Soft Landscaping in Kingston upon Thames designed for beautiful, practical gardens all year round. From fresh lawns and border planting to trees, hedging and irrigation, we deliver a polished finish that suits your home and lifestyle.
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Kingston upon Thames gardens deserve planting that looks established, not rushed. Whether you’re near Kingston Bridge or shopping by the Bentall Centre, we create lawns and borders that suit how you use the space. Our soft landscaping covers everything from topsoil improvement and mulching to careful tree and shrub planting. The result is a garden that feels cohesive, healthy and easy to maintain.
Across KT1 and KT2 we work on Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and modern waterfront apartments with terraces and podium gardens. In Surbiton and New Malden, we often refresh tired lawns, rebuild borders, and add screening with hedging for privacy. Riverside plots can be exposed, so we select resilient plants and plan wind-tolerant layouts. Every scheme is tailored to light levels, drainage and the way the garden connects to the home.
We start with a site visit to assess soil condition, levels, access and existing planting, then propose a clear plan and planting palette. Our team prepares the ground properly—grading, adding quality topsoil and compost, and installing irrigation where needed—before planting and laying turf. You’ll receive straightforward aftercare guidance so new plants establish quickly. Homeowners choose us for tidy workmanship, reliable scheduling and a premium finish, with a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
Gardens here range from compact town plots to larger riverside spaces, often with tricky access and limited parking. We plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption, and we’re used to working around side passages and shared driveways. Soil can vary across the borough, so we test and amend with topsoil and organic matter before planting. If trees or boundary hedges are involved, we flag any constraints early and keep the project compliant.
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Costs vary with garden size, access and the amount of ground preparation needed. As a guide, lawn installation (turf) often starts from around £12–£25 per m² supplied and laid, with additional costs for excavation or topsoil. Border planting commonly ranges from £60–£150+ per m² depending on plant sizes and density. Irrigation can add roughly £800–£3,000+ depending on zones and controls.
Most soft landscaping projects take 1–5 days, depending on scope. A straightforward turf replacement and a few new borders may be completed in 1–2 days, while larger schemes with tree planting, hedging, topsoil import and irrigation typically run 3–7 days. Timescales are affected by access (common in KT1/KT2), weather, curing time for soil preparation, and plant availability for specific varieties or sizes.
Most soft landscaping—lawns, planting beds, shrubs and mulching—doesn’t require planning permission. However, restrictions can apply if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if work involves protected trees (Tree Preservation Orders) or boundary changes. We’ll ask the right questions at survey stage and can help you check council guidance where needed. Our approach is to keep everything compliant and well documented.
Fine Landscaping provides a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed elements, giving you confidence that the garden has been built properly. For planting, we also provide clear aftercare instructions and can offer maintenance visits to help new lawns, shrubs and trees establish. Living materials are influenced by weather and watering, so coverage focuses on installation quality and practical support rather than unrealistic guarantees on every plant.
We can create anything from crisp, modern planting for waterfront apartments to layered cottage-style borders for Victorian and Edwardian homes. Popular options include hard-wearing turf or premium seeded lawns, evergreen hedging for privacy, specimen trees, pollinator-friendly perennials, and low-maintenance shrubs with seasonal interest. We’ll guide you on plant sizes, spacing and colour palettes, and we can include mulch types and irrigation layouts to suit your budget and upkeep preferences.
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