Landscaper requests from Canterbury
Canterbury's period terraces and city-centre courtyards contrast with seaside gardens in Whitstable and Herne Bay and village plots in Sturry, Chartham, Bridge and Littlebourne. Courtyard patios, coastal planting and fencing are common. We'll pass your request to landscapers covering CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5 and CT6, including Blean.
- Canterbury's centre is a large conservation area, and the cathedral and its surroundings are a World Heritage Site.
- Whitstable and Herne Bay sit on London Clay, so drainage matters for lawns and patios.
- Seafront gardens need fencing and plants that can stand salt-laden wind.
Courtyards and walled gardens in central Canterbury
Homes inside and just outside Canterbury's city walls often have small courtyards or narrow walled gardens. Access is usually through the house or along a shared passage, and parking for a van can be hard on city streets, so let landscapers know what's possible. Much of the centre is a conservation area, and some houses are listed, which affects changes to walls, gates and front gardens. Trees in a conservation area usually need six weeks' notice to Canterbury City Council. In a small, shady courtyard, a dense porcelain or natural stone, raised beds and shade-tolerant planting tend to work well.
Clay soils and sea winds in Whitstable and Herne Bay
Whitstable and Herne Bay are built on London Clay, which can make lawns soggy in winter and hard and cracked in summer. Patios and artificial grass need a well-drained base and somewhere for water to go, as soakaways often struggle in clay. Gardens near the sea also catch salt-laden wind, so choose sturdy fencing with deep-set posts, or slatted designs that let some wind through, and plants known to cope with coastal conditions. Ask landscapers which plants and fixings they use near the coast, and whether stainless or galvanised fixings would last longer.
Towns and villages covered
Postcodes: CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6