Kew landscaping

Refined gardens for period homes and leafy spaces.

Kew’s gardens are often about balance, character, and good planting rather than big, showy builds. At Flourish Landscaping, we specialise in upgrading and reshaping gardens in Kew with thoughtful layouts, high-quality materials, and planting that suits the setting.

We work on everything from townhouse courtyards to family gardens, helping clients make better use of their space while keeping the feel of the area.

Kew gardens and local considerations

Kew gardens are shaped by the area’s proximity to Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens) and the Thames, with properties ranging from Victorian and Edwardian terraces near Kew Green and the railway station to larger family homes in North Sheen and towards Richmond. The influence of the Royal Botanic Gardens is reflected in the area’s horticultural awareness and the expectation for gardens that demonstrate plant knowledge and seasonal interest. The underlying London Clay affects drainage throughout Kew, while riverside properties face specific challenges including high water tables and flood risk considerations.

Many Kew properties feature mature trees and established planting, creating gardens with significant shade and root competition. The area’s conservation areas — particularly around Kew Green and Kew Road — mean that hard landscaping, boundary treatments, and front garden alterations sometimes require careful planning and sensitivity to local character. Kew gardens often balance practical family use with a more considered approach to planting, reflecting the area’s botanical heritage and the presence of knowledgeable, engaged garden owners.

Recent work in Kew

Flourish Landscaping has completed projects across Kew, including Victorian terrace garden redesigns, planting schemes for properties near Kew Green requiring appropriate plant selection and year-round structure, and drainage solutions for riverside gardens affected by high water tables. Recent work has focused on creating gardens that reflect Kew’s horticultural character — layered planting with botanical interest, shade-tolerant schemes suited to mature tree canopies, and designs that demonstrate plant knowledge while remaining practical for family use.

Why choose Flourish Landscaping in Kew

Portfolio of completed projects across Kew, from Kew Green to North Sheen and riverside properties
Understanding of Kew’s horticultural character and the plant knowledge expected by local garden owners
Experience with conservation area planning sensitivities around Kew Green and Kew Road
Deep knowledge of Thames-side properties and water table management for riverside gardens
Familiarity with shade management and root competition from mature trees
Experience designing planting schemes that demonstrate botanical awareness and seasonal interest
Understanding of London Clay soil conditions and drainage solutions throughout the area
Regular maintenance visits across Kew, Richmond, North Sheen, and surrounding areas
Family horticultural heritage dating back to 1955, with decades of experience across South West London
BSc (Hons) Horticulture qualification combined with inherited practical knowledge