A front garden transformation in Raheny
Updated: Aug 27
Who says front gardens can’t be as attractive as the back garden?
I was delighted to work with Frank and Linda on the planting scheme for their front garden in Raheny. We discussed their preferences and I provided advice on plant selection, taking into account the garden’s aspect and the existing plants they wanted to keep.
We integrated some of their existing plants, including cardoon, Rudbeckia and Rodgersia. I advised them on additional plants that would complement these, and introduced a layered mix of evergreen and deciduous shrubs, ornamental grasses, and hardy perennials.
Key additions to their garden included Parahebe ‘Alba’, Hydrangea ‘Annabelle’, Verbena 'Bonariensis' Deschampsia ‘Goldschleier’, and Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’.
The front garden’s mostly sunny, south-east orientation informed the planting design, with more shade-tolerant selections like Heuchera and Sarcococca placed in the semi-shaded area near the front boundary wall.
Planting took place in February, which is a great time of year to plant as the ground is moist.
The garden already looked gorgeous in its first summer and by its second summer the plants were maturing beautifully.
