Do you offer garden design and landscaping in Kew?

Yes. Flourish Landscaping provides garden design and landscaping services in Kew and the TW9 area. We work with residential clients on bespoke garden design, hard landscaping, planting design and full garden transformations, with particular experience in period gardens, mature tree canopies and the conservation-area context around Kew Green and Kew Road.

Are your team experienced in horticulture given Kew's gardening tradition?

Yes. We take a plant-first approach to our design work and develop planting schemes from first principles. Plant knowledge runs through the business, with our director Craig Davis holding a BSc (Hons) in Horticulture and more than 30 years of practical experience to draw on.

Can you create a planting scheme to complement a Kew garden?

Yes. Our planting schemes are developed from first principles. Soil type, aspect, microclimate and the client's aesthetic preferences are all considered. We design schemes with long-season interest, structural coherence and appropriate plant selection for the actual conditions of the site, which on a shaded Kew plot is often the defining technical question.

What other areas near Kew do you cover?

Flourish Landscaping works across Richmond, East Sheen, Chiswick, Gunnersbury and the wider South West London area. Contact us on 020 8399 0533 or at hello@flourishlandscaping.co.uk.

Kew landscaping

Refined gardens for period homes and leafy spaces.

Kew 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.

A family-led landscaping business bringing generations of horticultural knowledge to modern garden design and build, 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.

Flourish is led by Craig Davis, who holds a BSc (Hons) in Horticulture and brings more than 30 years of practical experience, and that knowledge shapes every Kew project from initial site assessment through planting and aftercare.

Kew gardens and local considerations

Kew gardens are shaped by the area’s proximity to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew 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: Kew homeowners are often genuinely engaged with plants, and the expectation is for gardens that demonstrate plant knowledge and seasonal interest rather than show-off hard landscaping. 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. For the wider legal context, see our garden law guide.

The defining technical challenge in many Kew gardens is shade. Mature trees, tall neighbouring properties and constrained terrace aspects together produce light conditions that punish casually-chosen planting. Our guide to common problems in shady gardens covers the planting and management principles that genuinely work, and our north-facing garden design guide is directly relevant to the period terraces near Kew Green that back away from the sun. A more naturalistic planting approach often suits these conditions: see our naturalistic gardens style guide for the planting principles.

Before any planting work, knowing how the sun moves across your specific Kew garden is the single most useful piece of information you can have. Our free Flourish Garden Sun Planner tool maps light and shade through the day, which on a shaded Kew plot directly drives plant choice. For any unfamiliar botanical or design terms, our gardening glossary is on hand. For riverside properties affected by high water tables, our flooded gardens page covers the diagnostic and engineering approach we use.

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. Further completed projects across South West London and Surrey can be seen in our portfolio.

Why choose Flourish Landscaping in Kew

Portfolio of completed projects across Kew, from Kew Green to North Sheen and riverside properties
Plant knowledge that meets the standard Kew homeowners expect, with planting schemes designed from first principles rather than off a stock list
Experience with conservation area planning sensitivities around Kew Green and Kew Road
Deep knowledge of Thames-side properties and water table management for riverside Kew gardens
Familiarity with shade management and root competition from mature trees
Experience designing planting schemes that demonstrate botanical awareness and long-season interest
Understanding of London Clay soil conditions and drainage solutions throughout the area
Regular maintenance visits across Kew, Richmond, North Sheen and surrounding areas, providing continuity year after year
Multi-generational horticultural heritage, with decades of accumulated plant knowledge informing how we work in Kew gardens today
Degree-qualified horticultural perspective shapes every planting plan, so plants are chosen for the actual conditions of your site rather than the picture on the label
APL, TrustMark, Gardeners Guild, Institute of Horticulture and HTA accredited, with 51 five-star Google reviews. See our customer reviews

Our landscaping services in Kew

Planting design and installation: detailed planting schemes developed from first principles, with plant selection for the shaded and partially-shaded conditions common to Kew gardens.
Bespoke garden design: tailored plans for Kew properties, with particular attention to how a new layout reads against period architecture and the area’s leafy character.
Patios, paths and driveways: expertly laid porcelain, natural stone and traditional paving, chosen to suit conservation-area character where applicable.
Hard and soft landscaping: integrated design and construction across structural elements and planting, ensuring the two parts of the garden work together rather than in parallel.
Decking, pergolas and timber features: outdoor living spaces and structures that complement period architecture.
Drainage and waterlogging: proper diagnosis and engineered solutions for riverside Kew gardens affected by high water tables.
Garden maintenance: regular care programmes for Kew gardens, keeping mature planting and lawns in excellent condition through every season.

Thinking about improving your garden?

Get in touch to arrange a consultation and talk through your ideas. Call us on 020 8399 0533 or 07738 178091, or email hello@flourishlandscaping.co.uk.