Landscaper in Lymington

Lymington is a Georgian market town and harbour where the Lymington River meets the Solent, on the southern edge of the New Forest. The old town, with its cobbled streets and the long-running Saturday market on the High Street, is covered by a conservation area, and many properties close to the centre have walled or narrow gardens.

Further out, gardens tend to be larger and more open, often with mature trees and hedges. Each type brings its own challenges. Narrow town gardens need careful planning of access, because materials and waste often have to come through the house or a side passage. Larger gardens on the edge of town often need good drainage and boundaries that stand up to the weather.

Homes in Lymington range from Georgian and Victorian townhouses in the old centre to family houses and bungalows with larger gardens further out.

Ground conditions around Lymington can change from heavy clay to gravel within a short distance, so we check what is under each garden before deciding on excavation depths and drainage.

Gardens nearer the water feel the wind and salt air coming off the Solent, which is worth bearing in mind when choosing fencing, timber treatments and planting.

On heavier clay, we pay particular attention to levelling and drainage so the lawn does not stay wet through the winter, while on gravelly ground we add good topsoil so the turf does not dry out in summer.

If you are planning work in Lymington, it helps to think about access and timing early. Streets in the old town can be narrow and busy, particularly on market day, so we plan deliveries and waste removal around that and agree parking with you in advance. For larger gardens further out, the main considerations are usually drainage, wind exposure and keeping existing trees and hedges healthy while work goes on around them. Whatever the property, we talk through the order of work at the site visit, so you know what will happen each day and how the garden will be left at the end of it. You will know exactly what is included, and what it costs, before any work begins.

Lymington falls within New Forest District Council. If your home is listed or in the town centre conservation area, some work such as front boundary walls, fences or hard surfacing may need extra checks, and we will flag this early.