Low Maintenance Gardens in East Dulwich that look smart all year with minimal upkeep. We combine hard landscaping, evergreen planting and clever irrigation for effortless outdoor living. Built for busy SE22 homes and family gardens.
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East Dulwich homeowners love outdoor space, but not everyone has time for constant mowing, weeding and watering. Our low maintenance gardens east dulwich area service creates tidy, durable gardens that suit busy weeks and weekend plans. From Lordship Lane terraces to homes near Peckham Rye, we design spaces that stay presentable in every season. Expect practical layouts, clean edges and planting that behaves itself.
We work across SE22 on Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions where garden shapes are often long, narrow and overlooked. That means smart zoning, privacy-friendly evergreen planting and materials that don’t demand annual sanding or staining. Whether you want a child-friendly lawn alternative or a simple entertaining deck, we tailor the design to your property and lifestyle. Access can be tight, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully.
Our process starts with a site visit, clear options and a written scope so you know exactly what’s included. We handle everything from ground preparation and drainage to planting and finishing details, keeping the site tidy throughout. Fine Landscaping is based just 20 minutes away, so aftercare and snagging are straightforward. Homeowners choose us for reliable timelines, high-quality materials and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Gardens in the London Borough of Southwark often sit on mixed London clay, so we focus on drainage, stable sub-bases and preventing waterlogging. East Dulwich streets can have limited parking and access, especially around Dulwich Village and Nunhead, so we schedule deliveries and loading considerately. Many period homes have steps, retaining walls or mature roots to work around, which we factor into levels and foundations. The result is a garden that stays neat without constant intervention.
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Costs vary with size, access and specification. As a guide, a small SE22 back garden refresh with gravel, weed membrane and simple planting often starts around £2,500–£6,000. Mid-sized gardens with composite decking and new edging typically fall between £7,000–£15,000. Full redesigns including artificial grass, hard landscaping and automated irrigation can be £15,000–£30,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most projects take 3–10 working days depending on the amount of groundwork and hard landscaping. A straightforward artificial grass install may take 2–4 days, while composite decking with steps, lighting channels and planting can take 1–2 weeks. Timescales are affected by access through the house, waste removal, weather, and whether we’re altering levels or drainage. We agree a schedule in advance and keep you updated daily.
In many cases, garden landscaping is permitted development, especially like-for-like surfaces, planting, decking at low level, and patios. However, rules can apply if you’re significantly raising ground levels, installing large decking platforms, adding tall boundary structures, or working on a listed building or within a conservation area. We’ll flag likely permissions during the survey and can help you check Southwark guidance before work starts, so there are no surprises.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for hard landscaping installations, including sub-bases, paving/edging installation and structural elements such as retaining features built by our team. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for products like composite decking boards, artificial grass and irrigation components, and we’ll pass those details to you. The warranty covers defects from installation, not damage from misuse, extreme weather events, or third-party alterations.
We tailor the look to your home and how you use the space. Popular options include premium artificial grass with pet-friendly infill, composite decking in modern greys or warm timber tones, gravel areas with crisp steel or stone edging, and evergreen planting for year-round structure. We also install automated irrigation and container planting for colour without heavy digging. We’ll bring samples, discuss drainage and shade, and produce a layout that suits your budget.
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