Landscaper requests from Folkestone & Hythe
Folkestone and Hythe mix hillside gardens in Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe with new estates in Hawkinge and Cheriton and low, open plots across Romney Marsh at New Romney, Dymchurch and Lydd. Terracing, coastal fencing and planting are common requests. We'll pass your request to landscapers covering CT18, CT19, CT20, CT21, TN28 and TN29.
- Sandgate and parts of Folkestone and Hythe have steep gardens that may need retaining walls and steps.
- Romney Marsh is low-lying land formed from river and marine deposits, so check flood maps before changing levels.
- Hawkinge sits high on the downs and is exposed to wind.
Hillside gardens in Sandgate, Folkestone and Hythe
Houses along the slopes of Sandgate, Hythe and Folkestone often have gardens that climb or drop steeply, sometimes with old retaining walls holding the ground in place. Before building a patio or deck, ask a landscaper to look at the condition of existing walls and where water runs after heavy rain. Retaining walls taller than about a metre, or ones holding up a neighbour's land, may need an engineer's design. Coastal winds and salt spray affect plants and fixings too. Several older parts of Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe are conservation areas, so check trees and boundary changes with Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
Exposed gardens in Hawkinge and across Romney Marsh
Hawkinge's newer estates sit high on the downs, and gardens on Romney Marsh at New Romney, Dymchurch and Lydd are flat and open to the wind. In both places, fencing needs strong posts and sensible heights, and shelter planting makes a big difference. Romney Marsh is low-lying, so check the Environment Agency flood map before raising ground levels or building up a terrace. Near Lydd and the coast the ground can be shingle or sandy, which drains fast but holds few nutrients, so new planting needs good soil preparation. Ask landscapers which plants they've seen cope locally.
Towns and villages covered
Postcodes: CT18, CT19, CT20, CT21, TN28, TN29