Sample project · 18 m² terrace
This is what an Essential Design can look like: a proposal to help you understand where to place each element, which plants to choose, and where to start. This example is fictional and does not correspond to a client or a completed project.
The starting point
A rectangular terrace measuring 6 × 3 metres, sunny, in a Mediterranean setting. The aim of this hypothetical project is to create a seating area, add greenery along the edges, and ensure easy access from the door. The proposed intervention uses pots and requires no construction work.
1. Space layout
SUNNY EDGE · pots with lavender and rosemary
SEATING AREA
small table and two seats
CLEAR ACCESS
from the door onto the terrace
ACCESS · check the door opening
Conceptual diagram, not to scale. The final layout depends on the actual dimensions, furniture, door opening, and site conditions.
- Grouping the pots around the perimeter keeps the central area clear.
- The seating area is placed so that it does not interfere with the entrance or plant maintenance.
- Before buying containers, check the available space, drainage, and weight limits. The pack does not include a load calculation or technical project.
2. Initial plant selection
- Lavender: proposed to add flowers and aromatic foliage in a sunny location with good drainage.
- Rosemary: proposed to add structure to the arrangement, also requiring sun and a container that drains well.
The variety, mature size, number of plants, and pot size are adapted to the actual space, wind, and amount of time you can dedicate to maintenance. This sample selection is not a universal shopping list.
3. Priorities for putting it into practice
- Measure: draw the perimeter, the door, and any elements that are being kept.
- Check: observe direct sunlight and drainage before choosing containers.
- Choose: finalise plants, sizes, and pots within the available budget.
- Organise maintenance: check moisture levels before watering and adapt the frequency to each container and the season.
What would you receive for your space?
The Ready Garden Pack · Online Essential Design costs €99 and includes a visual layout, plant selection, and maintenance guide for a space of up to 30 m², with a review. Plants, materials, and installation are quoted separately. It is an online design proposal; not a completed garden.
To get started, you will need photos, measurements, and your preferences. The initial delivery is expected within 48–72 hours of receiving all the information and confirming the scope.
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If you need to clarify questions about the plants you already have, see the advice example. For larger areas or projects involving construction, tell us what you need before booking.
Cultivation references for the plants in this example: RHS lavender guide and RHS rosemary guide.