Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Plant Designs do? More
We provide planting and maintenance for spaces all over London, helping to make the city a greener place to live and work. This covers everything from potted desk plants through to enormous living walls – we design, install, and then care for our clients’ displays, ensuring they stay green and healthy. We also sell house plants to customers online and from our Exmouth Market shop – you can learn more about that here.
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What is ‘biophilic design’? More
We’re glad you asked! ‘Biophilia’ is a term coined by American biologist Edward O. Wilson, literally meaning ‘love of life’. He used it to describe the innate connection humans feel with nature, including plants. So ‘biophilic design’ is focused on this principle – that man-made structures are made inherently more powerful when they incorporate nature into their design.
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Why do you offer plant rental, rather than purchase? More
We want to make sure your plants look their best, so we offer them on a rental basis rather than outright purchase. That means no initial purchase for you and that our trained horticulturists can come in and maintain your plants, replacing them if needed to ensure they remain looking their very best.
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Are you hiring at the moment? More
If you’re interested in joining our team, you can take a look at our job opportunities page to see which roles we’re currently hiring for.
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What is your environmental policy? More
At Plant Designs, sustainability is a really important part of our business. You can read more about the steps we’re taking to make our business more environmentally friendly here.
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Where do you get your plants from? More
We have worked with ethical growers in Holland for many years now, and continue to source the majority of our plants from them. If you’re interested in reading more about this, you can take a look at our suppliers page.
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I want to buy plants for my office, not rent. Can you help? More
We primarily deal with plant rental, however if you’re interested in buying we do have several options.
If you’re a design and build company looking for outright plant purchase, please send us an enquiry outlining the nature of the project you’re working on. Our design team will then be in touch to discuss how we can work together.
If you’re an office or other commercial space looking to purchase plants, we strongly recommend you consider a rental and maintenance service. Taking care of plants is specialist work, and your office will look it’s best when you have well cared for plants.
If you’d still like to buy, you can shop our range of house plants online here.
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What is your minimum monthly service charge? More
Our prices for plant rental and ongoing expert maintenance start at £250pcm.
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Do you provide services outside of London? More
For logistical reasons, our service area centres in the City of London and a limited number of other boroughs. We don’t provide services outside of London, however, we’re always more than happy to point you in the right direction of local companies who can help. Just get in touch for more information.
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Do you sell fresh flowers? More
We no longer sell fresh flowers, however, we do have Bloom – our stunning range of flowering plants. Designed to make an impact, these beautiful arrangements bring colour and living displays to your space. They are also a much more cost effective option than regular cut flower deliveries.
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Do you sell houseplants? More
We do! On our shop website you’ll find a select range of plants that have been carefully chosen with at-home use in mind – easy to care for, impactful greenery. You can also shop in-store at our beautiful Exmouth Market plant shop where you can the full range and get friendly expert advice.
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I have office plants that need care, can you help? More
Yes! If you have plants that need maintenance we can come and meet with you to discuss your needs and start, or take over the maintenance of your displays. Please get in touch to discuss your space and one of our team will be in touch to discuss your needs.
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I’d like to talk to you about a PR opportunity. Who should I contact? More
Please send any PR or marketing enquiries to our Marketing Team. Please email chloe@plantdesigns.co.uk.
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I want to host a plant workshop for my team. Can you help? More
Yes! We love sharing our passion for plants with clients, and plant workshops make the perfect group experience for teams of any size. We currently offer workshops in our plant-filled Exmouth Market workshop, at your premises, or remotely. Just send us an enquiry outlining your needs, and one of the team will get in touch to discuss further.
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My team would like to know more about plants. Is this something you can help with? More
Absolutely! We love sharing our plant expertise with other plant fans.
We regularly host presentations on biophilia and the benefits of plants, as well as interactive planting workshops. These can be held on your premises, in our beautiful Exmouth Market workshop, or remotely. We can also offer walk-around tours of your office space with one of our horticultural experts, who can explain to your staff all about the individual species you have in your space. Just get in touch with your client manager to arrange.
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I’m not a business, but I’d like to attend one of your workshops. Is this possible? More
Yes! We run regular workshops at our Exmouth Market shop and you can see upcoming dates and book here. You can also contact our shop team to enquire about private group bookings.
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