Planting & Garden Improvements · North Cornwall
Bring new life to your garden with thoughtful planting, practical advice and carefully planned improvements.
Whether you're refreshing tired borders, introducing new planting or creating a scheme for a larger garden, we can help you make more of your outdoor space.
From the initial consultation and plant selection through to preparing beds, sourcing plants and arranging planting, our aim is to create attractive, manageable gardens that suit their surroundings.
A fresh approach to your garden
A garden doesn't always need a complete redesign to make a dramatic difference.
Sometimes it's about improving an existing border, introducing more colour, adding structure with shrubs and grasses, or choosing plants that are better suited to the conditions.
At Cornish Lawns, we understand the importance of practical, manageable gardens. Our planting service is designed to help homeowners improve their existing outdoor spaces, combining planting ideas with the practical work needed to bring them to life.
Whether you're looking to improve one substantial border or develop a planting scheme across a larger garden, we'll help establish the right approach for your property.
What we can help with
Not sure what to plant or how to improve your garden?
An initial consultation can help identify opportunities, discuss your preferences and establish a practical direction for the space.
We consider the garden's existing character, growing conditions, maintenance requirements and what you'd like to achieve.
Thoughtfully planned planting can bring colour, texture and interest throughout the seasons.
Planting schemes can include combinations of shrubs, perennials, grasses and other suitable plants, selected to work together and complement the property.
The level of planning and detail will depend on the size and requirements of the project.
Existing borders can become tired, overcrowded or difficult to maintain.
We can help rethink their planting, retain suitable established plants, remove unwanted growth and introduce new combinations that improve their appearance.
This can be particularly effective in established gardens that need refreshing rather than completely rebuilding.
Choosing the right plants is central to a successful garden.
Plant selection should take account of soil, drainage, aspect, exposure, mature size, seasonal interest and the amount of maintenance desired.
Where agreed, suitable plants can be sourced and supplied as part of the project.
Once a planting scheme has been agreed, the practical work can begin.
Depending on the project, this may involve preparing existing beds, improving soil conditions where appropriate, arranging plant supply, setting out planting positions and carrying out the planting.
A well-planted garden can offer something attractive throughout the year without becoming unnecessarily demanding.
We can discuss planting that provides seasonal colour, evergreen structure, wildlife value and manageable ongoing care.
Make more of your existing garden
Many of the best garden improvements begin with what is already there.
An established garden might have attractive mature shrubs but lack seasonal colour. A border may be overgrown, leaving little room for new plants. Or a recently purchased property may have plenty of potential but need a clearer planting direction.
Rather than starting again unnecessarily, we look at how existing features can be retained, improved and complemented with new planting.
The result should feel right for the property, not simply follow the latest gardening trend.
Planting for North Cornwall
Gardens around Rock, Polzeath, Trebetherick, Padstow and Port Isaac can present particular challenges.
Exposed positions, salt-laden winds, variable soil conditions and changing weather all influence which plants are likely to perform well.
The right planting approach considers the garden's exposure, available shelter, soil and drainage, as well as the overall appearance you're trying to achieve.
In suitable locations, combinations of ornamental grasses, flowering perennials, shrubs and evergreen planting can bring movement, texture and seasonal interest.
Sheltered gardens may allow for a different range of plants from fully exposed coastal plots.
Our approach is to choose planting appropriate to the individual garden rather than applying the same scheme everywhere.
How it works
Send us a few details about your property, what you'd like to improve and any ideas you already have.
Photographs are particularly helpful at this stage.
Where appropriate, we arrange a visit to discuss the space, existing plants, growing conditions and your preferred style.
We'll establish what advice or planting plan is needed and explain any consultation fee before proceeding.
Depending on the project, this may include planting recommendations, a proposed scheme, plant selection and an estimate for the practical work.
We'll agree the scope before work begins.
Once the planting is agreed, we can arrange the practical work required.
Cornish Lawns also provides ongoing garden maintenance, so customers can enquire about continued care after their planting project is completed.
Gardens of different sizes and styles
Our planting and garden improvement service is particularly suitable for:
Our focus is on practical, attractive planting that works for the garden and the people using it.
Cornish Lawns has been caring for gardens across North Cornwall since 2009.
Based in Bodmin, we provide garden maintenance and improvements for private homes, larger properties and holiday accommodation throughout the area.
Our existing garden services include lawn mowing, hedge cutting, garden clearances, border care and ongoing maintenance.
The planting service is a natural extension of this work, allowing customers to consider improvements alongside the regular care of their garden.
Areas we cover
Based in Bodmin, we work across Wadebridge, Rock, Polzeath, Trebetherick, St Minver, Padstow, Port Isaac and surrounding North Cornwall.
We also consider suitable planting and improvement projects for larger private gardens and country properties around Bodmin and nearby rural areas.
Areas coveredFAQ
Not necessarily. Many gardens can be significantly improved through thoughtful planting, better plant combinations and changes to existing borders. Our main focus is on planting-led improvements rather than major structural landscaping or architectural garden design.
Yes. We can discuss retaining suitable established plants, removing unwanted growth, improving the planting layout and introducing new shrubs, perennials and other plants.
Yes. We can consider the conditions at your property and discuss planting suited to its exposure, soil, drainage and shelter. Individual plant choices depend on the garden itself.
Plant sourcing, supply, preparation and planting can form part of an agreed project. We'll establish what's required and confirm which elements are included before providing a quotation.
Consultation and planting advice can be discussed as a separate service. The scope and any fee will be agreed in advance.
Yes. Cornish Lawns provides regular and occasional garden maintenance, which can be arranged separately to help look after new and established planting.
Costs depend on the size of the area, the level of planning required, plant selection, ground preparation and installation work. Send us details of your garden and what you'd like to achieve, and we'll discuss the next steps.
Whether you have a planting scheme in mind or simply know your garden could look better, we'd be happy to discuss the possibilities.
Tell us about your property, the area you'd like to improve and what you're hoping to achieve.
Planting consultations · Border improvements · Planting plans · North Cornwall
