Garden & Landscaping Services in Southbourne

Southbourne runs along the clifftop east of Bournemouth, finishing near Hengistbury Head and the mouth of Christchurch Harbour. It's one of the most exposed gardening environments we work in — most BH6 gardens deal with prevailing south-westerly wind off the sea, salt-laden air and very sandy, free-draining soil close to the cliffs.

That changes how we approach almost everything. Planting leans on salt- and wind-tolerant species that hold their shape — escallonia, pittosporum, hebes, grasses, sea thrift — rather than the showier choices that look great for a season then collapse. Lawns need real topsoil and watering plans, not just rolled-out turf on sand. Fencing has to be built and fixed for sea-wind exposure or it'll come down in the first proper winter.

Towards the back of Southbourne, away from the cliffs, conditions ease and the planting palette opens up — more traditional cottage borders and lawns become realistic. We tailor each garden to where exactly it sits along that gradient.