The planting is what brings a finished garden to life — the part that grows, changes through the seasons and makes the space feel like yours. We design and install planting schemes that suit your soil, light and the way you use your garden.
Planting designed around your garden
We can design a planting scheme for colour, for seasonal change, or simply for shape and function. Our domestic and commercial teams supply plants in any size for the area you have in mind, and we take care of every stage — the planting plan, the design, the soil conditioning beforehand and the planting itself — so the finished border is ready to thrive.
Areas we cover
We provide garden planting and planting design across West and South West London, quoting in Ealing, Richmond, Twickenham, Kingston, Kensington, Barnes, East Sheen and the wider South West London area.
Our suppliers
We source healthy, well-grown plants from trusted nurseries we've worked with for years, including Hedges Direct and Hillier Nurseries — so the stock that goes into your garden is suited to London conditions and built to establish well.
Planting for Ealing, Richmond & South West London
Cutting Hedge has been designing and planting gardens across West London since 2004. From a single refreshed border in Ealing to a full planting scheme for a Richmond family garden, we tailor every choice to your soil and light, condition the ground beforehand, and supply healthy plants from trusted nurseries. The result is planting that establishes quickly, changes beautifully through the seasons and keeps looking better year after year.
Example planting plans
A few of the schemes we design and build. Every plan is tailored to your soil, light and the way you use the garden, so these are starting points rather than fixed lists.
Cottage Border
Full sun / light shadeRomantic, relaxed colour from late spring to first frost
- Achillea, Astrantia & Salvia for long colour
- Nepeta & Geranium for soft fill
- Deschampsia grasses for movement
- A repeat of Rosa & Digitalis for height
Year-Round Structure
Sun or partial shadeShape and green that holds through every season
- Box or yew for clipped form
- Phlomis & Hebe for mid-storey bulk
- Evergreen ferns & Hellebores for winter
- Multi-stem Amelanchier for spring and autumn
Shade & Woodland
Shade / dappled shadeCool, layered planting under trees and along north-facing walls
- Dryopteris & Polystichum ferns
- Epimedium & Tellima as ground cover
- Anemone & Brunnera for spring flower
- Sarcococca for winter scent
Pollinator Border
Full sunNative and nectar-rich plants for bees and butterflies
- Echinacea & Rudbeckia for late summer
- Lavender & Origanum for scent and bees
- Verbena bonariensis for height
- Wildflower turf at the edge
Waterwise & Drought-Tolerant
Full sun / free-draining soilMediterranean-style planting that thrives in dry London summers
- Lavender, Perovskia & Cistus for silver foliage and scent
- Eryngium & Stipa for texture and movement
- Sedum & Euphorbia for structure through drought
- A gravel mulch to conserve moisture
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers from the Cutting Hedge team.
What does a planting service include?
We handle the whole process from design to installation — a planting plan tailored to your garden, sourcing the right plants in the right sizes, soil conditioning and the planting itself. You get a finished border that's ready to grow and establish, backed by our ongoing maintenance if you'd like it.
Can you design a planting scheme for colour and seasonal interest?
Yes. We design planting for colour, seasonal change, structure or a mix of all three. Whether you want year-round interest, a spring-to-autumn show, or a low-maintenance scheme with strong shape and form, we choose species and combinations that suit your soil, light and the way you use the garden.
Do you supply the plants as well as plant them?
We do. Our planting teams supply plants in any size for the area, from young specimens to semi-mature shrubs and trees. We work with trusted nurseries including Hedges Direct and Hillier Nurseries, so your plants are healthy, well-grown and suited to London conditions.
Which areas of London do you cover for planting?
We carry out planting and garden design across West and South West London, including Ealing, Richmond, Twickenham, Kingston, Kensington, Barnes, East Sheen and the wider South West London area. Contact us to confirm we cover your postcode.
Can you prepare and improve the soil before planting?
Absolutely. Good planting starts with good soil. We condition the soil beforehand — improving structure, adding organic matter and mulching — so your plants establish faster and stay healthier for longer.
