Soft Landscaping in Chelsea designed for beautiful, liveable gardens that suit period homes and luxury apartments. From lawn installation and border planting to irrigation and mulching, we deliver crisp, thriving results.
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Chelsea gardens demand detail: clean lines, healthy planting, and year-round structure. Whether you’re near King’s Road or walking distance from the Saatchi Gallery, we create planting schemes that look established quickly and mature gracefully. Our team handles lawn installation, border planting, hedging and mulching with a finish that matches the neighbourhood’s standards. We also install irrigation to keep planting consistent through dry spells.
The Chelsea area includes Georgian townhouses, Victorian mansions and high-end apartments, each with different constraints and opportunities. Courtyard gardens often need shade-tolerant shrubs and careful soil improvement, while larger rear gardens suit layered borders and specimen trees. We regularly work across SW3 and SW10, as well as nearby South Kensington and Fulham. Our approach balances elegant design with practical maintenance for busy homeowners.
We start with a site visit to assess light, drainage, access and existing soil, then recommend a tailored planting and lawn plan. Topsoil grading, mulching and irrigation are specified to support strong establishment, not just a good day-one look. Work is scheduled to minimise disruption, with tidy handover and clear aftercare guidance. Homeowners choose us for consistent communication, skilled horticulture, and a 10-year warranty for complete peace of mind.
Working in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea often means restricted access, controlled parking and narrow side returns. We plan deliveries, waste removal and planting logistics to suit these constraints and keep neighbours onside. Local gardens can have compact, shaded areas and variable drainage, so we focus on soil conditioning, suitable plant choices and reliable irrigation. The result is soft landscaping Chelsea area homeowners can maintain without constant replanting.
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Costs vary with garden size, access and the specification. As a guide, lawn installation commonly starts from around £45–£90 per m² depending on ground preparation. Border planting with shrubs and perennials is often £80–£180 per m² including soil improvement. Tree planting typically ranges from £250–£1,500+ per tree depending on size and staking needs. Irrigation systems usually start from £1,200–£4,000+.
Most soft landscaping projects take 2–10 working days. A small courtyard refresh with mulching, shrub planting and irrigation tweaks can be completed in 2–4 days, while full lawn installation plus new borders and hedging often needs 1–2 weeks. Timescales depend on access, spoil removal, soil preparation and plant availability. Weather and ground conditions also affect when we can grade topsoil and lay turf for best results.
Soft landscaping is usually permitted and doesn’t require planning permission, especially for planting, turfing, mulching and irrigation. However, some properties in Chelsea may be listed or within conservation areas, which can affect tree works, boundary hedging, and changes that alter the character of the frontage. We check constraints, advise on any permissions, and can help with documentation where needed. We also follow local rules for waste, parking and work hours.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed elements, covering issues caused by installation faults such as poor preparation, incorrect grading or irrigation installation errors. Plants are living materials, so plant guarantees depend on season, species and aftercare, but we supply clear care instructions and can offer maintenance plans to support establishment. If any workmanship-related problems arise, we return promptly to inspect and put things right.
We tailor designs to your style and site conditions, from formal evergreen structure to relaxed, seasonal planting. Popular options include premium turf or seeded lawns, clipped hedging, shade-tolerant shrubs for courtyards, and specimen trees for focal points. We can specify topsoil blends, composted mulches, and drip or pop-up irrigation depending on planting density. For soft landscaping in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we also consider privacy, light levels and maintenance time.
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