Visualising Your Garden Through the Seasons

To help bring your new garden to life, we’ve created a series of illustrations that show how the space will look throughout the year, based on the plants we’ve recommended together with the plant selections you’ve chosen.

Summer Months

Illustration One: Summer Interest

The first illustration shows the garden in the height of summer, when the planting is at its most vibrant. This is the season of colour, with flowering plants taking centre stage and creating a lush, full feel throughout the space. Borders are rich and layered, and the garden feels lively, textured, and abundant.

Spring Garden

Illustration Two: Early Spring Structure

The second illustration focuses on early spring, when structure becomes more important than flowers. Here, the main features of the garden really stand out, particularly the Amelanchier and the cornus stems, which provide shape, height, and seasonal interest before the rest of the planting fully emerges. This view highlights how the garden remains attractive even before summer growth begins.

Winter Garden

Illustration Three: Winter Form and Evergreens

The third illustration shows the garden in winter. At this time of year, the design relies on strong forms, bark, and evergreen structure. The Amelanchier and cornus stems continue to play an important role, supported by evergreen planting such as Choisya and Pyrus salicifolia at the base of the garden. These plants ensure the space still feels considered and well-structured during the colder months.

Optional Enhancements

While the design works well year-round, you may wish to introduce additional evergreen planting along the fences. This can add extra winter interest, improve privacy, and give the garden a fuller, more enclosed feel throughout the year.

If you’d like to explore these options further, we’d be very happy to advise on suitable evergreen additions that complement the existing design.