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Site-matched planting palette: filters a curated UK plant database by aspect, soil, hardiness and mood, then returns a layer-balanced shortlist, a year-round interest calendar and nursery-ready quantities.
Direction the bed faces — drives the sun band plants must tolerate.
Drives the planting palette (ericaceous vs lime-tolerant).
How wet the ground stays — drives plant choice.
RHS hardiness rating for the site — gates frost-tender planting.
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Essentials for this job
Horticultural grit 10 mm — bulk bag
Building Materials Nationwide
Fine grit for soil conditioning, mulching and potting mixes.
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Beautiful Borders / Blended Loam topsoil
Rolawn
Screened BS3882-compliant topsoil in 1 t bulk bags.
Check price at RolawnGuide price: £45–£80 / tonne
Indicative · reviewed May 2026
Garden plants — perennials, shrubs & grasses
Crocus
RHS-grade nursery stock in P9–2 L pots — matched to your planting plan.
Check price at CrocusGuide price: £3–£18 / plant
Indicative · reviewed May 2026
Plug plants & garden-ready plants
Gardening Express
Bedding, perennials and climbers by the tray — good value for larger schemes.
Check price at Gardening ExpressGuide price: £2–£12 / plant
Indicative · reviewed May 2026
Quantities include a ~10% waste allowance. Guide prices are indicative UK ranges (materials only, inc. VAT) — always confirm with the supplier before ordering.
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