Do you carry out garden landscaping in Battersea?+
Yes. Battersea is one of the areas we work in most regularly across the London Borough of Wandsworth. We carry out full garden transformations in Battersea including porcelain patio installation, fencing, raised sleeper beds, and planting. Recent projects include a complete garden redesign on a property in SW11 where we removed old concrete slabs and decking and replaced them with a full porcelain patio, new horizontal timber fencing, a raised sleeper bed, and a native planting scheme.
What areas of Wandsworth do you cover?+
We cover the full London Borough of Wandsworth including Battersea, Clapham, Tooting, Balham, Putney, Earlsfield, Wandsworth Town, and Streatham. If you are unsure whether we cover your postcode, get in touch and we can confirm — we generally work across all SW postcodes in South West London.
Why do you recommend porcelain over natural stone for London patios?+
Porcelain is a better long-term choice for most London gardens because it is non-porous, frost-resistant, and does not require annual sealing the way natural stone does. London winters are wet rather than consistently cold, which means the freeze-thaw cycle can cause natural stone to crack or lift over time. Porcelain also resists the moss and algae growth that makes old stone patios slippery and difficult to maintain. For a low-maintenance garden that holds its appearance year-round, porcelain is almost always the right call.
What plants do you recommend for a London rear garden?+
For most compact rear gardens in South West London we recommend planting schemes that combine structure, year-round interest, and low maintenance. Ilex crenata works well as a hedging plant along fence lines — it gives you the same clean, evergreen look as box hedging but is not susceptible to box blight, which has devastated many London gardens over the past decade. Standard bay trees give immediate height and structure in raised beds and are virtually indestructible in the London climate. Star jasmine is an excellent climbing plant for fences — it is semi-evergreen, produces strongly scented white flowers in summer, and establishes quickly. Rosemary and hydrangeas fill out beds reliably with minimal attention.
Why is ilex crenata a better choice than box hedging in London?+
Box blight is a fungal disease that has spread rapidly across London over recent years and can devastate an established box hedge in a single season. Ilex crenata — Japanese holly — gives you almost identical results visually: a compact, dense, evergreen hedge that responds well to clipping and holds a clean shape. It is naturally resistant to box blight and far more suited to urban environments where air circulation around hedges is limited. For any client asking us to plant low hedging along a fence or patio edge, we now recommend ilex crenata as the default.
How long does a full garden transformation take?+
The timescale depends on the scope of work, but a full transformation covering patio removal and replacement, new fencing, a raised sleeper bed, and planting typically takes between five and ten working days for a standard rear garden. We will give you a clear project timeline before work begins so you know exactly when each phase will be completed.
Do you remove old decking and slabs before laying a new patio?+
Yes, full removal is included as part of any patio installation we carry out. We clear all old slabs, concrete, and decking before preparing the ground, ensuring the new patio is laid on a properly prepared base. Laying new porcelain over an existing surface is not something we do — the ground preparation is as important as the laying itself, and skipping it leads to slabs lifting or cracking within a couple of years.
Can you advise on planting as part of a landscaping project?+
Yes. Plant selection is something we include as part of any project that involves planting. Rather than simply installing what a client picks at a garden centre, we assess the specific conditions of the garden — light levels, soil type, existing trees, aspect — and recommend plants that will actually thrive in that environment. For a recent project in Battersea we suggested a full planting scheme based on native and climate-appropriate species, including ilex crenata for low hedging, star jasmine for fence coverage, and standard bay trees as the centrepiece of a raised sleeper bed.
Do you offer raised sleeper bed construction in Wandsworth?+
Yes. Raised timber sleeper beds are one of the most effective ways to add depth and planting space to a compact garden without reducing the usable patio area. We build raised beds from treated hardwood railway sleepers and can incorporate them into a wider landscaping project alongside patio work and fencing. They work particularly well at the end of a garden against a fence line, where they create a natural focal point and a defined planting zone.
Are you based locally to Wandsworth?+
Yes, we are based in South West London and work primarily across the SW postcode area. Working locally means shorter lead times, no travel surcharges, and a better understanding of the specific conditions that affect gardens in this part of London — from the clay-heavy soil common across Wandsworth to the urban growing conditions that affect plant choice. Get in touch to discuss your garden and arrange a visit.
