Front of house — version 1 Proposed planting — quantities and suitability need adviser confirmation. This proposal introduces two large bay trees in matching 45cm (18-inch) pots to flank the front door, creating formality and year-round structure. These are complemented by a cheerful spring display of 14 pots (7 per side of the door), planted with mixed bulbs and low-maintenance early perennials, using a range of pot sizes for visual interest. All new pots use John Innes compost, suiting the needs of bulbs and bay trees. Existing plants and the hard landscaping remain undisturbed. PLANT LIST 1. Laurus nobilis (Bay Tree), trained standard — quantity: 2 Position: Flanking front door, one on each side Spacing: Not applicable (in pots as focal pair) Mature height: 1.5–1.8m (including pot) Mature spread: 0.7m Season: All year (evergreen) Why it fits: Formal structure, evergreen interest, coordinates with classic entrances 2. Tulipa 'Apricot Beauty' (Tulip) — quantity: To confirm (approx. 5 bulbs per pot, 7 pots total) Position: 1–2 pots each side, amongst bulb mix Spacing: 10cm centre-to-centre within pots Mature height: 0.35m Mature spread: 0.15m Season: Mid–late spring Why it fits: Bright spring colour, upright habit, suits pots 3. Narcissus 'Tête-à-Tête' (Dwarf Daffodil) — quantity: To confirm (approx. 7 bulbs per pot, 6 pots total) Position: 1–2 pots each side, intermixed Spacing: 7–10cm centre-to-centre within pots Mature height: 0.15–0.2m Mature spread: 0.15m Season: Early–mid spring Why it fits: Cheerful early blooms, compact size ideal for pots 4. Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue' (Hyacinth) — quantity: To confirm (approx. 3 bulbs per pot, 4 pots total) Position: Evenly distributed, mixed with other bulbs Spacing: 10cm centre-to-centre within pots Mature height: 0.25m Mature spread: 0.13m Season: Mid spring Why it fits: Fragrance, bold colour in containers 5. Muscari armeniacum (Grape Hyacinth) — quantity: To confirm (approx. 10 bulbs per pot, 4 pots total) Position: Mixed in smaller/lower pots for edging Spacing: 5cm centre-to-centre within pots Mature height: 0.12m Mature spread: 0.1m Season: Mid spring Why it fits: Dense blue spikes, seasonally extend succession 6. Anemone blanda 'Blue Shades' — quantity: To confirm (approx. 12 corms per pot, 3 pots total) Position: Front/sides of spring bulb groupings Spacing: 5cm centre-to-centre within pots Mature height: 0.1m Mature spread: 0.15m Season: Early spring Why it fits: Low, daisy-like blue flowers, early flowering 7. Viola cornuta (Horned Violet), mixed colours — quantity: To confirm (approx. 3 plants per pot, 6 pots total) Position: Surface/interplant in various spring pots Spacing: 12–15cm centre-to-centre within pots Mature height: 0.15m Mature spread: 0.2m Season: Spring Why it fits: Extended display, fills gaps as bulbs emerge DETAILS TO CONFIRM Quantities of bulbs per pot are estimated and must be confirmed based on actual pot sizes and desired density. The site receives full sun and is sheltered by the house. Existing hard landscaping and beds to remain. Low maintenance preferences mean drought-tolerant and resilient selections. Budget not specified.