Soft Landscaping in Upper Norwood that brings structure, colour and year-round kerb appeal. From fresh lawns to borders, trees and irrigation, we tailor every garden to your home and outlook.
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Upper Norwood gardens deserve planting that matches the area’s period character and elevated setting. Whether you’re close to Crystal Palace Park or a short walk from Westow Park, we create balanced lawns, borders and screening that look established quickly. Our soft landscaping includes lawn installation, border planting, tree and shrub planting, hedging, topsoil, mulching and irrigation. Everything is planned for strong growth and tidy lines, not short-term cover.
Many SE19 properties are Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions with varied plot shapes and mature surroundings. We’re used to working with long rear gardens, compact courtyards and sloping sections that need careful soil building and planting layout. If you want privacy from neighbouring windows, we can shape hedging and layered shrubs without blocking light. This is soft landscaping upper norwood area homeowners choose when they want a garden that suits the architecture.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, drainage, sun patterns and existing plants worth keeping. Next comes a clear plan: soil preparation and topsoil where needed, planting and mulching, then irrigation options to protect your investment. We keep the site clean, protect paths and finishes, and explain aftercare so plants establish properly. Fine Landscaping is based in Norbury, around 15 minutes away, so support and follow-ups are straightforward.
Upper Norwood’s hilltop setting can mean exposed spots, mixed light levels and sections that dry out faster in summer. Access and parking can be tighter near period streets, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. We also account for mature trees common around Crystal Palace and South Norwood, adjusting planting choices and irrigation accordingly. If you need guidance on boundaries or street-facing hedges, we’ll help you stay aligned with local expectations in the London Borough of Croydon.
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Costs vary with access, soil condition and how much planting you want. As a guide, lawn installation often starts from £25–£45 per m² depending on preparation and turf type. Border planting commonly ranges from £60–£150 per m² including plants, compost/topsoil and mulch. Hedging and tree planting are usually priced per linear metre or per tree, often from £45–£120+ per metre and £150–£600+ per tree installed.
Most soft landscaping projects in SE19 take 1–5 days, depending on garden size and scope. A straightforward lawn replacement and a couple of borders can be completed in 1–2 days, while larger planting schemes with soil improvement, hedging and irrigation may take a week or more. Timescales are affected by access for materials, the amount of excavation, weather, and whether we’re working around existing features you want to keep.
Soft landscaping such as lawns, planting beds, shrubs, hedges and mulching is usually permitted and doesn’t require planning permission. However, there can be restrictions if your property is listed, within a conservation area, or if trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). We’ll flag any likely issues during the site visit and can advise on checks with the London Borough of Croydon before work begins.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed elements where applicable, covering issues caused by installation faults. For planting, we focus on correct species selection, soil preparation, staking and mulching, plus clear aftercare guidance to maximise establishment. Because plants are living materials, failures caused by extreme weather, neglect or pest/disease can’t always be covered, but we’ll advise promptly and offer practical replacement options.
We tailor planting to your style and maintenance preferences, from formal evergreen structure to softer, wildlife-friendly borders. Popular options include hardy lawn turf or seed, mixed perennial borders, specimen trees, flowering shrubs, and evergreen hedging for screening. We can improve ground with quality topsoil and finish with bark or compost mulch to reduce weeds and watering. If you want low-fuss care, we’ll recommend resilient plants and optional irrigation to suit your routine.
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