transformed a sterile "easy maintenance" patch of pebbles into a charming front garden that now, one year on, is burgeoning beautifully and a joy to see. She is efficient, reliable, clear and honest in her business dealings. She turns up when she says she will, liaises closely and works extremely hard. She's a real gem! I have no hesitation in recommending her.

    Pauline Mottram

Long border of rudbeckia, echinacea and grasses beside a lawn, planted by Garden Artist Wirral

Beautiful gardens begin with the right plants

Tell me about your garden and what you would like from it. Planting plans and drawings start from £300.