I Have Chalk Soil Which Is Only About A Foot Below Soil

Question

I would like some plant/flower interest in a border of 20x8ft evergreen mainly if possible they could be Hosta/ferns/grasses/hebes (that the extent of my knowledge) nothing that will grow more than 4ft

Answer 1

Here are some ideas below. You mention hosta and ferns, but they are only for shady areas, so I included shade plants, too.

The flowering evergreens in this article are more the size you want:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-shade-tolerant-evergreens.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-evergreen-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-ornamental-grasses.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-plants.htm