Soft Landscaping in Streatham Hill that makes your garden look established, not newly finished. From fresh lawns to layered borders, we plant for year-round colour and easy upkeep.
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If your garden near Streatham Hill station needs a lift, our soft landscaping turns bare soil into a thriving outdoor space. We handle lawn installation, border planting, hedging and mulching with a tidy, professional finish. Whether you’re updating a courtyard off Christchurch Road or refreshing a family garden by Telford Park, we tailor planting to light levels and how you use the space. Expect clean edges, healthy soil and planting that settles in quickly.
Streatham Hill has a mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and mansion conversions, often with long rear gardens and compact side returns. We’re used to access challenges, narrow passages and protecting period features while we work. Our team understands what performs well in the soft landscaping Streatham Hill area, from shade-tolerant planting for north-facing plots to tougher choices for sunny, wind-exposed gardens. We also coordinate irrigation and soil improvement so new plants don’t struggle in their first season.
We start with a site visit, discuss your style and maintenance preferences, then propose a clear planting and materials plan. Preparation is everything: we improve topsoil, level and grade, then install lawns, shrubs, trees and borders in the right sequence. You’ll get practical aftercare guidance, and we keep disruption low with considerate scheduling and reliable communication. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, transparent pricing and a premium finish that lasts.
Working across the London Borough of Lambeth, we’re familiar with variable clay soils and areas that compact after building work. In SW2, parking and access can be tight, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to keep things smooth. We also select plants that cope with urban heat and occasional wind funneling along main roads. Where needed, we liaise with local requirements and keep boundaries, sightlines and neighbours in mind.
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Costs vary by garden size, access and the level of soil preparation required. As a guide, lawn installation is often £25–£60 per m² depending on turf or seeding and groundwork. Border planting commonly ranges from £300–£1,500+ based on plant density and specification. Tree and shrub planting can be £150–£800+ per item including staking and soil improvement, with irrigation typically £600–£2,500+.
Most soft landscaping projects take 1–5 days, with larger gardens or complex planting plans running 1–2 weeks. Timescales depend on how much clearing and soil conditioning is needed, plus whether we’re installing irrigation, new topsoil or extensive hedging. Weather can also affect lawn laying and planting. After installation, plants and lawns continue to establish over 6–12 weeks with proper watering and aftercare.
Soft landscaping such as lawns, planting, mulching and most irrigation is usually permitted and doesn’t require planning permission. However, restrictions can apply if your property is listed, within a conservation area, or if work affects protected trees (Tree Preservation Orders). If you’re near boundaries or altering levels significantly, extra checks may be sensible. We flag any likely issues early and can help you confirm requirements with Lambeth Council.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the elements we install, covering issues caused by installation faults rather than neglect or extreme weather. For planting, we use reputable nurseries and install correctly with staking, watering-in and soil improvement to maximise success. Because living materials vary, plant losses are usually assessed case by case, especially where watering hasn’t been maintained. We also provide clear aftercare instructions to protect your investment.
We can create anything from crisp evergreen structure to naturalistic, pollinator-friendly borders. Popular options include instant turf or seeded lawns, mixed shrub borders, specimen trees, pleached screening, and formal or informal hedging. For finishes, we offer a range of mulches and soil blends to suit planting and drainage. We’ll help you choose plants based on light, soil, privacy needs and how much maintenance you want, then phase planting for year-round interest.
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