Help for small landscaping job

[ATC1983]

Hi

 

Have a job to lay down a membrane and some bark for a lady. However she has asked me to put down and plant some "low maintenance" plants and flowers as well with this. It is quite a small area, surrounding a bush in her garden.

 

Personally I think it's a poor idea as the bark will end up getting dragged away with the debris from the plant. However, if I were to do this, what type of plant, at this time of year, would I plant there, and what would be its selling point?

 

I've checked b/q this time of year and all they have is house plants - ie nothing that would survive winter conditions. Where would I source plants and flowers for this type of job?

[headgroundsman]

It is a good time for planting shrubs. Any garden centre should have plenty to choose from. Look at their height and spread and also whether she wants flowers or foliage to look at and pick the brains from the garden centre staff. They should have someone there with the knowledge you require.

[Arb123]

Anything that's green now is a good start. Try to buy from nurserys your find your get 25% off without asking! Try to plant in 3s and 5s. Mabey some grass's or hebi's all depends on customers choice.

[kentjames]

Hop onto google and search up hopes grove nurseries in Kent. They are local to me but they do trade mail order for excellent quality plants. Big selection and i have always had fab quality plants from them.

[Acg128]

Chip can change an area better than I thought..