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Professional planting plan by peter dowdall, with plant names on a white background. It shows tthat this planting plan makes it like planting by numbers

Planting by Numbers. A Professional Planting Plan for Your Garden

€895,00

Not sure what to plant or where to start?

Send me the details of your space and I will design a bespoke planting plan showing exactly what to plant and where, chosen specifically for your garden and Irish conditions.

Suitable for a single border or garden up to 100 square metres.

Personally designed by me, Peter Dowdall and delivered within 2 weeks.

"Tell me about your space. I'll tell you exactly what to plant and where"


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Planting by Numbers. A Professional Planting Plan for Your Garden

€895,00
Professional planting plan by peter dowdall, with plant names on a white background. It shows tthat this planting plan makes it like planting by numbers

IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOUR GARDEN?

Single border or garden up to 100 square metres

Standard suburban garden

For those who want professional guidance without full design fees

Small note:
For larger or more complex gardens, get in touch here and Peter will advise on the right approach.



WHAT IS A PLANTING PLAN?

  • A planting plan is a simple, easy-to-follow design showing exactly what to plant and where.

  • Working from your photos, sketch and measurements, I will design a planting scheme matched to your space and conditions.

  • No construction detail. No hard landscaping. Just a very easy to follow outline of the right plants in the right places, as straightforward as planting by numbers.

Trusted by thousands of Irish homeowners. Regular contributor to RTÉ and national garden media. Over 30 years guiding real Irish gardens.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Illustrated Planting Plan

Plant positions clearly marked.

Full Plant List

Names, quantities and sizes.

Concept Images

To show the feel and style.

Optional Plant Supply

Labelled and delivered nationwide directly from Irish growers (min value €1,500)

Professional planting plan by peter dowdall, with plant names on a white background. It shows tthat this planting plan makes it like planting by numbers

EXAMPLE PLAN

An example Standard Planting Plan showing plant positions, names and layout.

This is what you receive.

Each shape on the plan represents a plant. Each plant is named, positioned and chosen specifically for your space, your aspect, your soil, your conditions.

You receive the plan, a full plant list with quantities and sizes, and concept plant images showing how hiow each plant looks

Then it really is as simple as planting by numbers.



HOW IT WORKS

  1. Purchase your plan.
  2. Once your order is placed, I will contact you by email within 2–3 days to request your garden details, a rough sketch with measurements, aspect, Eircode, any existing plants you want to keep, and whether children use the garden.
  3. I design your planting plan personally
  4. Receive your completed plan within 3 weeks

ABOUT PETTER DOWDALL

  • 30+ years designing gardens across Ireland
  • Regular contributor to TV, radio and print
  • Every plan personally designed, not outsourced, not AI generated
  • Designed specifically for Irish conditions, soil, aspect, wind, exposure

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Planting Design

If you would like to understand how professional planting structure works, you can read more about Planting Design and Structure here

Frequently Asked Questions

This plan is designed for a single border or garden up to 100 square metres — a typical suburban garden. If your space is larger or more complex, get in touch and I'll advise on the right approach.
None at all. Once your order is placed, I'll email you within 2–3 days to request your garden details. All I need is a rough sketch with basic measurements — I do the rest.
An illustrated planting plan showing plant positions, a full plant list with names, quantities, spacing and approximate budget prices, and concept images to show how the planting will look when established. Everything you need to plant with confidence.
Yes. Once your plan is complete, I can arrange supply and delivery of all plants directly to your door — each one labelled and ready to plant. A minimum order of €1,500 applies. Just let me know when ordering if you'd like a supply quote included.
Your completed plan will be delivered within 2 weeks of me receiving all your garden details.
Yes. Every plan is chosen with Irish soil, aspect, wind and exposure in mind. This is not a generic service — plant selection is based on 30 years of working in Irish gardens.
Get in touch and I'll advise on the right approach for your space.