Plant ideas for my new south facing front garden

TheGreenMan · April 2021

Hi.

I’ve just moved into a new house and finally have a garden (front and back).

After spending five years in a property with no garden (just a tiny yard at the back) I’m very excited to get stuck in.

I’m leaving the back for this year as it’s large and needs a lot of work and planning.

I am leaving the front garden covered in the gravel (for this year at least) but would like a lot more plants.

I’m looking for some ideas for plants and flowers: ideally perennials and herbaceous perennials (perhaps a few annuals) and very keen on bee and bird favourites.

I’m off to the GC later today (I now have one a 30 minute walk away) and would love some ideas to focus my spending.

Thanks in advance and happy gardening.

J.

TheGreenMan · April 2021

Forgot to mention: I have a nepeta and a couple of hidcote along with a couple of spirea all in pots that I brought with me. Oh and some shasta daisies and chamomile.

Athelas · April 2021

Looks like a great project. You can get some inspiration here: https://www.crocus.co.uk/ready-made-borders/

Have a look at:

Aspect > Sun lovers
Get the look > Mediterranean
Get the look > Dry Mediterranean
Get the look > Piet Oudolf Wisley
Special features > Flowers for pollinators
Special features > Bee and butterfly

Click on 'Open border plan' for a diagram.

TheGreenMan · April 2021

Thanks @Athelas I shall take a look

Pianoplayer · April 2021

Hello - I have a south facing back garden. The following are some of the things I have:
Choisya
Hebe
Cistus
Lavender
Potentilla

All flowering and good for insects.