Soft Landscaping in Norwood Grove that makes your garden look established, not newly finished. From fresh lawns to layered borders and smart irrigation, we create planting that thrives in SE19.
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Norwood Grove gardens benefit from strong structure and planting that suits local light and aspect. Whether you’re near Norwood Grove Park or walking distance to Upper Norwood Recreation Ground, we can transform tired turf and sparse borders into a cohesive, low-fuss scheme. Our soft landscaping covers lawn installation, border planting, hedging and mulching. The aim is simple: a garden that looks great from day one and improves each season.
We regularly work across Upper Norwood, Crystal Palace and South Norwood, where Victorian houses, Edwardian properties and period conversions often have compact rear gardens and mature boundaries. These plots can be shaded, sloped, or broken up by old paths and extensions, so planting plans need to be practical as well as attractive. We select shrubs, trees and hedge species that suit the space and won’t outgrow it. If your garden needs new topsoil or better moisture retention, we’ll build that into the plan.
Our process starts with a site visit to assess drainage, soil condition and access, then we propose a planting and lawn specification with clear options. We prepare the ground properly—topsoil where needed, mulching to protect roots, and irrigation to keep new planting consistent. Work is scheduled to minimise disruption, and everything is left tidy. Homeowners choose us for reliable communication, careful workmanship, and a finish that settles in quickly.
In the soft landscaping Norwood grove area, gardens can vary from sunny front plots to shaded rear spaces near mature trees. We plan for access constraints typical of SE19 terraces and conversions, including narrow side returns and shared paths. We also consider local expectations within the London Borough of Croydon, especially where boundary hedging affects neighbours. Plant choices and soil improvements are tailored to help gardens cope with summer dry periods and winter wet patches.
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Costs depend on size, access, and the amount of soil improvement required. As a guide, lawn installation often starts around £25–£45 per m² supplied and laid. Border planting can range from £400–£1,500 for small to medium beds, while tree planting is commonly £250–£900 per tree including staking. Allow extra for topsoil, mulching and irrigation, which can add £300–£2,000+ depending on scope.
Most soft landscaping projects in SE19 take 1–5 days once materials are on site. A straightforward lawn replacement and a couple of planted borders might be completed in 1–2 days, while larger gardens with multiple beds, hedging and irrigation can take a week or more. Timescales vary with ground preparation, weather, access for deliveries, and whether old turf, rubble or poor soil needs removing first.
Soft landscaping such as lawns, planting beds, shrubs, and mulching is usually permitted and doesn’t require planning permission. However, there can be exceptions—particularly if trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order, if your property is in a conservation area, or if boundary hedging could affect visibility or neighbours. We’ll flag likely issues during the survey and can advise on checks with the London Borough of Croydon where needed.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the installed elements, covering issues caused by poor installation such as incorrect ground preparation or inadequate fixing where applicable. Planting is living material, so guarantees depend on season, aftercare and watering, but we’ll set clear expectations and provide care guidance. If irrigation is installed, we’ll test and commission it properly and explain how to run it during establishment.
We tailor schemes to your garden style and maintenance preference. Popular options include hardy evergreen structure with seasonal perennials, wildlife-friendly borders, formal hedging, and small ornamental trees for height without crowding. For lawns, we can install quality turf or advise on seed where suitable. We also specify topsoil grades, mulch types (bark or composted) and practical irrigation layouts. You’ll get plant choices that suit light, soil and available space.
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