Garden design in Lymington

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.

Before drawing anything up, we walk the garden with you and talk through how you want to use it: somewhere to sit in the evening sun, room for children to play, space for storage, less lawn to mow or a view you want to frame.

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.

We take all of this into account when deciding where a patio will get the most sun, where planting will thrive and which areas need extra drainage or shelter.

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.

Homes in Lymington range from Georgian and Victorian townhouses in the old centre to family houses and bungalows with larger gardens further out. We choose materials and shapes that sit comfortably with the house and its surroundings.

The aim is a garden that feels natural, suits the house and works for everyday life in Lymington. Once the plan is agreed, we carry out the hard landscaping, turfing, fencing and finishing work ourselves, so nothing is lost between the design and the build. We keep you updated as we go and finish with a walkthrough so you are happy with every detail.