Richmond landscaping

Richmond gardens and local considerations

Richmond gardens reflect the town’s unique position between Richmond Park, the Thames, and Richmond Hill. Properties range from substantial Victorian and Georgian houses with mature gardens overlooking the park or river, to terraced townhouses with long, narrow plots typical of the conservation areas around Richmond Green and the Hill. The underlying London Clay, combined with sloping topography in parts of the town, creates specific drainage challenges, while many gardens contain established trees—often subject to Tree Preservation Orders given Richmond’s status as a conservation-focused borough.

Gardens near the park contend with deer pressure and shade from mature boundary trees, while riverside properties face periodic high water tables and flood risk considerations. The town’s architectural heritage means that hard landscaping—patios, driveways, and boundary treatments—must often respect planning constraints and the character of surrounding streetscapes. Understanding these variables, from soil conditions and drainage to local planning sensitivities, allows garden design and construction to proceed with appropriate attention to longevity and context.

Recent work in Richmond

Flourish Landscaping has completed projects across Richmond, including terraced garden redesigns near Richmond Green, drainage solutions for sloping sites, and planting schemes for properties bordering Richmond Park. Many of these projects balance the formal character expected in a historic town with planting that performs reliably year-round, addressing shade, clay soil, and the need for structured but naturalistic schemes that mature gracefully.

Recent work includes this garden transformation where we established appropriate drainage, and introduced layered planting suited to partial shade and clay soil.

Why choose Flourish Landscaping in Richmond

• Extensive experience with Richmond’s conservation areas and planning requirements
• Understanding of challenges specific to gardens near Richmond Park, including deer management and mature tree root systems
• Knowledge of Thames-side properties and water table considerations
• Portfolio of completed projects across Richmond Hill, Richmond Green, and surrounding areas
• Familiarity with sloping sites and the drainage solutions required on Richmond’s varied topography
• Experience working within Tree Preservation Order constraints and alongside established boundary planting
• Regular maintenance visits throughout Richmond and the surrounding boroughs
• Family horticultural heritage dating back to 1955, including longstanding work in the Richmond area
• BSc (Hons) Horticulture qualification combined with decades of inherited practical knowledge

Landscaping services we offer in Richmond