Flower Beds in Shortlands, designed to suit your home and lifestyle. We create crisp new beds, improve soil, and plant for reliable seasonal colour. Expect tidy workmanship, thoughtful planting design, and results that mature beautifully.
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A well-planned flower bed can transform a front garden, soften hard landscaping, and bring colour right up to the house. In Shortlands, we build and refresh beds for BR2 homeowners who want structure as well as bloom. Whether you’re near Shortlands station or closer to Beckenham, we’ll design planting that suits light levels, aspect and maintenance preferences. From bulbs for spring to perennials for long-term interest, we plan for year-round impact.
Shortlands is known for larger Edwardian houses, Victorian villas and well-kept 1930s properties, often with mature boundaries and established lawns. These gardens benefit from defined bed lines, improved soil structure and planting that complements period features. We regularly work across Bromley, Ravensbourne and Bickley, tailoring bed sizes and plant choices to each plot’s proportions. If you want a smarter frontage or a more inviting patio border, we’ll make it cohesive and practical.
Our process starts with bed creation and soil preparation: edging, excavation where needed, and adding organic matter to support healthy roots. Next comes planting design—balancing perennials, annuals and bulbs for colour, texture and succession—followed by careful planting and mulching to lock in moisture and suppress weeds. We keep sites neat, communicate clearly, and schedule work efficiently (we’re around 20 minutes away). Homeowners choose us for dependable horticultural standards and a finish that stays sharp.
Gardens across the London Borough of Bromley often have variable soil—heavier ground in places, with compacted areas near paths and drives. We test drainage, adjust soil with compost and grit where needed, and choose plants that cope with local conditions. Access and parking can be tighter on residential roads near Shortlands station, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. For larger plots by Shortlands Golf Club, we scale borders to look balanced from the house and lawn.
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Costs vary with bed size, edging requirements, soil improvement and plant selection. As a guide, refreshing an existing border with soil conditioning, planting and mulch often starts from £450–£900. Creating new beds with excavation, edging and a fuller planting scheme is commonly £1,200–£3,000+. Premium designs with mature specimens or extensive borders can be higher. We provide a clear, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most small to medium beds can be completed in 1–2 days, including soil preparation, planting and mulching. Larger gardens or multiple borders typically take 3–5 days, especially if new bed lines, turf removal or significant soil improvement is needed. Timescales also depend on access, waste removal, and whether plants are sourced to a specific palette. We’ll confirm a schedule before starting.
In most cases, creating or improving flower beds is permitted and doesn’t require planning permission. Restrictions can apply if your property is listed, within a conservation area, or if works affect protected trees or boundaries. If you’re altering levels, adding retaining edges, or working near street-facing areas, we’ll flag any potential issues. We can advise on sensible compliance and help you check Bromley requirements where relevant.
Yes. Our workmanship is covered by a 10-year warranty, which applies to the installation elements we control, such as bed formation, edging and related groundworks. Plant performance depends on weather, aftercare and seasonal availability, but we only supply quality stock and plant correctly for the conditions. We’ll provide care guidance and can return for maintenance visits. Any issues linked to installation are put right promptly.
We can create crisp curves or formal straight borders, with edging options such as steel, brick, stone setts or discreet spade-cut lines. Planting can be cottage-style mixes, contemporary grasses and perennials, evergreen structure with seasonal colour, or pollinator-friendly schemes. Popular choices include spring bulbs, summer annual colour, and reliable perennials for repeat flowering. We’ll help you choose based on light, soil, and how much upkeep you want.
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