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Plants in new home to stay in garden

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valdavi Wed 23-Jul-25 21:04:53

Hope the move goes well!

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valdavi Wed 23-Jul-25 21:04:02

If they are moving locally, you could politely say no for the reason you've given us, that it's a wrench leaving your old garden, & the new garden is very important to you (and legally the plants will be yours)
Then take some cuttings yourself that you can offer them once they've established.
Plants can be expensive, & the previous gardeners would probably prefer their garden to stay as it is & be looked after by another knowledgeable gardener.

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Smintie Wed 23-Jul-25 20:55:02

I’ve bought my next home, 18 months after my husband died. It’s just right for me but with a lovely garden, which was a really important thing for me leaving my beautiful but huge garden we had made over 30 years.

We have exchanged contracts and are due to complete next week. Fixtures and fittings included the plants in the gardens, except for the plants in pots.

I’ve had an email asking for permission for the sellers to remove several plants and shrubs from the garden of my new home, as they remind them of their mum (it’s a probate sale).

They are already taking all the plants in pots and have had several months to take cuttings etc. but haven’t.

Would I be unreasonable to say no? Taking out plants and leaving big gaps will spoil the garden.

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