Soft Landscaping in Oval that brings structure, colour and year-round performance to your garden. From fresh lawns to layered borders, we plant and finish to a premium standard. Based 20 minutes away, we’re set up for responsive, tidy work across SE11.
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From Georgian terraces near The Oval cricket ground to mansion flats around Oval tube station, outdoor space in SE11 needs smart planning and careful planting. Our soft landscaping focuses on the living elements that make a garden feel established: lawns, borders, trees, shrubs and hedging. We also supply quality topsoil, mulching and irrigation to help everything thrive. Expect crisp edges, balanced planting schemes and a finish that looks good from day one.
The Oval area includes a mix of Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and mansion blocks, often with compact rear gardens and courtyard spaces. We design planting that suits light levels, privacy needs and the scale of period architecture, whether you’re in Kennington or closer to Vauxhall. Where gardens sit in shade between tall walls, we choose reliable, shade-tolerant shrubs and groundcover. For sunnier plots, we build layered borders that keep colour and structure through the seasons.
We start with a site visit to assess drainage, soil condition and access, then propose a clear planting and lawn plan with options to suit budget and maintenance preferences. Ground preparation is never rushed: we improve soil, level properly and mulch to lock in moisture and suppress weeds. Our team works cleanly, protects existing features and keeps neighbours in mind on tight Lambeth streets. Homeowners choose us for consistent communication, dependable scheduling and a premium finish that lasts.
Gardens around Oval often have restricted access, on-street parking limits and shared boundaries, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Soil can vary from compacted ground in renovated courtyards to lighter beds in older terraces, so we tailor topsoil depth and mulching accordingly. We also factor in shade from tall buildings and boundary walls common in SE11. If any council guidance or tree constraints apply, we’ll flag them early and adjust the plan.
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Soft landscaping costs in SE11 vary with garden size, access and specification. As a guide, lawn installation typically ranges from £35–£90 per m² depending on turf type and ground preparation. Border planting often starts around £800–£2,500 for small to medium beds, rising with mature shrubs or trees. Irrigation can add £600–£2,500+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most soft landscaping projects in Oval take 1–5 days. A straightforward lawn replacement and a couple of planted borders can often be completed in 1–2 days, while larger gardens with tree planting, hedging and irrigation may take a week or more. Timescales depend on access (narrow side returns), soil improvement needs, weather, and plant availability. We’ll confirm a programme before starting and keep you updated throughout.
Soft landscaping such as lawns, planting beds, shrubs and mulching is usually permitted and doesn’t require planning permission. However, rules can apply if you’re in a conservation area, if the property is listed, or if works involve protected trees (TPOs) or changes affecting drainage. In Lambeth, we’ll help you check constraints and advise on the right approach before any tree work or significant alterations to ground levels.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on the installation aspects we control, such as ground preparation, edging and irrigation pipework (where installed by us). Plants are living materials, so their success depends on weather and aftercare; we’ll advise on watering, feeding and pruning to maximise establishment. If any issues arise due to installation faults, we’ll return promptly to put them right in line with our warranty terms.
We offer hard-wearing turf lawns, premium ornamental turf, and shade-tolerant mixes where light is limited. For borders, popular choices include evergreen structure (box alternatives, yew, pittosporum), flowering shrubs, grasses, and pollinator-friendly perennials. Hedging can be formal or naturalistic, and we can include specimen trees for height and screening. We’ll recommend options based on sun/shade, maintenance preference and how your terrace or flat garden is used.
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