Soft Landscaping in Holland Park that brings structure, colour and year-round interest to your garden. From lawn installation and border planting to hedging, mulching and irrigation, we deliver a polished, lasting finish.
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Holland Park gardens deserve planting that complements their architecture and feels effortless to maintain. We create layered borders, crisp lawns and well-chosen trees that suit the setting near Holland Park and the Design Museum. Whether you’re refreshing a tired plot or completing a full redesign, our softscape work adds instant maturity and seasonal impact. We also install irrigation so your planting thrives through dry spells.
The neighbourhood’s large Victorian houses, mansion conversions and period properties often have formal front gardens and more secluded rear spaces. In Kensington and Notting Hill, we’re frequently asked to balance privacy with light, using hedging, shrubs and small trees to frame views without crowding windows. Many W11 and W14 gardens need careful plant selection for shade, wind funnelling and established root zones. Our approach respects original features while updating the garden for modern living.
We start with a site visit to assess soil condition, drainage, sunlight and access, then propose a planting plan and specification. Our team handles topsoil improvement, mulching, lawn installation, and planting with correct staking, spacing and aftercare guidance. Work is scheduled to minimise disruption, with tidy handover and clear maintenance notes. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, transparent communication and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
The soft landscaping Holland Park area often involves restricted access, basement lightwells and shared boundaries, so logistics matter. We plan deliveries, waste removal and parking to suit local streets and neighbour considerations. Soil can vary from compacted ground in renovated plots to lighter beds that dry quickly, so we amend with quality topsoil and mulch accordingly. We also factor in tree roots and shade patterns common around Holland Park’s mature canopy.
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Costs vary by access, soil preparation and planting density. As a guide, lawn installation typically ranges from £45–£90 per m² depending on prep and turf type. Border planting often starts around £800–£2,500 for a small scheme, while larger, layered designs can be £4,000–£12,000+. Irrigation is commonly £1,200–£3,500 for most gardens. We provide itemised estimates after a site visit.
Most projects take 2–7 days, depending on garden size and scope. A straightforward lawn replacement and mulch refresh can be completed in 1–3 days, while a full border redesign with trees, shrubs, hedging and irrigation may take 1–3 weeks. Timescales are influenced by access constraints, weather, soil improvement needs and plant availability. We agree a schedule in advance and keep you updated daily.
Soft landscaping such as planting, turfing, mulching and most irrigation is usually permitted and doesn’t require planning permission. However, restrictions can apply if your property is listed, within a conservation area, or if works affect protected trees (Tree Preservation Orders) or boundary walls. We check the relevant considerations for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and advise on any permissions or arboricultural requirements before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations, covering workmanship on elements such as ground preparation, edging, and irrigation installation where specified. Plants are living materials, so plant guarantees depend on season, species and aftercare; we’ll set out what’s covered in your proposal. We also supply clear watering and maintenance guidance to help new lawns, shrubs and trees establish successfully. Any issues are handled promptly and professionally.
We tailor options to your garden’s style and light levels. Popular choices include shade-tolerant woodland planting, structured evergreen hedging, ornamental multi-stem trees, mixed shrub borders and seasonal perennials for colour. For lawns, we can specify hard-wearing family turf or finer ornamental turf, plus topsoil grading for a smooth finish. Mulch options include composted bark and soil improvers, and irrigation can be dripline or pop-up sprinklers. We guide you through samples and a planting palette that suits your home.
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