Spend wisely
Choose plants that suit your conditions and avoid costly replacements year after year.
Garden border design
Beautiful borders, thoughtfully planned for you.
Clear, achievable planting plans tailored to your space, soil and lifestyle — with practical guidance and gentle reassurance at every step.
- RHS Level 2 qualified
- 25 years of caring experience
- Practical, personal advice
About The Garden Nurse
Plant knowledge, practical experience and a genuinely caring approach.
I specialise in designing and planning beautiful, thoughtfully planted borders tailored to your space, soil and lifestyle. Whether you are starting from scratch or refreshing an existing area, I will create a clear, achievable planting plan that suits you.
I hold an RHS Level 2 qualification and have developed strong practical skills through volunteering at RHS Bridgewater and Grappenhall Walled Garden. After 25 years as a nurse, I bring the same patience, dedication and attention to detail to every garden.
No overwhelming choices — just supportive advice that makes planning and planting your border enjoyable, collaborative and manageable.
RHS
Level 2 qualified
25
Years caring for people
600+
Visitors welcomed through a featured home garden
Why plan your border?
More joy in your garden, with less guesswork.
A thoughtful plan helps every plant earn its place and gives you the confidence to care for your border long after planting.
Work with what you have
Refresh an existing border without the expense and disruption of a complete garden overhaul.
Fit your lifestyle
Create a garden that works with the time, confidence and energy you realistically have.
Enjoy every season
Plan for colour, structure and interest throughout the year — not just for a few summer weeks.
How it works
A calm, collaborative route to your dream border.
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Step one
Enquire
Share a few details about your garden, the approximate border size and an optional photograph. I will reply to arrange a convenient time to visit.
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Step two
30–60 minute consultation
We will meet in your garden to discuss your needs, test the soil and explore your style, colour preferences, available time and budget.
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Step three
Your border design package
Choose a bespoke illustrated planting plan with layout, plant choices and specifications, plus a practical shopping list with quantities.
Kind words
Gardens — and gardeners — growing in confidence.
The Garden Nurse helped me with ideas for our new planters and did a wonderful job. Sue has a true passion for gardening and a very creative flair. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate — I highly recommend her.
Sue made the process so easy and the results are fantastic. I cannot wait to see everything bloom in the coming months.
Sue has been a brilliant find. She is very knowledgeable about plants and has some great ideas. She is happy to design from scratch or work with your own suggestions.
Ready when you are
Bring the joy back to your garden border.
Tell me a little about your garden and where you would like some support.