If your border is only slightly larger, just leave more space between the plants. However, if it is considerably larger, your border plan has been designed so you can easily duplicate it, repeating the plants to fill the space you have. This creates a cohesive look that is restful to the eye.

Yes! Just put the three architectural plants in the centre of the border and put the smaller plants around the edge. You may need to buy additional plants from the list to fill any gaps, or you could use bulbs and seasonal bedding. Plants look better in groups of odd numbers, such as 3s or 5s.

Sometimes the soil can be very difficult to dig, and a raised bed is the perfect solution. Once built, a raised bed is easy to maintain, and can be filled with fresh, nutritious compost that’s perfect for establishing new plants. Raised beds can be placed directly on to soil or a hard landscaping material, which means you can create a beautiful garden no matter what space is available. Look out for kits in the garden centre or DIY store, or build your own with wooden sleepers.

A planting plan is a diagram to show you what plant goes where. A plant list is information about the plant which includes a photo, a description, height and spread and general care information.

You’ll be pleased to know, less than a day! That includes preparation of the border, buy the plants and plant them.

Anytime when there is no frost, as the ground is easier to dig and you also need the plants to get established. Bear in mind the perennial plants will die back over the winter months, so may be difficult to purchase.