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Étreinte – Resilient Natural Border

💬 A word from the landscaper

Kathy Van Rooij

"Étreinte is a composition designed as a plant refuge. Volumes come together, foliage intertwines, and the whole creates an immediate sensation of softness and protection. I designed this palette to establish a dense but soothing presence, where each plant participates in a muted harmony. Over time, the composition gains thickness and cohesion, eventually forming a true living cocoon."

Kathy Van Rooij

Landscaper & Founder

Étreinte – Resilient Natural Border

ÉTREINTE is a natural, local and ultra-resilient border, designed to bloom for a long time without complicating your life. 100% native, designed for urban gardens, wall bases, fences and sidewalks. It combines generous flowering, readable structure and minimal maintenance, while offering a precious refuge for local biodiversity.

Surface

1m courant

Plants

10 plants

Exposure

Sun to part shade

Soil type

Ordinary to poor soil, well drained

We precisely adjust this composition to your garden:

  • Adaptation to your actual surface
  • Spacing adjustment
  • Consideration of your constraints
  • Human validation of the composition

👉 You receive an optimized version, ready to be planted.

💡 Your kit already works perfectly without this option. It simply allows for an even more precise and integrated result.

79.00 €

✨ Why you'll love it

  • 100% native plants from Belgium
  • Very attractive to pollinators
  • Little watering after 1st year
  • Minimum maintenance: 1 pruning/year
  • Flowering spread from March to October

🌱 Plant composition

Thymus serpyllumPrunella vulgarisLotus corniculatusAchillea millefoliumScabiosa columbariaCentaurea nigraMalva moschataCampanula tracheliumVerbascum thapsusEchium vulgare

📐 Conditions & planting

Surface

1m courant

Exposure

Sun to part shade

Soil type

Ordinary to poor soil, well drained

Height

Depth: 80 cm

Style

Modular natural border

✂️ Maintenance

  • Regular watering the first season
  • Then autonomous
  • Mowing or pruning at end of winter (February–March)
  • No fertilizer needed

📦 Kit content

  • The young plants
  • The numbered planting plan
  • A step-by-step installation guide

🌿 Plant Availability

Our compositions are made from locally grown indigenous plants, according to seasons and natural cycles.

It may happen that at the time of your order, a specific species is temporarily unavailable (cultivation delay, weather conditions, producer availability…).

In this case:

  • ✨ It will be replaced by an equivalent indigenous species
  • ✨ Respecting the same exposure
  • ✨ Similar height and structure
  • ✨ Comparable ecological and aesthetic interest

We always ensure to preserve:

  • The landscape balance of the composition
  • The coherence of flowering
  • The value for biodiversity
  • The spirit of the kit you have chosen

Each replacement is made with care, respecting our quality standards.

Thank you for your trust in nature — the garden evolves, and that's also what makes it precious 💚

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Frequently Asked Questions – Before Planting

🌱 Is it really suitable for my garden / balcony?
Yes — our kits are specifically designed for urban and semi-urban spaces: balcony, terrace, small garden, wooden planter or window box, border edge. Each sheet clearly indicates the ideal exposure (sun, partial shade, shade). If in doubt, you can write to us before ordering.
🌸 Will it really look beautiful?
Yes — and sustainably. Our compositions are structured (balanced heights), designed for staggered flowering, and aesthetic even outside flowering (foliage, silhouettes). You're not just buying plants: you're buying a coherent and evolving landscape composition.
🐝 Does it really attract pollinators?
Yes. We select species recommended by Natagora for their ecological interest. Result: wild bees, butterflies, hoverflies, natural auxiliaries. Even a few square meters can make a difference.
🪴 I don't have a green thumb. Is this for me?
Yes. Our kits are designed for motivated beginners, urban gardeners, and people who want natural without complexity. You receive: a clear planting plan, simple maintenance tips, a robust and hardy palette. Maintenance decreases significantly after the first year.
💧 Will I have to water all the time?
No. Indigenous plants are adapted to our climate. After installation: regular watering the first few weeks, then only during dry periods. They consume much less water than classic horticultural annuals.
🌡 What about heat waves?
Our compositions are more resilient than exotic plants. In containers: deep but spaced watering, mulching recommended, avoid containers that are too thin in full sun. We provide all recommendations in the care sheet.
📦 What exactly do I receive?
Depending on the kit: the selected plants, a planting diagram, a clear care sheet, our installation tips. Potting soil and containers are not included (unless specifically mentioned).
📅 When is the best time to plant?
Ideally: autumn (best rooting) or spring (also very good). You can plant frost-free almost all year round.
♻️ Where do the plants come from?
We prioritize local producers, cultivation without heavy treatments, species adapted to our soils. Our approach is consistent from selection to planting.
🌾 What's the difference from a regular garden center?
At a garden center, you buy individual plants. At Atelier Symbiose, you receive a coherent composition, ecologically designed, aesthetically balanced, adapted to your exposure, with support. It's a turnkey project.
💚 Why choose Atelier Symbiose?
Because you're not planting for a season. You're installing a living, sustainable, and elegant ecosystem. An aesthetic gesture. An ecological gesture. A local gesture.
🚚 How does delivery work?
Each order is carefully prepared by hand: selection of the best plants, protection of roots and foliage, preparation of your planting plan and advice sheets. 📦 Shipping within 3 to 5 business days. Delivery costs cover protective packaging, logistics preparation and shipping. The amount is calculated automatically based on weight, size and delivery address. 🌱 Plants are fragile living beings requiring adapted packaging and fast transport — that's why costs may be slightly higher than for standard items. 📍 Delivery zones: Belgium 🇧🇪 and France 🇫🇷 (some regions). Upon receipt: unpack quickly, water lightly if necessary, install or place away from direct sunlight. Plants may appear stressed from transport — they usually recover very quickly. 📩 Problem? Contact us within 48h with a photo. We will always find a solution.