Planting
Structure through winter, generosity in June.
From considered planting schemes to fresh lawn turfing, this is the soft side of the garden, the part that grows, changes, and asks something of you back.
What’s included
Planting & Soft Landscaping, in detail.
Every project is different, but here’s what this work typically involves.
Planting design
Considered planting for maintenance clients and larger builds, so it works as one garden rather than a shopping list of plants.
Drought-tolerant planting
Mediterranean and dry-garden palettes that shrug off hot, dry summers and need far less watering once established.
Soil preparation
Improving London clay or thin urban soil with the right structure and organic matter so plants root and thrive.
Trees & specimen plants
Sourcing and planting semi-mature trees and key specimens that give a new garden instant presence.
Turf laying & lawns
Fresh turf laid on properly prepared ground so the lawn establishes quickly and looks right from day one. Also seeded lawns where a slower start suits the project.
Irrigation
Discreet drip irrigation where it earns its place, so establishment is reliable and summers are easier.
How it works
From first conversation to finished garden.
- 01
Assess soil & aspect
We read the soil, light and drainage, the facts that decide what will actually flourish where.
- 02
Plan the planting
A planting plan for the seasons, balancing evergreen structure with a changing cast of flower and foliage.
- 03
Prepare & plant
Ground improved, plants set out on the day and adjusted by eye before anything goes in the ground.
- 04
Establishment care
Watering guidance, mulching and a first year of attention so the scheme knits together as intended.
Recent examples
Where we’ve done this.
Finchley, N3
A perennial border in Finchley
A mixed native and Mediterranean planting scheme along a 12-metre boundary, built for year-round interest.
Primrose Hill, NW1
A shade-tolerant scheme in Primrose Hill
A north-facing side return replanted with ferns, hellebores and evergreen structure.
Winchmore Hill, N21
A fresh lawn in Winchmore Hill
A family garden turfed with hardwearing lawn turf, prepared and levelled to hold its shape through years of use.
Pricing guide
Planting from £2,500
Turfing from £800
Planting schemes start around £2,500 for a considered residential scheme. Turfing starts around £800 for a small residential lawn install and scales with area.
What affects the price
For planting
- Area planted and density of the scheme
- Plant maturity: instant impact costs more than patience
- Soil improvement and any drainage work needed
- Whether irrigation is included
For turfing
- Lawn size in square metres
- Type of turf (standard or hardwearing)
- Ground preparation and any levelling required
- Access for turf delivery
Questions
Planting & Soft Landscaping: the details people ask about.
Plants that, once their roots are down, cope with dry spells without constant watering: think lavender, salvia, euphorbia, grasses and many Mediterranean shrubs. They still need water in their first summer while they establish.
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Get in touch
Ready to talk about planting & soft landscaping?
Tell us a little about your space and how you’d like to use it. We’ll come back to you within one working day.
info@pullingerlandscapes.co.uk