Soft Landscaping in Stockwell that makes your garden feel established, balanced and easy to maintain. From new lawns to borders, trees and irrigation, we build planting schemes that suit SW9 homes and busy lives.
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Whether you’re refreshing a small courtyard near Stockwell tube station or opening up a family garden by Stockwell Park, our soft landscaping focuses on lasting results. We install lawns, plant borders, trees and shrubs, and finish with topsoil and mulching to improve structure and moisture retention. If you’re in SW9 and want a garden that looks good across the seasons, we’ll tailor the planting to your light levels and usage. Irrigation can be added to keep everything thriving through dry spells.
The Stockwell area includes Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and post-war estates, each with different garden proportions and access. We’re used to narrow side returns, stepped levels and shared boundaries, and we plan deliveries and waste removal accordingly. Many clients want a tidy, structured look with hedging, while others prefer a softer, wildlife-friendly border. We also work across nearby Brixton, Oval and Clapham, so our plant choices suit local microclimates and exposure.
We start with a site visit to assess soil condition, drainage and sun patterns, then propose a clear planting plan and specification. Ground preparation is done properly: topsoil grading, lawn base preparation, and mulching to reduce weeds and watering needs. Every installation is completed by a consistent team, with tidy handover notes for aftercare. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, clean workmanship and a straightforward guarantee.
Across the London Borough of Lambeth, Stockwell gardens can vary from compact paved plots to deeper rear lawns with mature trees. Soil is often tired from past building work, so we improve it with quality topsoil and organic mulch before planting. Access can be tight around terraces, so we plan barrow routes, protect surfaces and time deliveries to minimise disruption. We also consider parking constraints and keep waste movements efficient and compliant.
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Costs vary with garden size, access and the amount of preparation needed. As a guide, lawn installation often starts from around £25–£45 per m² depending on groundwork and turf type. Border planting can range from £300–£1,500+ for small to medium beds, depending on plant density and specimen sizes. Adding topsoil and mulching typically adds £150–£600+. Irrigation systems usually start from £800–£2,500+.
Most soft landscaping projects take 1–3 days for a straightforward lawn and a couple of borders, while larger gardens with multiple beds, trees, hedging and irrigation can take 4–10 days. Timescales depend on access (common with terraces), how much old material needs removing, and whether soil improvement is required. Weather can also affect turf laying and planting. We’ll confirm a realistic programme after the site survey.
Soft landscaping such as lawns, planting, hedging, mulching and most garden irrigation 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). Boundary hedges can also be sensitive where visibility or neighbour issues arise. We’ll flag any likely constraints and can help you check Lambeth requirements before work starts.
Yes. Fine Landscaping provides a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the installed elements we control, such as ground preparation, edging and irrigation installation. Living materials are affected by weather and aftercare, so plants and turf are covered subject to correct watering and maintenance during the establishment period. We supply clear aftercare guidance and can offer ongoing maintenance to protect your investment. Any issues linked to our installation are put right promptly.
We can create anything from formal evergreen structure to relaxed, pollinator-friendly borders. Popular options include hard-wearing turf or premium ornamental lawns, mixed perennial borders, evergreen hedging for privacy, and specimen trees for height and shade. Mulch choices include composted bark and organic soil improvers, selected to suit your planting. For watering, we fit dripline or pop-up irrigation depending on bed layout. We’ll recommend options based on light, soil and how you use the garden.
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