Soft Landscaping in Elephant & Castle that brings structure, colour and year-round ease to your outdoor space. From lawn installation and border planting to irrigation, we deliver clean, premium finishes for SE1 and SE17 homes. Expect tidy workmanship, clear scheduling and plants chosen to thrive.
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Elephant & Castle’s regeneration has created a mix of compact terraces and modern courtyards that benefit from thoughtful planting and practical surfaces. We design and install lawns, borders, trees, shrubs and hedging that suit the scale of your space and the way you use it. Whether you’re near Elephant Park or walking distance from Strata Tower, we’ll create a garden that looks sharp from day one and matures beautifully. Our soft landscaping also includes topsoil improvement, mulching and efficient irrigation.
Homeowners across Kennington, Walworth and Borough often need planting schemes that work in smaller footprints, shaded corners and windy balconies or roof terraces. For Victorian terraces we can soften hard lines with layered borders and evergreen structure. For new-build apartments, we focus on low-maintenance planting, neat lawn edges and reliable watering. Modern high-rises around SE1 and SE17 also benefit from wind-tolerant shrubs and robust tree choices.
We start with a site visit to assess light, drainage, access and how you want the garden to function. Next we specify plants, topsoil and mulch, then schedule installation to minimise disruption and keep communal areas tidy. Every job is finished with a clear care plan and optional maintenance visits to help plants establish. Fine Landscaping is based just 25 minutes away, so you get responsive support and consistent standards.
Gardens around Elephant & Castle can vary from sheltered courtyards to exposed terraces, so plant selection and staking matter. Access is often via side passages, lifts or shared entrances, and we plan deliveries and waste removal accordingly. We also account for parking/loading constraints near Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre and busier streets. Where soils are tired or compacted, we improve structure with screened topsoil and mulch before planting.
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Costs vary with access, soil condition and planting density. As a guide, lawn installation is often £45–£90 per m² depending on preparation and turf type. Border planting commonly ranges from £60–£150 per m² including plants and soil improvement. Tree planting is typically £250–£900+ per tree depending on size and staking, while simple drip irrigation usually starts around £600–£1,800 for small gardens.
Most small SE1/SE17 gardens take 1–3 days for soil preparation, lawn laying and basic planting. Medium projects with multiple borders, hedging and several trees are often 3–7 days. Timescales depend on access (stairs/lifts), the amount of excavation, and whether topsoil needs importing. Weather can affect turfing and planting, and irrigation installation may add a day or two depending on complexity.
Most soft landscaping—lawns, borders, shrubs, mulching and typical tree planting—doesn’t require planning permission. However, restrictions can apply to protected trees, conservation areas, or where work affects boundaries, visibility or shared spaces in apartment developments. If a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is involved, you’ll need consent before pruning or removal. We’ll flag likely constraints during the survey and help you check requirements.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship-related installation issues where applicable, giving you long-term confidence in the build quality. For living materials like turf, plants and trees, performance depends on aftercare, weather and site conditions, but we supply a clear watering and maintenance plan to support establishment. If an issue is linked to installation (for example, poor staking or incorrect soil prep), we’ll put it right.
We can tailor everything from formal evergreen structure to softer, wildlife-friendly borders. Popular options include instant turf or seeded lawns, mixed perennial borders, architectural shrubs, pleached or multi-stem trees, and hedging for privacy. We also specify screened topsoil and different mulch types (bark, composted mulch) to suit the look and maintenance level you want. We’ll recommend plant palettes based on light, exposure and your preferred style.
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