Garden Planting in Shortlands that brings structure, colour and year-round interest to your outdoor space. From planting design to plant supply, we create borders that suit your home and lifestyle. Expect neat installation, careful aftercare advice, and premium finishes.
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Shortlands gardens often deserve planting that looks established quickly and stays tidy through the seasons. We design and install planting schemes that complement properties around Shortlands station and the quieter roads near Shortlands Golf Club. Whether you want a fresh border refresh or a full garden re-plant, we balance colour, texture and structure. Our team handles everything from plant supply to mulching for a clean, finished look.
The BR2 area includes large Edwardian houses, Victorian villas and many 1930s properties with generous front gardens and long rear plots. We plan planting that suits these proportions—strong evergreen framework, layered shrubs, and perennials for reliable flowering. For compact side returns and shaded corners, we use proven plants that thrive without constant fuss. If you’re close to Bromley or Beckenham, we can match planting to contemporary patios and traditional brickwork alike.
Our process starts with a site visit to assess light, soil, drainage and how you use the garden. We then produce a clear planting design, source high-quality stock, and install with correct spacing, staking and mulching. You’ll receive practical aftercare guidance so plants establish well in the first year. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, tidy sites, and a long-term approach to planting success.
As a quiet, affluent suburb with excellent rail links, Shortlands has a mix of mature gardens and newly updated outdoor spaces. In the London Borough of Bromley, soil can vary between heavier clay pockets and freer-draining areas, so we adjust compost, mulches and plant choices accordingly. Access and parking can be tighter on residential streets, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. We also consider mature trees, boundary hedges and neighbouring shade when setting out borders.
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Costs depend on bed size, plant density, and whether you need design, supply and installation. As a guide, small border refreshes often start around £450–£900. Medium planting projects with new shrubs, perennials, bulbs and mulching are commonly £1,200–£3,000. Larger schemes with tree planting and full border reworking can be £3,500–£8,000+. We’ll itemise options to fit your budget.
Most planting jobs take 1–2 days for a straightforward border, including soil improvement and mulching. A larger garden planting shortlands area scheme with multiple beds, trees and shrubs typically takes 3–5 days. Timescales vary with access, the amount of ground preparation needed, and plant availability from nurseries. We’ll confirm lead times after the site visit and schedule work to suit deliveries and weather.
Garden planting in London Borough of Bromley is usually permitted and doesn’t require planning consent. However, there can be restrictions if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if works affect protected trees (Tree Preservation Orders). If we’re planting near boundaries, altering levels, or working around existing trees, we’ll flag any risks early. We can also advise on checking Bromley Council guidance where needed.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the installation elements we control, such as correct planting methods, staking, and bed preparation. Living plants are affected by weather, watering and site conditions, so plant guarantees are more limited and depend on supplier terms. We select robust stock, plant at the right time where possible, and give clear aftercare instructions to maximise establishment.
We can create everything from formal evergreen structure to softer, naturalistic borders. Popular options include mixed shrub and perennial planting, spring bulbs for early colour, specimen trees for height, and low-maintenance groundcover for tricky areas. We also specify composts and mulches (bark, composted green waste, or decorative gravels where suitable) to improve soil and reduce weeds. We’ll help you choose plants that match your taste, light levels and maintenance preference.
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