Edinburgh, Front Garden

A compact, low-maintenance front garden designed to offer year-round texture, seasonal blooms, and a welcoming sense of greenery from street to doorstep.

Welcoming Greenery for a City Front Garden

The client wanted to replace a tired, uninspiring entrance with a planting scheme that felt green, natural and welcoming, while remaining low-maintenance. The brief was to create something contemporary yet soft, with enough variety to stay engaging throughout the year.
Plant Species
20+ layered grasses and perennials
Structural Backbone
3 core grass species for texture & contrast
Bloom Period
Interest from early spring to late autumn
Maintenance Level
Low; cut back once per year
Pollinator Friendly
All flowering varieties support bees & insects

Layered Grasses and Perennials for Year-Round Impact

We introduced a resilient matrix of Sesleria autumnalis, Sesleria nitida and Luzula nivea as the structural foundation. These ornamental grasses provide texture, movement and a reliable green presence throughout the year. Interplanted among them are flowering perennials selected for their seasonal interest, pollinator value and soft colour palette. The result is a space that feels both refined and alive, changing with the seasons while remaining grounded in strong form. The planting softens the hard edges of the surrounding stone and draws the eye toward the entrance, making the home feel more connected to the street.

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