Description

Got a shady garden? No problem.
This beautifully designed ‘Border in a Box’ kit makes it easy to create a professionally planned garden border in even the trickiest low‑light spots. No more guessing what will grow — everything is chosen to thrive in shade and look gorgeous.

It also makes a thoughtful, long‑lasting housewarming gift for anyone who wants a beautiful garden without the overwhelm.

The planting plan uses a mix of shade‑loving plants that provide fabulous foliage and flowers to create an interesting and beautiful border all year round.

The finished shady border measures 3m x 1m, but the design can be easily adapted to suit any garden shape or size.

Suitable soil types: Clay or normal loam.

What’s Included in Your Shady Garden Border Kit

• Fully labelled garden design plan showing exactly where each plant goes
• Plant list with simple care notes and flowering periods
• Tips and ideas to personalise your border
• Creating Your Garden — a 60‑page beginner‑friendly book full of practical advice, illustrations and inspiration
• 2 packets of seeds (Forget‑me‑nots and Foxgloves — may vary depending on availability)
• Mood board showing how the plants look together
• 2 wooden plant labels

Please note: This kit does not include plants.

Why buy a ready made border?

Shady areas often feel daunting, but this kit removes all the guesswork. The illustrated template helps you create a stunning border with confidence — it’s like having your own garden designer, without the designer price tag.

The handy shopping list tells you exactly what to buy, saving you hours of scrolling online or squinting at plant labels in the garden centre. It’s time‑saving, worry‑free, and perfect for beginners.

All designs include a mix of perennials and evergreens for long‑lasting structure. Taller plants sit at the back, with shorter plants at the front to create a natural tiered effect. Some will reach around 1m in height but can be pruned to suit your space.

For a coordinated look across your whole garden, explore our Evergreen Border Bundle. It includes the Evergreen design and any second border — including this Shady garden version — for £39.99 (saving £20): Evergreen Duo Bundle Offer

About the book

Creating Your Garden is a friendly, easy‑to‑read guide for beginners. Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Choose the right compost and tools
• Create colour schemes and themes
• Plant the right plants in the right places

It’s packed with illustrations, photos, and practical tips to help you feel confident, inspired, and ready to create a garden you love. Printed on thick FSC‑certified paper, A5 size, and eco‑friendly.

Made from

Printed on high‑quality FSC paper. Seeds are foil‑packed for freshness (supplied by Mr Fothergill’s). Beautifully presented in an A5 kraft box.

Box dimensions: 152 mm x 212 mm x 14 mm (letterbox friendly)

Delivery

Free UK postage via Royal Mail Tracked 48. Upgrades available at checkout.