Garden Design in Putney
Plans, planting and full builds for gardens that work for the way you actually use them.
Garden Design in Putney (SW15) works around the kind of houses that are typical in this part of SW London. Mansion-block balconies and roof terraces are common, alongside Victorian terraces with narrow rear gardens. The terraces around East Putney often have side returns that can be incorporated into the garden design. Most of my work in Putney is around putney bridge and embankment and the streets either side of it. A good design starts by looking at what you've already got: the levels, the trees, the existing patio if there is one, the side that catches the morning sun. Then we plan around the way you actually want to use the garden, not the way the previous owner used it.
Putney is denser than the towns west of it, with mansion blocks, Victorian terraces, and contemporary apartment buildings along the river. Plenty of small private gardens and roof terraces sit alongside larger family gardens further from the centre. Designs that work in Putney tend to start from the house style and the plot shape rather than from a Pinterest board. A traditional Victorian or Edwardian terrace looks slightly daft with a hyper-modern garden, and a 1930s semi often suits a more architectural design than the typical cottage planting people instinctively reach for. I work with what fits.
What I do for every garden design job in Putney
- Site visit and measure up
- Hand drawn or scaled plan with materials, planting and lighting marked
- Planting list with sizes, spacing and aftercare notes
- Itemised quote so you can see what each part costs
- Full build by me and a small trusted team
- Aftercare guide tailored to your planting
For a deeper look at how I approach garden design, see the main garden design page.
Garden Design in Putney FAQs
Do you handle planning permission queries for Putney gardens?
Putney sits in Wandsworth. The borough has a number of conservation areas, particularly along the river, where listed building rules and material restrictions can apply. I'll flag anything that needs a check on your job and, if a formal application is needed, point you to a local architect who handles them.
How quickly can you start a garden design job in Putney?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller garden design jobs in Putney can sometimes fit in within a couple of weeks. The best step is a quick call to check current availability.
Do you cover all of Putney?
Yes. Putney (SW15) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Putney or in a neighbouring area like barnes, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near Putney
Get a garden design quote in Putney
Site visits are free, no pressure. Tell me what you have in mind and I'll come round at a time that suits.