Soft Landscaping & Planting Tiverton
Prestige Awards 2025 Landscapers Southwest
Looking for expert soft landscaping and planting services in Tiverton? Garden Fantastic creates beautiful, thriving outdoor spaces for homeowners across Mid Devon — from carefully designed planting schemes and lawn installation through to hedging, trees, shrubs and seasonal borders. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to breathe new life into an existing garden, our team brings over 20 years’ experience and a genuine passion for plants to every project we undertake. Combine our soft landscaping expertise with our garden design and hard landscaping services for a complete outdoor transformation.
Soft Landscaping Services Across Tiverton & Mid Devon
If hard landscaping provides the structure and bones of a garden, soft landscaping brings it to life. The right plants, lawns, hedges and borders transform a functional outdoor space into something truly beautiful — somewhere that changes with the seasons, attracts wildlife and gives you genuine pleasure every time you step outside.
At Garden Fantastic, we understand that planting is about far more than simply putting plants in the ground. It’s about choosing the right species for your soil type, aspect and microclimate, creating combinations that look stunning throughout the year, and selecting plants that suit your maintenance preferences and lifestyle. Our deep knowledge of Devon’s landscape and growing conditions means every planting scheme we create is designed to thrive — not just survive.
What Our Soft Landscaping Service Includes
Our soft landscaping and planting service covers every green element of your garden — from the lawn underfoot to the trees overhead. Here’s what we can help you with across Tiverton and Mid Devon:
Bespoke Planting Schemes
A well-designed planting scheme considers colour, texture, height, seasonal interest and maintenance requirements — creating a garden that looks beautiful in every season and works harmoniously with your overall garden design. We develop bespoke planting plans for every garden we work on, tailored to your soil, aspect and preferences.
Lawn Installation
Whether you prefer the immediate impact of turf or the cost-effectiveness of seeding, we install high-quality lawns across Tiverton and Mid Devon. We prepare the ground properly — removing weeds, improving drainage and levelling where necessary — to give your new lawn the best possible start.
Hedging & Screening
From formal box and yew hedging to informal mixed native hedgerows, we plant and establish hedges that provide privacy, shelter, structure and wildlife habitat. We’ll recommend the right species for your soil, aspect and desired height and density — and advise on the best time of year to plant for rapid establishment.
Trees & Shrubs
Carefully chosen trees and shrubs provide year-round structure, seasonal interest and long-term beauty in any garden. We select species that are well-suited to Devon’s climate and your specific plot conditions — and handle all planting, staking and initial aftercare to give every tree and shrub the best possible start.
Seasonal Borders & Perennial Planting
Flowering borders filled with perennials, ornamental grasses, bulbs and seasonal bedding bring colour, fragrance and movement to your garden throughout the year. We design and plant borders that deliver interest from early spring through to late autumn — and can return at different stages of the season to add finishing touches as the garden develops.
Ground Cover & Low Maintenance Planting
For homeowners who want a beautiful garden without demanding weekends of maintenance, we recommend and plant ground cover solutions that suppress weeds, retain moisture and look attractive year-round — reducing the time you spend gardening while keeping your outdoor space looking its best.
Wildflower Areas & Wildlife Gardens
Increasingly popular across Devon, wildflower meadow areas and wildlife-friendly planting schemes attract pollinators, birds and beneficial insects while adding natural beauty to your garden. We design and establish wildflower areas that look stunning in summer and provide valuable habitat throughout the year.
Finishing Touches & Mulching
We complete every soft landscaping project with appropriate mulching of borders and beds — suppressing weeds, retaining moisture and giving your planting scheme a neat, well-finished appearance from day one.
Why Choose Garden Fantastic for Soft Landscaping in Tiverton?
Planting the right plants in the right places takes real knowledge and experience — particularly in Devon, where soil conditions, rainfall and microclimate vary significantly across the region. Here’s why homeowners across Tiverton and Mid Devon trust Garden Fantastic with their soft landscaping:
Deep Knowledge of Devon's Growing Conditions
We understand Devon gardens intimately — the heavy clay soils common across Mid Devon, the mild but wet climate, the plants that thrive and the species to avoid. That local knowledge means every planting scheme we create is genuinely suited to your garden's conditions, not just copied from a generic plant list.
2025 Prestige Award Winners
Our 2025 Prestige Award for Landscapers Southwest recognises the consistently high standard of work we deliver across garden design, hard landscaping and soft landscaping — giving you confidence that your garden is in expert hands.
Over 20 Years' Experience
With more than two decades creating and planting gardens across Devon and the South West, we've developed a deep understanding of what works — and what doesn't — in the diverse range of gardens we encounter across the region.
Integrated Design & Planting Service
We offer soft landscaping as part of our complete garden design and build service — meaning your planting scheme is designed alongside your hard landscaping from the outset, creating a truly cohesive and well-considered outdoor space rather than an afterthought.
We Return to Add Finishing Touches
Gardens develop over time, and we understand that. We're committed to returning at later stages of the growing season to add additional planting, adjust schemes that aren't performing as expected and ensure your garden continues to look its best as it matures.
Transparent Pricing & Free Quotes
We provide detailed, itemised quotes before any work begins — covering plant species, quantities, preparation work and installation. No hidden costs, no surprises, just honest pricing and exceptional value.
Not sure where to start with your soft landscaping? Here are some of the most popular approaches we deliver for homeowners across Tiverton and Mid Devon:
Year-Round Colour & Interest
A well-designed planting scheme doesn’t just look good in summer — it delivers colour, texture and interest throughout every season. We combine spring bulbs, summer perennials, autumn-interest shrubs and evergreen structure plants to ensure your garden looks beautiful all year round.
Low Maintenance Planting
For busy households, we design planting schemes around tough, reliable plants that look after themselves — drought-tolerant perennials, ground covering shrubs and ornamental grasses that provide beauty without demanding constant attention.
Cottage Garden Planting
Relaxed, abundant and quintessentially Devon — cottage garden planting schemes with roses, lavender, foxgloves, salvias and traditional herbaceous perennials sit beautifully in Tiverton’s landscape and complement older period properties throughout Mid Devon.
Contemporary Planting Schemes
Clean, structured planting using ornamental grasses, architectural perennials and bold foliage plants — perfectly suited to modern homes and contemporary patio settings, creating a sleek, sophisticated garden aesthetic.
Native & Wildlife-Friendly Planting
Planting schemes designed around native British species — hawthorn, blackthorn, field maple, hazel, wildflowers and native perennials — that provide food and habitat for birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife while looking naturally beautiful in Devon’s landscape.
Screening & Privacy Planting
Fast-growing hedging, bamboo screens, ornamental trees and tall shrubs used strategically to create privacy, shelter and seclusion in gardens across Tiverton and Mid Devon — without the permanence or planning considerations of built structures.
Frequently Asked Questions — Soft Landscaping & Planting Tiverton
Got a question about working with Garden Fantastic? Here are the answers to some of the most common questions we hear from homeowners across Tiverton.
What's the best time of year to plant in Tiverton?
In Devon’s relatively mild climate, autumn and early spring are generally the best times for planting trees, shrubs and hedging — when the soil is still warm enough for root establishment but conditions are cooler and wetter, reducing the need for watering. Container-grown plants can be planted year-round, though summer planting requires more careful aftercare. We’ll advise on the best timing for your specific project during your free consultation.
How much does soft landscaping cost in Tiverton?
Soft landscaping costs vary depending on the size of your garden and the scope of the planting scheme. A planting scheme for a typical garden border starts from around £500–£1,500 including plants and installation, while a comprehensive soft landscaping package covering lawns, borders, hedging and trees can range from £3,000 upwards. We provide a fully itemised, no-obligation quote before any work begins.
What plants work best in Devon gardens?
Devon’s mild, wet climate suits a wide range of plants — many species that struggle elsewhere thrive in Mid Devon’s conditions. Particularly successful plants include hydrangeas, camellias, rhododendrons, ferns, hardy geraniums, salvias, ornamental grasses and a wide range of native species. We’ll recommend the right plants for your specific soil, aspect and maintenance preferences during your consultation.
Can you improve an existing garden's planting without a full redesign?
Absolutely. Many of our Tiverton clients want to refresh or improve existing planting rather than start from scratch. We can assess what’s already there, recommend what to keep, remove or replace, and develop a new planting scheme that builds on the existing garden’s strengths while addressing its weaknesses.
Do you supply the plants or do I need to source them myself
We supply all plants as part of our soft landscaping service, sourcing from quality nurseries and suppliers to ensure healthy, well-established stock. You don’t need to source or purchase anything yourself — we handle everything from plant selection and procurement through to installation and initial aftercare.
Do you cover areas outside Tiverton?
Yes — we provide soft landscaping and planting services across the wider Mid Devon area and South West including Cullompton, Crediton, Exeter, Wellington, Taunton, Barnstaple, Honiton and the surrounding villages. Get in touch to confirm we cover your location.
Areas We Cover for Soft Landscaping & Planting
Based in Tiverton, we provide soft landscaping and planting services across Mid Devon and the wider South West. We regularly work in Cullompton, Crediton, Exeter, Wellington, Taunton, Barnstaple, Honiton, Bampton, Bridgwater and the surrounding villages. As your local garden design and landscaping specialists, we bring genuine knowledge of Devon’s soils, climate and growing conditions to every planting scheme we create.
Don’t see your area listed? Get in touch — we cover a wide radius across Devon and Somerset and are happy to discuss your project wherever you’re based.
Real Reviews For Our Soft Landscaping And Planting
Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what our clients across Tiverton and the surrounding areas have to say about working with Garden Fantastic.
Ready to Transform Your Tiverton Garden With Expert Planting?
Whether you’re starting with a blank canvas or looking to breathe new life into an existing garden, Garden Fantastic can help. Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation consultation — we’ll visit your garden, assess your soil and conditions, and develop a planting scheme that delivers beauty throughout every season.
Call us on 07442 688 148, email info@gardenfantastic.uk or use the form below to request your free quote.