The Little Eaton

Planting Project

We recently completed this fantastic full garden planting project for our wonderful customers based in Little Eaton, Derbyshire.

This is the perfect example of how plants can give you a dramatic transformation, not just for your space, but your lifestyle too. 

The Beginning

We met Mr and Mrs Tattersall at our retail area based at Stanton Nurseries in Burton-on-Trent.

Their outdoor space had recently been redeveloped by PB Landscapes of Melbourne to the design produced by Amanda Hardwick Garden Design.

With the hard landscaping works complete, the Tattersalls were ready to plant. This is where we came in.

The Location

Our Plant Specialist, James, visited the Tattersall's beautiful home to better understand the space we had to work with.

As you move through the uphill sloping garden, the different levels and cleverly set out sections alter the perspective completely, according to the angle you see it from.

It was important to understand more about how the garden would be used.

The Concept

As we do for every project, we first established what our clients had in mind in terms of their garden goals, budget, style and so on.

Most importantly, how the Tattersall's lifestyle blended with the space.

It was important to embrace how the perception of space altered, depending on where you stood or sat in this unique garden. A marvellous challenge!

From our first meeting with James at Insta-plant, we knew we’d found someone with deep knowledge and obvious passion for his craft. He began by asking about us—our style, past gardens, what we love (and don’t love) about gardening.

When James visited our home, his energy was infectious. He walked the garden, animatedly sharing his vision based on our conversations. Our initial ideas quickly evolved into something far more exciting. After another visit and some thoughtful planning, the work began - And boy do these guys work!

Over the next four weeks, James's vision unfolded with relentless dedication. He shared endless photos of plants and trees, even trips to Holland to hand-pick specimens. His horticultural knowledge is unmatched. The meticulous planning, preparation and passion that went into the planting areas truly underpins the beauty of this project. As the planting progressed, the fluidity of the plan took on a life of its own fuelled by James' enthusiasm and excitement.

We had high expectations—and the final result far exceeded them. Working with James, Richard, and Kerry felt less like hiring a team and more like joining one. They didn’t just meet our standards—they raised them.

If you want a garden better than ours, there’s only one company to call. They made it happen for us.