Garden Design in Leatherhead
What is Leatherhead known for?
Leatherhead sits in the picturesque Mole Valley in Surrey, with the River Mole just a few minutes’ stroll from the town centre. An eclectic set of architectural designs can be found throughout the town’s streets, from the Running Horse pub, which dates back to the 1400s, to newer properties built significantly closer to the modern day. Leatherhead is home to more than 70 listed buildings, and a large conservation area covers much of the town centre, with many Victorian and Edwardian buildings visible across the town.
The town acts as a gateway to the vast Surrey Hills area of outstanding natural beauty, sitting at a point where the North Downs and its rolling chalk hills meet the Thames Lowlands.
‘Gardens often benefit from moisture-retentive soils…’
How do we tailor our approach for Leatherhead?
Wetlands, sloping gardens and town gardens are all features of gardens in and around Leatherhead.
Wetlands alongside parts of the river that meander its way to, through and past the town provide lush, green areas that serve as habitats for a variety of wildlife, and nearby gardens and outdoor areas often benefit from moisture-retentive soils due to the proximity to water.
Plants including ferns, willows and wetland grasses are ideally suited to thrive in these types of conditions. High-moisture and nutrient-rich soil areas are also well-suited to more traditional cottage garden plants.
When we produce garden designs in Leatherhead, we take into consideration the soil conditions, drainages and topography.
