Landscaping & garden design in London, made to be lived in.

We cover London and surrounding areas. If your garden is further out, email info@ojmlandscaping.co.uk with your postcode and a little about the project, and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help or whether someone closer would serve you better.

Yes. Quotes are free and no-obligation. We visit to see the space and talk through what you want, then send a written quote setting out the work, materials and cost before anything begins. There is no charge if you decide not to go ahead.

We offer garden design, patios and paving, turfing and lawn care, fencing and decking, planting and borders, and garden clearance. Many projects combine several of these, such as new paving with fresh turf and planting, and we can plan and build the whole garden as one job.

It depends on the size of the space, access, ground conditions, materials and finish. We don't guess over the phone. After a visit you get a clear written quote, so you know the cost up front, before any work starts and with no obligation to go ahead.

It depends on scope, from a few days for smaller jobs to several weeks for a full redesign. Ground conditions, materials and weather all play a part. Your written quote includes an expected timeline, and we keep you updated if anything changes once work begins.

Yes. We keep the site tidy every day and leave the space cleaner than we found it. Tools and materials are stored neatly while we work, and the finished garden is handed over clean, clear and ready for you to use and enjoy straight away.

Email info@ojmlandscaping.co.uk or use the form below. Tell us about your garden, what you'd like to change and roughly where you are, and we'll get back to you to arrange a visit. Photos of the space are helpful but not essential.

The main factors are the size of the area, how easily materials and waste can get in and out, ground conditions, the materials you choose and the finish. Access through a terraced house, removal of old surfaces and drainage work can all add time. A written quote after a visit sets out the cost.

Often not. A patio at ground level usually needs none away from the front garden, decking needs none if it is no more than 30 centimetres high, and fences are allowed up to set heights. Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas differ, so check Planning Portal or your council first.

Under the general rules, a fence can be up to two metres high without planning permission, or one metre if it is next to a road used by vehicles. Listed buildings, Article 4 directions and planning conditions can change that, so check gov.uk, Planning Portal or your council before you build.

Permeable paving lets rainwater drain through the surface or the joints into the ground, such as gravel, permeable block paving or porous asphalt. For front gardens, paving more than five square metres with an impermeable surface needs planning permission unless the rainwater drains to a lawn or border.

Autumn and spring are generally best, when the soil is warm enough for roots to grow and rain helps keep turf moist. Turf can be laid at other times if the ground is not frozen or waterlogged, but summer laying needs a lot of watering. Avoid laying in a drought or hard frost.

Neither wins every time. Porcelain is dense, very resistant to staining and uniform in look, while natural stone varies in colour and texture and may need sealing and more care. The right choice depends on the style you want, how much upkeep you accept and the look of the house. We can talk through the options on the visit.

A patio is usually the more durable, lower-upkeep choice and suits level ground. Decking suits sloping or raised areas and gives a warmer, lighter feel, but timber needs periodic treatment and decking over 30 centimetres high may need planning permission. We can talk through which suits your garden.

We look at how water currently moves across the garden and plan paving and levels to fall away from the house. Permeable surfaces, borders and lawns can absorb runoff, and heavier problems may need a drain or soakaway. We check drainage on the visit and set out the plan in the quote.

Waste must be taken away legally. Anyone who carries waste for others should be a registered waste carrier, so ask any contractor, us included, how it will be removed. The gov.uk page on registering as a waste carrier explains the rules that apply to businesses.

Yes. Small gardens can look and work well with careful planning of paving, seating and planting. The main practical issue is access, because materials and waste often have to go through the house. We check access on the visit and allow for it in the quote and the plan.

Think about how you want to use the garden, what you like and dislike now, and any ideas or pictures you have. Photos help but are not essential. It is useful to have clear access to the garden and to mention anything we should know about, such as pets or shared boundaries.