Landscaper requests from Thanet
Thanet's gardens face the sea on three sides, from bungalows in Birchington, Westgate-on-Sea and Minster to period townhouses in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Cliftonville and newer homes around Westwood. Wind-tolerant planting, fencing and low-maintenance patios are popular. We'll pass your request to landscapers covering CT7, CT8, CT9, CT10, CT11 and CT12.
- Thanet is largely chalk, so soils tend to be free-draining, alkaline and dry out quickly in summer.
- Strong, salty winds mean fences, gates and planting need to be chosen for exposure.
- Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs have several conservation areas, which affect trees and front boundaries.
Wind-proof fencing and planting in Birchington and Westgate-on-Sea
Bungalow gardens in Birchington, Westgate-on-Sea and Minster are often open to the wind from the sea, and fences there take a beating. Solid panels act like sails, so many owners choose close-board fencing with concrete posts set deep, or slatted and hit-and-miss designs that let wind filter through. Hedges and shelter planting can do the same job more gently once established. Salt spray scorches many plants, so ask landscapers to suggest species they've seen thrive locally, and fixings that resist corrosion. A planted windbreak along the exposed side helps the rest of the garden grow.
Chalk soils and dry summers across Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs
Most of Thanet sits on chalk, where topsoil can be thin and stony and drains quickly. Lawns brown fast in a dry summer and new planting needs regular watering until it roots, so many owners in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs ask for drought-tolerant borders, gravel gardens or a mix of patio and planting. Adding organic matter and a deeper layer of topsoil helps. Chalky soil is alkaline, so plants that need acid soil, such as camellias, usually struggle in the ground and do better in pots. Ask how each landscaper would prepare the soil before planting.
Towns and villages covered
Postcodes: CT7, CT8, CT9, CT10, CT11, CT12