Landscaping Gloucester & Gloucestershire
Professional Landscaping Services Across Gloucester & Gloucestershire
Landscaping Services in Gloucester & Gloucestershire
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Whether you want a complete garden redesign, a fresh layout, or practical improvements that make your outdoor space more usable, we’re here to help from start to finish. At SJS Landscaping & Gardening, we work across Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester and all surrounding areas throughout Gloucestershire, creating gardens that look great, work practically and are built to last.
Gloucestershire gardens come in every shape and challenge. The compact rear plots behind Cheltenham’s Regency terraces need clever use of space. The steep hillside gardens across the Stroud valleys need terracing, retaining walls and careful drainage design. New-build estates around Gloucester, Quedgeley and Brockworth often have blank, flat plots that need everything from scratch. And the Cotswold stone cottage gardens around Cirencester need sympathetic materials and planting that complement the setting and respect conservation area considerations. We assess every garden individually, understand its conditions — soil type, slope, aspect, drainage, existing features — and design the landscaping around what actually works on the ground, not just what looks good on paper.
Unlike many landscaping companies that focus solely on design and outsource the hard work, we handle everything in-house — from patios and driveways to fencing, decking, turfing, artificial grass, brickwork and ongoing garden maintenance. One team, one project, from clearance to completion — no subcontractors, no waiting for different trades, no coordination headaches for you.
Get a Free Landscaping Quote
If you’re planning any landscaping work in Gloucester or anywhere across Gloucestershire, we’d be happy to talk through your ideas and give you a clear, no-obligation quote. You can reach the team on 0800 656 9671, 01452 899 402 or 07593 952 715 – we’re always here to help and can usually arrange a visit quickly.
Our Landscaping Services in Gloucester
Garden Redesign & Planning
We work with you to plan a new garden layout that suits how you actually use the space — not just how it looks. Whether it's creating separate zones for dining, play and relaxation, improving flow between the house and garden, adding privacy, or simply making a neglected space feel welcoming again, we start every project by understanding your priorities and then designing something practical around them. We don't charge for separate design fees — your layout is planned as part of the project and adjusted on site as needed.
Raised Beds & Planters
Raised beds and planter walls add height, structure and visual interest to any garden. We build them using brick, block and Cotswold stone, pressure-treated timber sleepers, or composite materials depending on the style of your property and the look you want. Raised beds also make planting easier to maintain (less bending), improve drainage on heavy clay ground (common across the Severn Vale around Gloucester and Tewkesbury), and can be used to create tiered planting on sloping gardens in Stroud and the Cotswold hillsides.
Gravel Borders & Decorative Stone Areas
Low-maintenance gravel zones and decorative stone areas around planting beds, pathways and patio edges reduce weeding, improve drainage and add clean, tidy definition to the garden layout. Warm Cotswold limestone aggregate is particularly popular across the county's stone properties, while darker granite and slate chippings suit more contemporary settings. We lay gravel on weed membrane with proper edging to keep everything contained and looking sharp.
Garden Leveling & Ground Preparation
Proper ground preparation is the foundation of any landscaping project that lasts. We excavate, level, re-grade and compact the ground to create solid, stable bases for patios, lawns, decking and planting. On sloping Gloucestershire gardens — particularly across Stroud, Rodborough and the Cotswold hillsides — this can involve cutting and filling, building retaining walls, and engineering proper drainage to prevent waterlogging and soil erosion. On the heavy clay ground common across the Severn Vale, we address drainage at the ground preparation stage to prevent future
Garden Clearance & Overgrowth Removal
Before any landscaping can begin, the site needs clearing. We remove old turf, overgrown shrubs, dead trees, broken paving, old fencing, concrete, rubble and accumulated garden waste — giving you a clean slate to work from. For neglected gardens, end-of-tenancy clearances, or properties where the garden has been left for years, we can clear everything in a day or two and have the site ready for the next stage. All waste is removed and disposed of responsibly.
Full Garden Makeovers
A full garden makeover brings everything together into one coordinated project — clearance, ground preparation, hard landscaping (patios, driveways, walls, fencing, decking), soft landscaping (turfing, planting, borders), and finishing touches (lighting, edging, gravel details). Because we handle every element in-house, the whole project is planned together, built by one team, and completed efficiently — typically within 1–4 weeks depending on size and complexity. No waiting for different trades, no coordination issues, and one clear quote covering everything.
Landscaping Across Gloucestershire
Landscaping for Every Type of Gloucestershire Garden
No two Gloucestershire gardens are the same, and the approach that works for one property rarely works for another. Here’s what we deal with across the county:
Gloucester & the Severn Vale
flat to gently rolling terrain with heavy alluvial clay soil that holds water and can waterlog through autumn and winter. Drainage is a key consideration on every landscaping project here. Properties range from Victorian terraces in the city centre to modern estates in Quedgeley, Hucclecote, Churchdown and Brockworth. Many new-build gardens come as blank plots of compacted subsoil that need significant preparation before anything will grow properly.
Cheltenham
a mix of compact walled gardens behind Regency and Victorian townhouses, larger suburban plots around Leckhampton and Bishops Cleeve, and modern developments on the town's edges. Space is often limited in the town centre, so landscaping needs to maximise every square metre with multi-functional layouts — combined patio/seating, clever planting, vertical interest and smart storage.
Stroud & the Five Valleys
steep hillside gardens, often terraced, with varied soil (clay in the valley bottoms, mixed Cotswold brash and clay on the slopes). Gradient management is the primary challenge — retaining walls, stepped patios, multi-level planting, and drainage to prevent run-off all need careful design. Garden access can be difficult on narrow valley lanes, which affects material delivery and project logistics.
Cirencester & the Cotswolds
thin, free-draining Cotswold brash soil over limestone. Drainage is rarely a problem but topsoil depth can be shallow, affecting planting and turf establishment. Many properties are within the Cotswolds National Landscape or local conservation areas, which may restrict materials, boundary treatments and outbuildings. Cotswold stone, natural materials and sympathetic design are expected here — not concrete slabs and plastic fencing.
What's Included in a Landscaping Project?
What's Included in Landscaping?
Landscaping covers everything that shapes and transforms your outdoor space. It’s generally split into two categories:
Hard landscaping — the structural, built elements: patios and paths (porcelain, Indian sandstone, Cotswold stone, concrete, block paving), driveways, decking, fencing, garden walls and raised beds, steps, retaining walls, edging and drainage. These are the permanent features that define the garden’s structure and layout.
Soft landscaping — the living, planted elements: lawns and turf, artificial grass, planting beds, borders, hedging, shrubs, trees and ground-cover planting. Soft landscaping brings colour, texture and life to the garden around the hard structures.
Most landscaping projects involve a combination of both. A typical garden makeover might include clearance, ground levelling, a new patio, fencing along the boundaries, a fresh lawn, raised planting beds and decorative gravel borders — all designed and built as one coordinated project. We handle every element of both hard and soft landscaping in-house.
How a Landscaping Project Works
Initial Conversation & Site Visit
You get in touch with your ideas (however rough) and we arrange a free visit. We look at the garden, discuss what you want to achieve, assess ground conditions, access, drainage and any constraints (slopes, trees, boundaries, conservation area), and talk through realistic options within your budget.
Quote & Planning
We provide a clear, written, itemised quote covering every element of the project — materials, labour, waste removal, everything. No hidden costs. For larger projects, we'll sketch a layout showing how the different elements (patio, lawn, planting, fencing, etc.) fit together. We don't charge separately for design — it's part of the service.
Site Clearance & Ground Preparation
The existing garden is cleared — old turf, paving, fencing, concrete, vegetation, rubble — and the ground is excavated, levelled, compacted and prepared for the new layout. Drainage is addressed at this stage. On clay-heavy ground around Gloucester and the Vale, this often includes land drains or French drains to prevent future waterlogging.
Hard Landscaping
The structural elements go in first: patios, pathways, retaining walls, raised beds, steps, fencing, decking and any drainage infrastructure. These need to be built on proper foundations before any soft landscaping is done around them.
Soft Landscaping
With the hard elements in place, we lay turf or artificial grass, prepare and plant borders, add topsoil where needed, lay gravel mulch around beds, and carry out any final planting. Soft landscaping is usually done last because the ground preparation and heavy construction work would damage new lawns and planting if done earlier.
Finishing & Handover
Final details — edging, lighting, post caps, path borders, gravel top-ups — are completed. All waste is removed. We walk you through the finished garden, give care advice for new turf and planting, and confirm any ongoing garden maintenance arrangements if you'd like regular visits going forward.
Why Choose Us for Landscaping?
Expert Garden Landscaping Tailored to Your Home
Local Knowledge & Experience
We landscape gardens across Gloucestershire every day — from flat clay plots in the Severn Vale to steep hillside gardens in Stroud and period Cotswold properties around Cirencester. We understand local soil conditions, drainage challenges, planning constraints and what materials work in different settings. That local knowledge means fewer surprises, better-lasting results, and practical advice you can trust.
Friendly, Reliable Team
We turn up when we say we will, communicate clearly throughout the project, and treat every property with care and respect. A garden makeover can be disruptive, so we minimise mess, work efficiently, and keep you informed about what's happening at every stage — from delivery days to when you'll have your garden back.
High-Quality Workmanship
From the ground preparation underneath to the finishing details on top, every element is built properly. We don't rush projects or take shortcuts on foundations, drainage or materials — because the difference between a garden that looks good on day one and one that still looks good in year five is entirely about the quality of what goes underneath the surface.
Tailored to Your Budget & Style
Every garden and every budget is different. We work with you to prioritise what matters most and suggest smart alternatives where needed — for example, concrete paving instead of natural stone to save on materials, or phasing a larger project over two stages to spread the cost. You get a clear, itemised quote with no hidden costs, so you know exactly what you're paying for before any work starts.
Everything Handled In-House
Unlike many landscapers who outsource hard services, we do everything ourselves — patios, driveways, fencing, decking, turfing, artificial grass, brickwork and ongoing maintenance. One team, one quote, one point of contact for your entire project — no subcontractors, no waiting for different trades, no finger-pointing if something goes wrong.
Ongoing Maintenance Available
Once your garden is landscaped, we can set up regular gardening visits to keep it maintained — mowing, hedge trimming, border care, seasonal tidy-ups. Many clients transition straight from a landscaping project into a fortnightly or monthly maintenance schedule so the garden stays looking great year-round without any effort on their part.
Get a Free Landscaping Quote in Gloucestershire
Whether you want a full garden makeover, a new patio, raised beds, fresh turf, better fencing or just a clearance and tidy-up before starting fresh, we’d be happy to visit, talk through your ideas and provide a clear, no-obligation quote. We cover Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester and all surrounding areas.
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Landscaping Services Across Gloucester & Gloucestershire
We landscape gardens right across the county — from complete makeovers in Gloucester and modern new-build transformations in Quedgeley to compact Regency garden designs in Cheltenham, hillside terracing projects in Stroud, and sympathetic Cotswold stone landscaping around Cirencester. Our team works across the county daily — just give us a call and we'll confirm we cover your area.
- Gloucester
- Cheltenham
- Stroud
- Cirencester
- Tewkesbury
- Dursley
- Cinderford
- Cam
- Churchdown
- Stonehouse
- Quedgeley
- Bishops Cleeve
- Winchcombe
- Nailsworth
- Coleford
- Brockworth
- Longlevens
- Abbeydale
Landscaping FAQ
If you’ve got questions about our services, the process or what to expect, the FAQs below should help – and if you need anything else, just give us a call.
Landscaping costs vary widely depending on the size of the garden, the scope of work and the materials used. As a rough guide: a garden tidy-up and simple improvements might cost £1,000–£3,000; a medium-sized makeover with a new patio, lawn, fencing and planting typically costs £3,000–£8,000; and a full garden redesign with multiple features can cost £8,000–£20,000+. We always provide a clear, fixed, itemised quote before any work starts — no surprises. If budget is a concern, we can suggest ways to reduce costs or phase the project over time.
Yes — all site visits and quotes are completely free with no obligation. We come to your property, look at the garden, discuss your ideas and budget, and provide a written quote. If you decide not to go ahead, that's absolutely fine — there's no pressure and no charge.
It depends on the size and complexity. A simple patio, lawn and fencing project might take 3–5 days. A medium-sized garden makeover typically takes 1–2 weeks. A larger, more complex redesign with multiple elements (terracing, retaining walls, drainage, decking, paving, planting) can take 2–4 weeks. We give you a clear timeframe in your quote and keep you updated throughout. Weather can affect scheduling — particularly for turfing and concrete work — but we plan around it and communicate any changes.
Yes — we help you plan the layout, choose materials, decide on features and make the most of the space. We don't charge separately for design — it's included as part of the project. Some clients have a clear vision; others just want a nicer garden and need help working out what's possible. Either way, we'll offer honest, practical ideas based on your garden's conditions, your budget and how you want to use the space.
Yes — proper ground preparation is essential and included in every project. This covers excavation, levelling, compaction, drainage where needed, and creating solid foundations for patios, lawns and structural features. On Gloucestershire's clay-heavy ground (common across Gloucester, Churchdown and the Severn Vale), drainage is especially important and we address it at the preparation stage.
Yes — we offer regular garden maintenance on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly or seasonal basis. Many clients go straight from a landscaping project into a maintenance arrangement so the garden stays in top condition year-round. This can include mowing, hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, border care and seasonal tidy-ups.
Absolutely — this is one of our biggest strengths. We can include patios, composite or wooden decking, fencing, turfing, artificial grass, brickwork, and any of our driveway services as part of a single landscaping project. Having everything done by one team is more efficient, more cost-effective and ensures all elements are designed to work together.
Yes — all old materials, excavated soil, rubble, vegetation, packaging and construction waste are removed from site and disposed of responsibly as part of the project. Your garden is left clean and tidy. Skip hire, if required, is included in your quote.
Yes — we cover the whole of Gloucestershire. Our main areas are Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Cirencester, but we also work regularly in Tewkesbury, Churchdown, Quedgeley, Bishops Cleeve, Stonehouse, Dursley, Nailsworth, Winchcombe, Brockworth, Hucclecote and all surrounding villages. If you're anywhere in Gloucestershire, give us a call and we'll confirm.
Most rear garden landscaping — patios, lawns, fencing up to 2m, raised beds, planting — doesn't require planning permission under permitted development rules. However, there are some important exceptions: paving over more than 5sqm of front garden with impermeable materials needs permission (or a permeable alternative like gravel); decking over 300mm above ground may need permission; and properties in conservation areas or the Cotswolds National Landscape may face restrictions on certain materials, outbuildings and boundary treatments. We'll advise on any planning considerations during your free site visit.
Yes — we're happy to split larger projects into phases. Many clients do the hard landscaping first (patio, fencing, walls) and add the soft landscaping (turf, planting, borders) in a later phase. We plan the whole garden together upfront so that each phase connects seamlessly when the next stage is done.
Hard landscaping (patios, walls, fencing, driveways) can be done year-round. Soft landscaping (turfing, planting) is best done in spring or early autumn when the soil is warm and moist, giving new turf and plants the best chance to establish. Many clients plan through winter and start work in early spring so the garden is ready to enjoy by summer. We work throughout the year and can advise on the best timing for your specific project.
Absolutely. Many Gloucestershire gardens — particularly behind Cheltenham's terraced and semi-detached homes, and on the narrow hillside plots around Stroud — are compact or awkwardly shaped. We're experienced in maximising small spaces with multi-level designs, built-in seating, vertical planting, clever material choices and layouts that make the space feel much larger than it is.
Research consistently shows that a well-designed, professionally landscaped garden can increase a property's value by up to 20%. A tidy, attractive outdoor space also makes a strong first impression on potential buyers and can help a property sell faster. Even smaller improvements — a new lawn, a clean patio, fresh fencing — can make a noticeable difference to kerb appeal and perceived value.