Planting Design & Border Planting
in East Sussex.
Borders and planting schemes designed for your soil, light and taste — then planted by us.
The Siran approach to planting design.
A good border starts long before anything goes in the ground. We look at your soil, how much sun each area gets, how you use the garden and the look you want — cottage-style, evergreen structure, wildlife-friendly or low-maintenance. From there we put together a planting catalogue for you to choose from, then a final planting plan and plant list with a fixed price. Plants are sourced from trade nurseries wherever possible, so you get healthy, well-grown stock. Larger schemes can be phased over a season to spread the work and cost. Once the plan is signed off, we prepare the ground, plant, mulch and water everything in — and leave you with care notes so the new planting settles well.
In East Sussex, we know the gardens, the soils and the rhythm of the year. East Sussex homeowners come to us because they want a calm, premium standard of care from a gardener who knows the area — and planting design & border planting is one of the services we are most often asked for. Whether your garden is a small village plot or a generous family lawn, our approach is the same: considered work, tidy finish, honest pricing.
Mayfield's gardens are shaped by Wealden clay — a rich, heavy soil that holds moisture well but rewards preparation. Our work here often focuses on lawns that need careful aeration, clay-tolerant planting selections, and borders that benefit from regular mulching to prevent capping. The mature trees lining Rotherfield Lane and the village's older properties create sheltered microclimates that we plan around visit to visit.
We can fold planting design into a regular fortnightly or monthly visit, or carry it out as a one-off job — whichever suits you. Either way, every visit ends with the garden left clean, the green-waste taken away, and you free to enjoy the result.
Planting Design
- Available across East Sussex & wider East Sussex
- One-off or regular visits
- All green-waste removal included
- Fully insured · friendly · reliable
The benefits of planting design done well.
Planting chosen for your soil and light
One clear plan — no guesswork
Trade-quality plants
Planted, mulched and watered in
A calm, three-step rhythm.
Consult
Visit the garden, look at soil, light and how you want it to feel.
Plan
Planting catalogue, then a final plan and plant list with a fixed price.
Plant
Ground prepared, plants set out and planted, mulched and watered in.
A trusted hand
for East Sussex gardens.
- Locally based in Mayfield
- Fully insured (public liability)
- Honest, written quotes
- Sharp, well-maintained equipment
- Green-waste removal included
- Personal contact — no call centres
Planting Design & Border Planting across East Sussex.
We provide planting design & border planting throughout the High Weald — choose your local town or village below.
Related care for the same garden.
Common questions, plainly answered.
If your question isn't here, please feel welcome to call or WhatsApp — we always respond personally.
Yes — we'll often keep and move good existing plants and design around them.
Autumn and spring are best for most shrubs and perennials. We plan planting dates around nursery delivery and the weather.
For bigger projects we can prepare a concept visual so you can picture the finished space before committing.
Yes — Rotherfield Lane is our home base. Mayfield is genuinely our local village, not just a postcode we list.
Often — many of our regulars live in older Mayfield homes with mature, characterful gardens that need a careful, traditional approach.
Usually within a week for established services. New clients often start with a single tidy or assessment visit before agreeing a regular schedule.
Let's begin.
A short conversation is all it takes. Most gardens we visit get a quote within 24 hours.