Soft Landscaping in Kennington designed for beautiful, usable gardens that thrive year-round. From fresh lawns and borders to trees, hedging and irrigation, we deliver a premium finish with minimal disruption.
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Kennington gardens often combine compact courtyards with deeper rear plots, and the right planting plan makes every metre count. We deliver lawn installation, border planting, hedging and mulching tailored to SE11 homes near The Oval cricket ground and Kennington Park. Whether you want a crisp, low-maintenance look or a layered, wildlife-friendly scheme, we build structure and seasonal colour. Our team can also add irrigation to keep new planting thriving through dry spells.
Local properties range from Georgian townhouses around the squares to Victorian terraces and mansion blocks near Kennington tube station and Vauxhall. These gardens frequently have shade from neighbouring buildings, mature trees, and narrow side access that affects how materials are brought in. We select plants that cope with urban conditions and plan layouts that suit entertaining, play, or quiet seating. If you’re refreshing a communal garden or a private courtyard, we keep the design proportionate to the architecture.
We start with a site visit to assess light levels, drainage, soil condition and access, then propose a clear planting and materials plan. Preparation is done properly: topsoil improvements, mulching, and careful planting so roots establish quickly. Work is scheduled to reduce disruption, with tidy handover and practical aftercare guidance. Homeowners choose us for consistent quality, transparent communication, and reliable results across the soft landscaping Kennington area.
In the London Borough of Lambeth, access and parking can be tight, especially near Elephant & Castle and Brixton routes, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Kennington soils can vary from compacted ground in renovated gardens to lighter, drier beds in raised areas, so we adjust topsoil blends and mulching depth accordingly. For mansion blocks, we’re used to shared entrances and timed working hours. We also design planting that tolerates pollution, wind funnelling and partial shade.
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Costs vary with access, soil condition and the amount of planting. As a guide, lawn installation typically ranges from £35–£80 per m² depending on preparation and turf type. Planting schemes (shrubs, hedging and borders) often start around £1,200–£3,500 for smaller gardens, rising to £5,000+ for larger, layered designs with trees, topsoil improvement and mulching. Irrigation is usually an additional £800–£2,500.
Most soft landscaping projects in SE11 take 2–5 days for a small to medium garden, covering soil preparation, lawning and planting. Larger gardens, heavy topsoil works, or extensive hedging and tree planting can take 1–2 weeks. Timescales depend on access (narrow passages and stairs), the amount of excavation, weather, and plant availability. We’ll confirm a realistic programme after the site visit and keep you updated throughout.
Soft landscaping such as lawns, planting, mulching and most garden 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 work affects protected trees (Tree Preservation Orders) or shared boundaries. We’ll flag any likely issues during the survey and can advise on checks with the London Borough of Lambeth, especially for tree works and changes near communal areas.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the elements we install, covering issues caused by installation faults rather than misuse or extreme weather. Plants are living materials, so establishment depends on aftercare; we’ll specify watering and maintenance requirements and can offer a follow-up visit to check progress. If something fails due to our planting method or soil preparation, we’ll put it right. Any manufacturer warranties on irrigation components also apply.
We can tailor everything from lawn type (hard-wearing family turf or fine ornamental) to planting style, including evergreen structure, pollinator-friendly borders, and shade-tolerant schemes for enclosed gardens. Popular options include pleached screening, clipped hedging, specimen trees in smaller sizes, and low-maintenance shrub mixes with seasonal bulbs. We also advise on topsoil grades and mulch choices (composted bark or organic soil improvers). We’ll recommend options that suit light levels, budget and maintenance preferences.
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