Soft Landscaping in Shirley designed for year-round colour and easy upkeep. From fresh lawns to borders, hedging and irrigation, we transform CR0 gardens with expert planting.
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Whether you’re refreshing a tired lawn or reworking planting beds, we deliver soft landscaping that looks established quickly and performs well long-term. Homeowners near Shirley Windmill and along routes towards Addington Hills often want planting that can handle sun, shade and breezy spots. We install lawns, shape borders and add trees, shrubs and hedging to bring privacy and structure. Every scheme is planned around how you actually use the garden.
Shirley’s mix of 1930s semis, larger detached houses and modern developments means gardens vary from compact family plots to generous rear lawns. We regularly work across CR0, including Addiscombe and Addington, where access, levels and existing planting can differ street by street. Our planting plans suit family gardens, pet-friendly spaces and low-maintenance front gardens. If you want kerb appeal without constant upkeep, we’ll specify the right plants and finishes.
Our process starts with a site visit to assess soil condition, drainage, light and existing vegetation, then we propose a clear planting and lawn plan. We prepare ground properly with quality topsoil, mulching and edging so plants establish faster and weeds are reduced. Irrigation options are designed to be simple and efficient, from drip lines to timed systems. Local homeowners choose us for tidy workmanship, reliable scheduling and a finish that matures beautifully.
We understand the varied soil and drainage conditions across the London Borough of Croydon, including Shirley’s established suburban plots. Many streets have limited parking and narrow side access, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and working areas carefully. Where gardens sit on slopes or near exposed edges, we choose plants and staking methods that cope with wind and run-off. This is soft landscaping in the Shirley area that’s designed to thrive, not just look good on day one.
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Costs vary with garden size, access and how much groundwork is needed. As a guide, lawn installation typically starts from around £900–£2,500 for an average rear lawn, while border planting and mulching can range from £600–£3,000 depending on plant sizes and quantities. Adding trees, hedging and topsoil can take projects into the £3,000–£10,000+ range for full garden refreshes. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most smaller jobs, such as mulching and replanting a couple of borders, can be completed in 1–2 days. Lawn installation with proper excavation, topsoil and levelling usually takes 2–4 days, plus time for the lawn to establish. Larger schemes with hedging, tree planting and irrigation often run 1–3 weeks. Timelines depend on access, weather, soil condition, and whether we’re removing existing turf or overgrown planting first.
Most soft landscaping works—lawns, planting, mulching, topsoil and typical irrigation—are usually permitted and don’t require planning permission. However, there can be restrictions if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if you’re altering boundary hedges or trees with protection orders (TPOs). We’ll ask the right questions during the survey and can help you check Croydon Council guidance where needed, so the work stays compliant.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty, covering installation standards such as correct ground preparation, edging, levels and irrigation installation where included. Planting is living material, so establishment depends on season, aftercare and weather; we’ll provide clear care guidance and can offer maintenance visits to support success. If an issue is caused by our installation, we’ll put it right promptly. Warranty terms are confirmed in writing with your quote.
We can tailor everything from lawn type (seeded or turf) to planting style, including evergreen structure, wildlife-friendly borders, and contemporary low-maintenance schemes. Popular choices include mixed shrub borders, ornamental grasses, pleached or multi-stem trees, and formal hedging for privacy. For finishes, we supply quality topsoil and a range of mulches such as bark or composted organic mulch. We’ll recommend options based on light, soil, family needs and your preferred look.
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