Soft Landscaping in Blackheath that brings structure, colour and year-round interest to your garden. From lawn installation and border planting to hedging, mulching and irrigation, we deliver a finish that suits SE3 homes.
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From Blackheath Common to the streets around Blackheath Village, gardens here deserve planting that looks established and stays healthy. We deliver lawn installation, border planting, shrub and tree planting, plus hedging to frame views and soften hard landscaping. Every job starts with proper topsoil preparation so plants root well and lawns knit quickly. If you want a garden that feels cohesive rather than piecemeal, we plan the planting as a complete scheme.
Blackheath’s Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and period conversions often come with mature boundaries, shaded corners and long, narrow plots. Our soft landscaping blackheath area service is tailored to these conditions, balancing structure with seasonal colour and privacy. We select plants that suit aspect and soil, and we design borders to work with existing paths, terraces and garden levels. For clients in Greenwich, Lee and Kidbrooke, we also factor in access routes and tidy working practices.
We begin with a site visit, then produce a clear planting and materials plan covering topsoil, mulching and irrigation where needed. Our team handles ground preparation, planting, edging and clean-up, with careful watering-in and aftercare guidance. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, reliable scheduling and a premium finish that holds up through the seasons. With a 30-minute run from our Norbury base, we’re responsive for follow-up visits and seasonal tweaks.
SE3 gardens can vary from free-draining slopes to heavier, compacted ground, especially where lawns have been overused. In the Royal Borough of Greenwich/London Borough of Lewisham, we also plan around on-street parking, controlled zones and access through side passages typical of period homes. We choose planting that copes with wind exposure near open spaces like Blackheath Common. Where roots and heritage boundaries are present, we adapt digging methods and planting positions to protect them.
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Costs vary with garden size, access and the amount of soil improvement required. As a guide, lawn installation commonly ranges from £35–£80 per m² depending on preparation and turf type. Border planting can start around £600–£1,500 for small schemes, rising to £3,000–£8,000+ for larger, layered planting with topsoil, mulching and irrigation. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most small to medium soft landscaping projects in Blackheath take 1–3 days, such as a new lawn with a few borders and mulching. Larger gardens with multiple planting beds, hedging, tree planting and irrigation typically take 1–2 weeks. Timescales depend on ground preparation, weather, curing time for soil levels, and whether we’re working around existing features like mature trees or restricted access through side gates.
Soft landscaping works such as lawns, planting, mulching and most irrigation are usually permitted and don’t need planning permission. However, there can be constraints in conservation areas, on listed buildings, or where trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). We’ll ask the right questions, check local constraints where relevant, and advise before any tree work or significant changes near boundaries or highways.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty, covering installation standards such as correct ground preparation, edging, levels and irrigation workmanship where installed by us. Living plants are affected by weather and aftercare, so plant guarantees are typically shorter and depend on watering and maintenance. We provide clear aftercare instructions and can arrange follow-up visits to check establishment, adjust irrigation settings and replace any failures where applicable.
We offer hard-wearing family lawns, fine ornamental turf, and shade-tolerant mixes where light is limited. For planting, popular choices include evergreen structure (box alternatives), flowering shrubs, specimen trees, and mixed perennial borders for long-season colour. We supply screened topsoil, compost-enriched blends and mulches such as bark, woodchip or composted mulch. We’ll recommend options based on your aspect, soil, and the style of your home and garden.
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