Landscape Gardener Contractors in Kensington for beautifully planned, expertly planted gardens that suit period properties and mansion blocks. From design to lawns, borders and maintenance, we deliver polished results with minimal disruption. Serving W8 and W14 with a premium, detail-led approach.
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Kensington gardens demand a careful balance of structure, planting and practicality. Whether you’re near Kensington Palace or along Kensington High Street, we create outdoor spaces that look established, not newly installed. Our team handles garden design, planting design, soft landscaping and lawn installation with a clean, professional finish. Expect crisp edges, healthy plants and layouts that work for everyday living and entertaining.
We regularly work across Holland Park, South Kensington and Earl’s Court, where stucco townhouses, mansion blocks and period conversions often come with compact courtyards, raised terraces or shaded rear gardens. These settings benefit from layered border planting, evergreen structure and the right lawn choice for light levels. We also plan for privacy, sightlines and year-round interest, especially where neighbouring windows overlook. Every scheme is tailored to your property’s proportions and the way you use the space.
Our process starts with a site visit and clear design direction, followed by a detailed plan for planting, levels and finishes. We schedule deliveries and installation to suit access constraints and keep the site tidy throughout. You’ll receive straightforward guidance on aftercare, plus optional maintenance plans to keep borders, lawns, trees and shrubs thriving. Fine Landscaping is based in Norbury, around 40 minutes away, so you get responsive local service without compromise on quality.
In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, access and parking can be tight, especially around W8 and W14 mansion blocks. We plan loading, waste removal and working hours to reduce disruption and keep neighbours on side. Many gardens have shaded aspects, mature trees and restricted drainage routes, so we specify plants and soil improvement accordingly. If your home is near Holland Park or Notting Hill, we’ll also factor in privacy, wind exposure and overlooked boundaries.
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Costs vary with access, waste removal and the level of design detail. As a guide, soft landscaping and border planting often starts from £1,500–£4,000 for smaller gardens. Lawn installation typically ranges from £1,200–£3,500 depending on preparation and turf type. Full garden renovation with planting design can be £8,000–£30,000+, especially where levels, drainage or extensive tree and shrub planting are involved.
Smaller jobs such as border planting or a lawn install usually take 1–3 days. A mid-sized soft landscaping project with planting design often runs 1–2 weeks, while a full garden renovation can take 3–8 weeks. Timescales depend on access (common around mansion blocks), weather, lead times for plants and materials, and whether groundwork, drainage or significant soil improvement is required.
Most garden works such as planting, lawns and general soft landscaping are permitted and don’t require planning permission. However, rules can apply for listed buildings, conservation areas, boundary changes, significant tree works (including TPOs), and alterations that affect drainage or levels. We’ll flag likely constraints during the survey and can help you check requirements with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed landscaping elements, covering defects arising from installation rather than wear and tear. Plants are living materials, so their success depends on season, weather and aftercare; we’ll advise on watering and maintenance to maximise establishment. Where applicable, manufacturer warranties on materials are passed on to you. Optional maintenance plans help protect the finish long-term.
Kensington clients often choose structured evergreen planting with seasonal colour, layered borders, and statement trees or multi-stem shrubs for privacy. For lawns, we’ll recommend hard-wearing turf or shade-tolerant options based on aspect. Soft landscaping can include soil conditioning, mulching, and refined edging details to suit period properties. We guide you through plant palettes, maintenance levels and year-round interest so the design fits your lifestyle.
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