Planning Your Garden Makeover: What is the best time of year to get your garden landscaped?

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Thinking about transforming your outdoor space? Whether you’re planning a full garden redesign or installing new features like turf, paving, or water features, timing plays a big role in the success and smoothness of your landscaping project.

At LS Garden Design and Build, we offer expert landscaping services across Walthamstow, East London, and surrounding areas, and we’re here to help you decide the ideal time to get started.

Why Timing Matters in Landscaping Projects

Every season brings its own advantages and challenges when it comes to landscaping. Choosing the right time of year can affect everything from plant success to soil conditions and build timelines. Here’s how each season stacks up.

Spring: A Popular Choice for Garden Landscaping

Spring is one of the most sought-after times for landscaping. With longer daylight hours and warming temperatures, it’s perfect for:

• Laying new turf or artificial grass
• Planting shrubs, trees, and flowers
• Installing features like pergolas or water features

Tip: Because spring is such a popular season, landscapers get booked up fast. We recommend planning and securing your slot early. From the point of contacting us, you should expect up to a three-month lead time due to high demand.

Summer: Ideal for Hard Landscaping Projects

Summer provides the driest conditions, which are ideal for more structural elements like:

• Paving and patios
• Raised beds
• Decking (softwood, hardwood, and composite)
• Fencing installations using trusted materials like Jacksons fencing

At LS Garden Design and Build, we find summer an excellent time for larger construction-based landscaping projects. Less rain means fewer weather-related delays and quicker turnaround times.

Autumn: The Best Time to Plant and Prepare

While many assume landscaping slows down in autumn, it’s actually a fantastic time to:

• Prepare soil for next spring
• Plant trees and hardy perennials
• Install new lawns or garden drainage

The soil is still warm, and the cooler air reduces stress on plants. It’s also a great time to tackle outdoor kitchens and pergola structures ahead of the next summer season.

Winter: Underrated but Highly Strategic

Many don’t consider winter for landscaping, but it's one of the smartest times to build.

Here’s why:

• Landscapers are generally more available
• Hard materials like stone and timber are easier to source
• You’ll beat the spring rush

Winter is perfect for planning and building hardscape elements, like retaining walls, outdoor offices, and even full garden redesigns, ready to bloom by spring.

Why Choose LS Garden Design and Build?

We’ve been landscaping across East London since 1997, with our business officially becoming LS Garden Design and Build Ltd in 2019. Here’s what sets us apart:

• ✓ Full design and build landscaping service
• ✓ All elements of landscape construction handled in-house
• ✓ Focused solely on domestic garden projects
• ✓ Proven track record across Walthamstow and neighbouring areas
• ✓ Use of high-quality materials like Jacksons fencing and composite decking
• ✓ Year-round service for turfing, paving, decking, outdoor kitchens, and more

Whether it’s turfing, paving, decking, or even installing a bespoke outdoor kitchen, we do it all year round.

Lead time: Due to high demand, please allow up to three months from enquiry to start date.

Local Areas We Cover

Based in Walthamstow (E17 4AR), we work across:

• East London
• North London
• Walthamstow
• Leyton
• Hackney
• Chingford
• And surrounding areas

Explore our full range of services, including decking and fencing, or garden design and landscaping.

Ready to Landscape Your Garden?

If you’re planning a garden makeover, there’s no wrong time—just the right time for the right project.
Get in touch with LS Garden Design and Build today to discuss your ideas, get expert advice, and book your preferred start date.

📞 Call us: 07745 831 038

📞 Based in: Walthamstow, London E17 4AR