Garden Planting in Oval that suits your space, light and lifestyle. From planting design and plant supply to borders, trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and mulching, we deliver lasting results. Expect tidy workmanship and planting that looks good in every season.
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From compact courtyards near Oval tube station to larger plots by Kennington Park, our planting team creates gardens that feel established quickly and improve with time. We combine planting design with reliable plant supply, then install borders, shrubs, trees, perennials and bulbs with care. Whether you want a crisp evergreen framework or a softer, wildlife-friendly mix, we tailor the palette to your site. We regularly work across SE11 and nearby streets around The Oval cricket ground.
Oval’s Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and mansion flats often come with narrow side returns, raised beds and shaded rear gardens. We plan planting that copes with reflected heat from brick walls, limited soil depth and overlooked boundaries. If you’re in Kennington, Vauxhall or Stockwell, we can design schemes that balance privacy with light, using climbers, multi-stem trees and layered shrub planting. The aim is a garden that looks considered from the kitchen window as well as at ground level.
We start with a site visit to assess aspect, drainage and existing planting, then propose a clear planting plan with options to suit your budget. Plants are sourced from trusted nurseries, delivered fresh, and planted with proper soil preparation and mulching to reduce watering and weeds. We work cleanly, protect paths and finishes, and leave you with an aftercare plan for the first season. Homeowners choose us for consistent quality, straightforward communication and dependable follow-up.
In the London Borough of Lambeth, many Oval gardens sit on clay-heavy soils that hold water in winter and bake hard in summer. We improve structure with organic matter and mulch, and select plants that tolerate these swings. Access can be tight around Georgian terraces, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully and work considerately with neighbours. Where parking controls apply near SE11, we schedule efficiently to minimise disruption.
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Costs vary with bed size, plant density and whether you need soil improvement. As a guide, border planting for a small courtyard can start from £600–£1,500, while a fuller scheme for a typical terrace garden is often £1,800–£4,500. Tree planting usually adds £250–£1,200 per tree depending on size and access. Plant supply, compost, mulch and disposal can be included as an itemised allowance.
Most planting installs take 1–2 days for a small courtyard or front garden, and 2–5 days for a larger rear garden with multiple borders and trees. Timescales depend on access, the amount of soil preparation required, and whether we’re removing old shrubs or reworking beds. If you choose a phased approach (for example, structural shrubs first, perennials later), we can spread visits across the season to suit you.
In most cases, garden planting and new borders don’t require planning permission. However, there are exceptions: trees may be protected by a Tree Preservation Order, and some properties near conservation areas can have additional restrictions. If you’re removing or significantly pruning a tree, we’ll advise on checks and notices where needed. We also consider boundary issues and neighbour impact before installing larger trees or screening planting.
Fine Landscaping provides a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our installed landscaping elements, including bed preparation and planting installation methods. Living plants are subject to seasonal conditions and aftercare, so plant replacement is typically handled case-by-case, based on the species, time of year and watering arrangements. We set you up for success with correct soil preparation, mulching and a clear care plan. If something fails due to installation issues, we put it right.
We can create everything from formal evergreen structure to relaxed, naturalistic borders. Popular options in Oval include shade-tolerant courtyard schemes, drought-resilient planting for sunny terraces, and wildlife-friendly mixes with long-flowering perennials and bulbs. Materials often include compost-rich soil improvers and decorative mulches (bark, composted mulch or gravel where suitable). We’ll recommend plants and finishes that match your garden’s aspect, your preferred look and the time you want to spend maintaining it.
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