Soft Landscaping in Notting Hill that brings colour, structure and year-round interest to your garden. From lawn installation and border planting to hedging, mulching and irrigation, we deliver a polished finish that suits W11 homes.
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Notting Hill gardens need planting that looks great through every season, not just for one weekend. We create balanced schemes with lawn installation, border planting, shrub planting and mulching that complement the area’s distinctive streets. Whether you’re near Portobello Road Market or Notting Hill Gate, we plan layouts that work with light levels, privacy needs and how you use the space. The result is a garden that feels established, tidy and easy to care for.
Homeowners in W11 often have compact rear gardens behind pastel-painted Victorian townhouses, plus courtyard spaces in mansion conversions and mews houses. These plots benefit from smart layering—evergreen hedging for screening, flowering shrubs for colour, and feature trees to add height without crowding. We’re experienced with side-return access, narrow passages and shared boundaries, keeping neighbours considered throughout. If you’re in Holland Park, Bayswater, Ladbroke Grove or Kensington, we’ll tailor plant choices to exposure, shade and wind.
We start with a site visit to assess soil condition, drainage and existing planting, then propose a clear plan and specification. Our team handles topsoil improvement, mulching, planting and irrigation installation with careful protection of paving and interiors. Every job is scheduled to minimise disruption, with tidy handover notes on watering and aftercare. Local homeowners choose us for reliable communication, skilled workmanship and a finish that matures beautifully.
The soft landscaping notting hill area often sits on compacted urban soils, so we prioritise soil conditioning, drainage checks and the right topsoil blend. Access can be tight around mews lanes and Victorian terraces, and parking restrictions near the Carnival route and Electric Cinema can affect deliveries. We plan logistics in advance and keep materials tidy on site. For soft landscaping in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we also consider conservation-area sensitivities and boundary planting etiquette.
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Costs vary with garden size, access and the planting specification. As a guide in Notting Hill, lawn installation often starts around £45–£90 per m² depending on preparation, while border planting can range from £60–£150 per m² based on plant sizes and density. Tree planting is commonly £250–£1,200+ per tree including pit prep and staking. Mulching and topsoil typically add £10–£35 per m².
Most soft landscaping projects in W11 take 1–5 days, depending on the amount of ground preparation, planting volume and whether irrigation is included. A simple lawn replacement and mulching may be completed in 1–2 days, while a full replant with trees, hedging and soil improvement can take a week or more. Timescales are affected by access for materials, weather, and lead times for specific plants.
Soft landscaping works such as lawns, borders, shrubs, hedging and most tree planting are usually permitted and don’t require planning permission. However, rules can apply if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if a tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea we’ll flag potential constraints, check what’s relevant, and advise on any permissions or notifications before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the elements we install, covering issues caused by installation faults (for example, poor ground preparation affecting lawn levels or incorrect staking). Plants are living materials, so plant guarantees depend on season, species and aftercare, but we supply clear watering and maintenance guidance to maximise success. If any concerns arise, we’ll inspect promptly and recommend practical remedies.
We can tailor everything from a crisp, formal look to a softer, wildlife-friendly scheme. Popular options include premium turf or seeded lawns, evergreen structure with yew or laurel hedging, flowering shrubs such as hydrangea, viburnum or roses, and feature trees like amelanchier or multi-stem birch. We also specify topsoil grades, bark or composted mulches, and drip or pop-up irrigation. We’ll recommend choices based on light, maintenance preferences and budget.
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