Soft Landscaping in East Dulwich that makes your garden feel established, balanced and easy to maintain. From fresh lawns to structured borders, we plant with purpose and finish with immaculate detail. Trusted by SE22 homeowners who want a premium result.
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From Lordship Lane gardens to plots near Dulwich Park, well-planned planting can transform how you use your outdoor space. We deliver lawn installation, border planting and mulching that look natural but stay tidy. Whether you want a family-friendly lawn or a more architectural scheme, we tailor the planting to light, aspect and lifestyle. Our soft landscaping team works across SE22 with clean, careful workmanship.
East Dulwich is known for Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions, often with long, narrow rear gardens. We design borders that suit these proportions, adding height with trees and structure with hedging where space allows. In the soft landscaping East Dulwich area, we regularly improve tired lawns, refresh topsoil, and rework planting to handle shade from mature neighbouring trees. We also plan for pets, children and entertaining, so the garden performs as well as it looks.
We start with a site visit to assess drainage, soil condition and access, then propose a clear planting plan and schedule. Installation includes proper ground preparation, quality topsoil, mulching to suppress weeds, and irrigation options for reliable establishment. Every job is finished with a tidy handover and practical aftercare guidance. Homeowners choose us for consistency, punctuality and a premium finish that lasts.
Gardens around Peckham Rye and Dulwich Village can vary from sandy, free-draining soil to heavier patches that need conditioning. Access is often through side returns or narrow hallways, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. Parking and loading can be tight on residential streets, so we schedule efficiently and keep materials organised. Our approach to soft landscaping in London Borough of Southwark balances strong structure with planting that copes with local microclimates.
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Costs depend on garden size, access, and how much ground preparation is needed. As a guide, lawn installation often starts around £25–£45 per m², while border planting can range from £300–£1,500+ depending on plant numbers and maturity. Tree planting typically sits around £250–£1,200+ per tree installed. Adding topsoil, mulch and irrigation will increase the total, but improves long-term results.
Most soft landscaping projects in SE22 take 1–5 days. A small lawn and a couple of refreshed borders may be completed in a day or two, while larger gardens with multiple beds, hedging and tree planting can take a week. Timescales are affected by access, soil condition, whether old turf or shrubs need removing, and weather. We provide a clear programme before work begins.
Soft landscaping such as lawns, planting, mulching and most garden irrigation is usually permitted and doesn’t need planning permission. However, restrictions can apply if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if you’re altering protected trees (Tree Preservation Orders) or boundaries. We’ll flag potential issues during the site visit and can advise on checks with the London Borough of Southwark before any work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the installed elements we control, such as ground preparation, edging, and irrigation installation where specified. Plants are living materials, so their success depends on season, weather and aftercare, but we only use quality stock and plant correctly for strong establishment. We also give practical maintenance guidance to protect your investment. Any issues linked to our installation are put right promptly.
Options range from hard-wearing turf or premium seeded lawns to layered borders with shrubs, perennials and grasses for year-round interest. We can add evergreen hedging for privacy, specimen trees for height, and mulch finishes such as composted bark for a clean look and fewer weeds. Topsoil blends are selected to suit your existing ground and planting goals. We’ll recommend combinations that match your style, budget and maintenance preference.
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