How to create the perfect garden border?
Start by positioning evergreen and large structural plants, to create the ‘bones’ of the border. Then position groups of herbaceous perennials or small deciduous shrubs of the same species or cultivar. Planting these in groups, ideally with an odd number of plants, helps prevent the border looking ‘bitty’. Before you create or plant up garden border, it’s important to consider its shape and depth. Think about what effect you want to achieve. Straight borders tend to be more formal in appearance, whereas curved garden borders suit a more informal approach.To create a full-looking border, aim for taller plants at the back and smaller ones closer to the front. There are some taller plants that you can see through, such as ornamental grasses or Verbena bonariensis. These also look great at the front of the border. Think about plant texture, shape and form.Repurpose larger plants The most affordable option is to use plant edging. Just dig out your border space then, use some larger plants to define that border edge. However, you don’t necessarily need to buy all-new plants for this option.Start by positioning evergreen and large structural plants, to create the ‘bones’ of the border. Then position groups of herbaceous perennials or small deciduous shrubs of the same species or cultivar. Planting these in groups, ideally with an odd number of plants, helps prevent the border looking ‘bitty’.