Spring arrives differently in every Dartford garden - whether you're working with chalk-heavy soil near Greenhithe or the clay patches common around Crayford. Creating thriving planted spaces here requires understanding what actually flourishes in our particular corner of Kent.
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Those Victorian terraces throughout DA1 often surprise newcomers with their generous rear gardens, perfect canvases for ambitious planting schemes. Working across Dartford for over a decade, we've learned which plants cope with our riverside microclimate and occasional flooding. The right choices transform even the most challenging plots into year-round havens.
Successful planting starts beneath the surface. Dartford's varied geology means soil preparation differs street by street - the gravelly deposits near the old quarries behave nothing like the heavy clay found closer to Bexley. Each garden receives tailored soil improvement before anything goes in the ground. Plants selected specifically for their position, aspect and your maintenance preferences ensure lasting results rather than seasonal disappointments.
Local knowledge beats generic gardening advice every time. Having planted thousands of gardens between the Darenth Valley and the Thames, we know exactly which suppliers provide the healthiest specimens for our area.
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Border planting typically ranges from £35-60 per square metre, depending on plant density and specimen sizes. A typical DA1 semi-detached rear garden makeover usually falls between £1,200-£3,500.
Absolutely - from the new developments near Bluewater to established gardens in DA1's conservation areas, including regular work in Crayford and Greenhithe.
Most residential gardens take 2-4 days from soil preparation to final mulching. Larger schemes or complete redesigns might extend to a week.
Every planting scheme includes our decade-long workmanship guarantee, plus detailed aftercare guidance specific to your garden's conditions and chosen plants.
Surprisingly well-suited species include Mediterranean herbs on south-facing slopes, native woodland plants for shaded areas near the Darenth, and drought-tolerant perennials for chalk-influenced soils. Each garden's aspect and conditions guide our recommendations.
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