Soft Landscaping in Elmers End that makes your garden feel established, balanced and easy to maintain. From fresh lawn installation to border planting, we create planting schemes that suit your home and lifestyle. Based in Norbury, we’re typically on site in around 15 minutes.
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If your garden needs structure, colour and year-round interest, our team delivers tailored soft landscaping for BR3 homes. We work across Elmers End and nearby Beckenham, with many projects close to Elmers End station and the Croydon Tramlink. Whether you want crisp new borders, a healthier lawn or privacy planting, we plan everything around light levels, drainage and how you use the space. The result is a garden that looks intentional rather than “added on”.
Elmers End has a mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis, and each garden comes with its own quirks. Narrow side access, mature trees, shaded corners and uneven levels are common, especially around Penge and South Norwood. Our soft landscaping Elmers End area service accounts for these realities, selecting plants that thrive rather than struggle. We also design for practical maintenance, so borders don’t outgrow the space within a season.
We start with a site visit to measure, assess soil condition and discuss your priorities, then propose a planting and lawn plan with clear options. Works typically include topsoil improvement, mulching, planting and irrigation where needed, all installed neatly with minimal disruption. You’ll get straightforward scheduling, tidy workmanship and aftercare guidance so new planting establishes quickly. Local homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for reliable communication and a premium finish that lasts.
Gardens in the London Borough of Bromley often vary from free-draining patches to heavier, compacted ground from years of foot traffic. We improve planting areas with quality topsoil and mulch, and we adjust irrigation plans to suit exposure and hose access. Many BR3 properties have limited parking and narrow access routes, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Plant choices are tailored to sun, shade and wind patterns common around South Norwood Country Park.
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Costs depend on garden size, access, and how much preparation is needed. As a guide, lawn installation often starts from £700–£1,800 for smaller gardens, while full border planting can range from £900–£3,500 depending on plant density and specification. Hedging and shrub planting typically sits around £35–£120 per metre supplied and planted. Irrigation is usually £600–£2,500+ depending on zones and controls.
Most soft landscaping projects in Elmers End take 1–3 days for straightforward lawn installation and border planting. Larger gardens or schemes with significant soil improvement, tree planting and new hedging can take 4–7 days. Timescales are affected by access, waste removal, weather, and whether we’re waiting on plant deliveries. We’ll confirm a realistic programme after the site survey and keep you updated if conditions change.
Most soft landscaping—lawns, planting, mulching and typical garden irrigation—doesn’t require planning permission. However, there can be restrictions if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if work affects protected trees (Tree Preservation Orders). Some boundary changes and high hedges can also raise issues. We’ll flag any likely constraints during the survey and can advise on checks with the London Borough of Bromley before work begins.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed elements where applicable, covering issues caused by installation faults (for example, poor preparation leading to settlement). For plants, establishment depends on weather and aftercare, so we give clear care instructions and can offer maintenance visits to support healthy growth. Any supplier guarantees on materials or irrigation components are passed on. Problems are handled quickly and transparently.
We tailor schemes to your style and how you use the garden. Popular options include hard-wearing turf or premium seed lawns, evergreen structure with seasonal perennials, wildlife-friendly planting, and mixed hedging for privacy. We can add specimen trees, flowering shrubs, and mulch finishes such as composted bark for a clean look and better moisture retention. If watering is a concern, we’ll propose dripline or pop-up irrigation options to match planting zones.
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