Soft Landscaping in Nunhead that makes your garden feel established, balanced and easy to maintain. From fresh lawns and borders to trees, hedging and irrigation, we create planting that thrives in SE15.
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Nunhead gardens often need a careful blend of structure and softness to suit the area’s period homes and leafy streets. We design and install lawns, borders and planting schemes that look natural from day one and mature beautifully. Whether you’re close to Nunhead Cemetery or walking distance from Telegraph Hill Park, we tailor planting to light levels, aspect and how you use the space. Expect tidy edges, healthy soil and a finish that lifts the whole property.
Many homes in Nunhead are Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and character cottages with long, narrow plots and established boundaries. We’re used to working around mature trees, shared fences and compact side access, while still delivering generous planting. If you’re on the Peckham side of SE15 or nearer Brockley, we’ll match the style of your garden to the architecture and existing features. Our planting plans prioritise year-round interest without creating a high-maintenance workload.
We start with a site visit to assess drainage, shade, soil condition and access, then propose a clear planting and preparation plan. Works typically include topsoil improvement, mulching and careful planting with correct staking, spacing and aftercare guidance. We keep the site clean, protect paving and lawns, and schedule deliveries to minimise disruption. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, straightforward communication and results that settle in quickly.
We regularly deliver soft landscaping in London Borough of Southwark and understand the mix of clay-heavy and made-up ground found across SE15. Access can be tight behind terraces, so we plan barrow routes, protect hallways, and keep spoil movements efficient. Parking and delivery timing matter on residential streets, so we organise slots and minimise kerbside disruption. Plant choices are matched to sheltered courtyards, windy rear gardens and shaded boundaries.
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Costs vary with garden size, access and the amount of soil preparation needed. As a guide, lawn installation often starts from £900–£2,500, while border planting packages commonly fall between £800–£3,500 depending on plant density and specification. Tree and shrub planting can add £150–£1,200+, and topsoil/mulch supply and spread is typically £250–£1,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most soft landscaping projects in Nunhead take 1–5 days. A straightforward lawn replacement and a couple of borders can be completed in 1–2 days, while larger planting schemes with soil improvement, hedging and irrigation may take 3–5 days or more. Timescales depend on access, weather, the amount of excavation and whether topsoil needs importing. We’ll confirm a programme and keep you updated throughout.
Soft landscaping such as lawns, planting beds, shrubs, hedging and mulching is usually permitted and doesn’t require planning permission. However, there can be restrictions if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if works affect protected trees (Tree Preservation Orders) or boundaries. If you’re near sensitive sites or mature trees, we’ll advise on the checks to make and help you stay compliant with Southwark requirements before work starts.
Yes. We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying installation elements, covering issues caused by poor installation or preparation. Planting is living material, so performance depends on season, weather and aftercare; we’ll specify what’s included and provide clear care instructions to maximise establishment. If a plant fails due to a confirmed installation issue, we’ll put it right. Optional maintenance visits can also be arranged.
We offer a wide range of options, from hard-wearing turf or seed lawns to mixed borders, evergreen structure and wildlife-friendly planting. Popular choices include lavender and grasses for sunny edges, shade-tolerant ferns and hydrangeas, and formal or informal hedging for privacy. We can also add topsoil improvement, mulching and discreet irrigation to support healthy growth. We’ll recommend plants based on light, soil, style and maintenance preferences.
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