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Planting
Want your garden to be colourful and vibrant?
Planting can be used for adding plants to make an environment more aesthetically pleasing as well as creating privacy in your garden. Our team of experts know their plants, whether it’s design and sourcing, or just planting, we have you covered. Our passionate team of gardeners believe in making your garden as biodiverse as possible, to ensure we give the pollinators and other creatures of nature the most diverse and rich habitat possible.
Why choose Willow Alexander for your planting?
• Horticulturists expertise
• Fully Qualified Gardeners
• Professional planting
• The best plants sourced at the best prices
• Hassle free installation
FAQs
Keep in the know about gardening
1. Can you source specific plants?
Yes, any plants you desire we can find. With years of experience comes years of meeting people in the industry. This means we can source the best plants from the best places!
2. If I have a shaded garden does this mean I won't be able to have plants?
Of course not, there are plants that are made for different types of sunlight. Some thrive without sunlight, some need sunlight to survive.
3. I don’t know what plants I want, is there someone that can advise on the best plants for my garden?
No need to worry, our dedicated team are here to help. With our extensive knowledge we can advise you on the best plants that will thrive and grow beautifully in your garden.
4. How do I maintain my plants?
Watering your plants as well as choosing the correct pot is a necessity. Dependant on the plant you may have a drip feed irrigation system installed to ensure they are always watered and healthy.
5. Do you provide artificial plants?
We do not provide artificial plants; we are dedicated to being certified carbon neutral and always stick to our sustainable promise.
6. I have a very dry garden, is this going to be a problem?
Not at all, we can install irrigation at an extra cost, improve the soil quality for moisture retention or select plants that thrive in dry conditions so no change is required to the environment.
7. I have stony soil will this be a problem?
Improving the soil quality will be required by removing additional rubble and stones.
8. I have a lot of chalk and flint, is this going to be a problem?
No, we can assist with improving the soil to accommodate most planting styles.
9. I have a very wet garden is this going to impact the planting?
We can find the source that is bringing additional moisture in and if this can’t be solved, we can add additional natural drainage solutions to reduce excess moisture in the garden.
10. I have a steep/hill garden, will this affect the planting?
We can level out sections of the garden to terrace stepper sections into flat sections. We can also advise on plants that will thrive in a steep environment.
11. I have a lot of big trees in my garden, is this going to impact my planting?
There is likely to be less moisture and more shade in this area. Our advice would be to adapt the plants to suit these conditions.
12. Do you plant vegetables and fruit trees?
Yes, we plant any type of vegetables and fruit trees you would like. We do advise the best fruit and vegetables to grow depending on your garden.
13. I have a lot of rubble from when works were done to the house is this going to be a problem?
If we know about it, we can aim to remove as much of the rubble as possible, this will ultimately help the plants to survive in the environment.
14. Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured with certification proof.
15. How do I book this service?
Simply click ‘book now’ to see our full list of services and get a quick and easy quote. If you have any enquiries, you can always give us a call on 0800 047 8738 or email us on sales@willowalexander.co.uk
16. Is there a cancellation period?
Any cancellations must be done 48 hours prior to your booking. Ts&Cs apply on payment refunds.
17. Is this service weather dependant?
Our team work in all weather conditions. If there is extreme weather, we may move your booking.
18. How do I pay for this service?
All of our services are pre-paid via credit/debit card. When booking through our website you input your card details.
19. I’m not going to be in what do I do?
No problem, as long as you can grant us any keys or codes to get to the area we can go ahead.
20. Will you need to visit before the service goes ahead?
With the world of technology now it is not always necessary to plan a visit before. Photos and videos are more than likely to be sufficient.
21. Do you provide any other service?
We provide many services including all garden services, cleaning, dog walking, handyman services and more. To see a full list, click the ‘book now’ button on our website or get in touch.
22. How quickly can I book this service?
We pride ourselves on our quick efficient service. Once we have all required details and payment, we can get you booked in at the best time for you.
23. How do I get a quote?
Simply click ‘book now’ to see our full list of services and get a quick and easy quote. If you have any enquiries, you can always give us a call on 0800 047 8738 or email us on sales@willowalexander.co.uk
24. How do I access my online account?
You can log in to your account via the website by clicking ‘log in’. Here you can see all upcoming bookings, make new bookings and find all of the services we provide.

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