Flowerbeds and Planting
Flowerbeds and planting services in Oxfordshire
Is your garden looking a bit tired and unloved? We can help give your flowerbeds a makeover by advising you on what you might keep and what to remove and replace to totally transform your garden. We can clear your old borders and re-plant for you with carefully chosen varieties to suit your taste and budget. Give us a call for more advice on how we can help rejuvenate your flowerbeds.
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How do you structure a flower bed?
To structure a flower bed well it requires some careful planning to create an arrangement that is aesthetically pleasing and a functional garden space.
Based on over twenty years of creating and designing gardens we follow these careful steps to structure a flower bed:
- Choose a Location:
Select a suitable location for your flower bed. Consider factors like sunlight, soil quality, and accessibility. Many common flowering plants require at least 6 hours of sunlight each day.
- Determine the Size and Shape:
Decide on the size and shape of your flower bed. It could be rectangular, circular, curved, or even irregular. The size will depend on the available space and the number of plants you want to include. Mark it out with string before you start digging your flowerbed out.
- Prepare the Soil to Structure your Flower Bed:
Test and amend the soil as needed to provide the right conditions for your chosen plants. Improve drainage and fertility by adding compost, organic matter, and other soil amendments. Dig it out to remove all weeds prior to planting.
- Choose Plants to Structure your Flower Bed
Select a variety of plants based on factors like colour, height, blooming season, and growth habits. Consider using a combination of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and even small trees for a diverse and visually appealing garden. It might be best to draw up a plan of what goes were based on the eventual size of the plant. A common mistake we see is when people try to cram in too much in a small space. When new plants go into a flower bed it’s hard to imagine how big they will become!
- Create a Focal Point:
Decide on a focal point for your flower bed. This could be a larger plant, a decorative element like a sculpture or birdbath, an urn, as we’ve shown here, or a colourful arrangement of flowers.
- Arrange Plants:
Consider the height, size, and colour of the plants when arranging them. Place taller plants towards the back or centre of the bed, medium-height plants in the middle, and shorter plants at the front. This arrangement provides a sense of depth and dimension. Group plants with similar water and sunlight needs together.
- Edging:
Define the borders of your flower bed with edging materials like stones, bricks, or metal strips. This gives the bed a clean and organized appearance while preventing grass and weeds from encroaching.
- Mulching:
Apply a layer of mulch around your plants. Mulch helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and maintains a consistent soil temperature. Establish a watering schedule based on the needs of your plants. Regularly remove weeds, deadhead spent flowers, and prune plants to maintain their shape and encourage new growth.
Remember that designing a flower bed is a creative process, so feel free to experiment with different plant combinations and arrangements until you achieve the desired look and feel for your garden space. If you need help with garden design and live in our area, we’ll be pleased to visit your garden for an initial ideas meeting. Contact us for more information on our flowerbeds and planting services in Oxfordshire.
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