Soft Landscaping in Richmond that brings structure, colour and year-round interest to your garden. From lawn installation and border planting to mulching and irrigation, we deliver a polished finish that suits Richmond’s riverside homes.
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Richmond gardens deserve planting that looks effortless and performs in every season. We create tailored schemes with lawn installation, border planting, hedging and tree planting to suit your space and lifestyle. Whether you’re near Richmond Green or walking distance from Richmond Park, we’ll shape a garden that feels established, not newly “done”. Our team also handles topsoil improvements and mulching for healthier growth from day one.
Homeowners across TW9 and TW10 often need soft landscaping that complements Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and riverside properties. We’re used to long, narrow plots, mature boundaries and shaded areas created by existing trees. In Kew, Ham, Petersham and Twickenham, we regularly work with mixed soil profiles and gardens that demand careful plant choice. The result is planting that respects the period character while staying practical to maintain.
We start with a site visit to assess light, drainage, soil condition and access, then propose a clear planting and lawn plan with options. Installation is tidy and organised: soil preparation first, then planting, mulching and irrigation where needed. We use quality nursery stock and proven groundworks methods, and we’ll advise on watering and aftercare to help everything establish quickly. Many clients choose us for reliable scheduling, clean handover and consistent results.
Soft landscaping in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames often means working around mature trees, conservation considerations and tight parking near busy streets. Gardens close to Richmond Bridge and the river can have variable moisture and wind exposure, so we select resilient species and improve soil structure with topsoil and mulch. We plan deliveries to minimise disruption and keep paths and communal access clear. Where required, we’ll align planting and tree choices with local guidance and property context.
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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 around £25–£45 per m² depending on base works. Border planting typically ranges from £60–£150 per m² including plants, compost/topsoil and mulch. Tree and shrub planting can be £150–£800+ per plant depending on size and staking, with irrigation priced separately.
Most soft landscaping projects in Richmond take 2–7 days. A straightforward lawn installation with a few borders may be completed in 2–3 days, while larger gardens with multiple planting zones, hedging and irrigation can take 1–2 weeks. Timescales depend on soil improvement requirements, plant availability, access for barrows or mini machinery, and weather—especially if ground is waterlogged or very dry.
Most soft landscaping work—lawns, borders, shrubs, mulching and irrigation—doesn’t require planning permission. However, restrictions can apply if your property is listed, within a conservation area, or if you’re proposing works to protected trees (Tree Preservation Orders) or near boundaries. We’ll flag any likely constraints during the survey and can help you check council guidance before tree planting or major changes to existing vegetation.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the installed elements we control, such as soil preparation, edging details and irrigation installation where specified. Living materials naturally vary, so plant and turf performance depends on season, watering and aftercare, but we use reputable suppliers and provide clear care instructions to maximise establishment. If something looks wrong early on, we’ll inspect promptly and advise the best remedy.
We can tailor soft landscaping to formal or relaxed Richmond gardens. Popular choices include striped turf lawns or hard-wearing family lawns, mixed perennial borders, evergreen structure with shrubs and hedging, and specimen trees for height and screening. Mulch options range from composted bark to decorative woodchip, and topsoil can be blended to suit planting or turf. We’ll recommend plants based on light levels, soil type and the look you want.
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