Those compact Lewisham gardens deserve more than just grass and a shed. From railway-side plots in Hither Green to the leafier corners near Blackheath, every square metre counts when you're working with London soil.
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SE13's mix of Victorian conversions and post-war estates means wildly different garden challenges. Clay-heavy soil near the Quaggy River, shade from neighbouring extensions, forgotten Anderson shelters lurking beneath lawns – we've tackled them all. Whether you're blessed with a south-facing patch behind a Corbett estate house or wrestling with the narrow strip behind a two-up two-down, the right planting scheme transforms everything.
Soil testing kicks things off properly – Lewisham's ground varies street by street. Next comes the fun bit: selecting plants that'll actually thrive here. Pollution-tolerant varieties for properties backing onto the South Circular, shade-lovers for north-facing courtyards overshadowed by loft conversions. Layout planning considers mature sizes, seasonal interest, and how much time you genuinely have for maintenance.
Twenty-three years watching gardens evolve across SE13 teaches you what works. Local knowledge beats glossy catalogues every time – knowing which nurseries stock plants already acclimatised to our microclimate makes all the difference.
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Small courtyard makeovers start around £800-1,200, while transforming a standard Victorian terrace garden runs £2,500-4,000. Larger properties near Blackheath Common often invest £5,000-8,000 for comprehensive planting schemes.
Absolutely – from the conservation areas around Manor House Gardens to the newer developments off Lewisham High Street. Regular projects in Catford, Blackheath borders, and all the residential streets between.
Smaller gardens typically take 2-3 days from soil prep to final mulching. Extensive replanting projects might need a week, especially if we're dealing with drainage issues or removing old root systems.
Everything we plant carries a decade-long establishment guarantee. If something fails despite proper care, we'll replace it free of charge – though our success rate hovers around 97% thanks to careful selection and soil preparation.
Definitely. Many SE13 gardens have established specimens worth preserving – perhaps a mature apple tree or inherited shrubs. We'll assess what's thriving, prune sympathetically, and design new planting to complement what's already successful.
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