Soft Landscaping in Denmark Hill that brings structure, colour and year-round kerb appeal. From fresh turf to layered borders, we plant and finish gardens built to thrive in SE5.
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If your garden in SE5 feels tired, uneven or hard to maintain, soft landscaping is the quickest way to reset it properly. We install lawns, plant borders and add trees, shrubs and hedging to create a balanced, usable space. Homeowners around Denmark Hill station and Ruskin Park often ask for planting that looks established without becoming high-maintenance. We design for seasonality, privacy and long-term health rather than short-lived impact.
Denmark Hill’s mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and purpose-built flats brings plenty of garden variety—from compact courtyards to long rear plots. We’re used to narrow side returns, shared access and stepped levels common around Camberwell and Herne Hill. Planting plans are tailored to light, aspect and how you actually use the space, whether that’s family play, entertaining or a calm outlook from the kitchen. Where gardens sit close to neighbouring buildings, we select plants that cope well with shade and reflective heat.
Our process starts with a site visit, soil assessment and clear planting brief, followed by a detailed proposal. We prepare ground properly with quality topsoil, mulching and tidy edging so the garden beds perform from day one. Irrigation options are planned early to protect new lawns and planting through summer. Fine Landscaping is based 20 minutes away, and our work is backed by a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
Gardens in the London Borough of Southwark often have compact access routes and limited on-street parking, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Soil can vary from tired, compacted ground to imported fill, so we test levels and improve structure with topsoil and mulching where needed. Around King’s College Hospital and Maudsley Hospital, we keep schedules tidy and considerate of busy streets. Plant choices are matched to light conditions typical of Victorian housing plots and boundary walls.
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Costs vary with garden size, access and the amount of preparation needed. As a guide, lawn installation typically starts from £45–£90 per m² depending on turf type and groundworks. Border planting can range from £350–£1,500+ for smaller gardens, rising with mature shrubs, hedging or specimen trees. Irrigation systems often add £600–£2,500+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit in SE5.
Most soft landscaping projects in Denmark Hill take 1–5 days, depending on scope. A straightforward lawn replacement may be completed in 1–2 days, while new borders, hedging, trees and soil improvement often take 3–5 days. Timescales are affected by access through terraces, skip placement, ground conditions and whether irrigation is included. Planting is scheduled to suit the season, with autumn and spring often ideal for establishment.
Most soft landscaping—lawns, planting, mulching and typical garden irrigation—doesn’t require planning permission. However, restrictions can apply if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if works affect protected trees (Tree Preservation Orders). If you’re adding significant boundary hedging changes or tree work near highways, extra checks may be needed. We’ll flag likely requirements during the survey and can help you confirm details with Southwark Council before work starts.
Yes. Fine Landscaping provides a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed elements such as ground preparation, edging, and irrigation installation. Living materials like turf and plants are covered for establishment subject to correct aftercare, watering and seasonal conditions. We’ll give you a clear care plan for lawns, shrubs and hedging, plus guidance on feeding and mulching. If any issues arise from installation, we return promptly to inspect and put things right.
We offer hard-wearing family turf, premium ornamental turf, and shade-tolerant lawn solutions where light is limited. Planting options include layered borders with perennials and grasses, evergreen structure with shrubs, and privacy screening using hedging such as yew, hornbeam or laurel (where suitable). For trees, we can supply multi-stems or smaller specimens to suit space and roots. We’ll recommend topsoil grades, mulches and irrigation layouts to match your garden’s conditions and maintenance preferences.
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