Garden Planting in Downham that brings colour, structure and year-round interest to your outdoor space. From planting design and plant supply to border planting, trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and mulching, we handle it all. Expect tidy workmanship and planting that suits your garden’s light and soil.
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Whether you’re refreshing tired borders or starting from bare beds, we create planting schemes that look good in every season. We work across BR1, including gardens near Downham Fields and around Grove Park. Our team sources quality plants, positions them for the right light and spacing, then finishes with mulching for a clean, moisture-retaining surface. The result is a garden that establishes quickly and is easier to maintain.
Downham’s established residential estate includes 1920s cottage homes, 1930s semis and post-war housing, each with different garden shapes and levels of shelter. Front gardens often need neat, low-maintenance planting that still feels welcoming, while back gardens benefit from layered borders for privacy and colour. We design around existing patios, paths and lawn areas, and we can soften hard landscaping with shrubs and perennials. If you’re near Catford or Bellingham, we’ll also factor in shade from neighbouring trees and fences.
Our process starts with a site visit to assess soil, drainage, aspect and how you use the space. We then provide a clear planting plan, supply the plants, and carry out careful planting with correct staking, watering-in and mulching. We keep disruption low, leave the site tidy, and explain aftercare so your new planting thrives. Local homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, transparent options, and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
We regularly deliver garden planting in the Downham area and across the London Borough of Lewisham, so we’re used to compact plots, side access limitations and on-street parking. Soil can vary from lighter, free-draining beds to heavier ground that benefits from organic improvement and mulching. We plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption, especially near schools and community facilities such as Bonus Pastor Catholic College. Plant choices are tailored to wind exposure, shade patterns and boundary planting for privacy.
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Costs vary with bed size, plant density and whether you need a full planting design. As a guide, small border refreshes often start from £350–£800 including plants, while medium gardens commonly fall between £1,200–£3,000. Larger schemes with tree planting, extensive shrub structure and premium perennials can be £3,500–£7,500+. We’ll itemise plant supply, labour, soil improvement and mulching so you can adjust to budget.
Most planting jobs take 1–2 days for a straightforward border installation, including soil preparation and mulching. A full-garden scheme with multiple beds, tree planting and lots of perennials typically takes 2–5 days. Timescales depend on access, the amount of ground preparation required, and whether we’re removing old plants first. Weather can also affect digging and planting, but we plan around forecasts to protect new stock.
In most cases, garden planting is permitted and doesn’t need planning permission. The main exceptions involve protected trees (Tree Preservation Orders), work within conservation areas, or changes that affect shared boundaries. If you’re adding or removing trees as part of the planting, we can help you check constraints and make sensible recommendations. We also advise on planting near drains, walls and public footpaths to avoid future issues.
Yes. Our workmanship is covered by a 10-year warranty, which includes the correct installation of planting beds, edging and associated preparation we carry out. Living plants are naturally subject to weather and aftercare, so plant guarantees depend on supplier terms and proper watering in the first weeks. We’ll provide an aftercare guide and can arrange follow-up maintenance visits to help new shrubs, perennials and trees establish well.
We offer planting design with options ranging from modern, architectural schemes to softer cottage-style borders. Popular choices include evergreen structure with shrubs, long-flowering perennials for colour, spring bulbs for early impact, and specimen trees for height and shade. We can also create wildlife-friendly planting with pollinator favourites and berrying shrubs. During the design stage we’ll match plants to your soil, sunlight, and the level of maintenance you want.
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