Business Details
29 Years
experience
Award-Winning Garden Design & Landscaping Services in Kent
Langdale Landscapes has been crafting exceptional residential gardens since 1997, establishing itself as a respected leader in garden design and landscaping. Our 30-strong team combines over 150 years of collective experience with membership in the prestigious Association of Professional Landscapers (APL), supported by rigorous annual inspections ensuring adherence to industry standards. Through 30 years of dedicated service, we have earned nine Gold APL Awards and created four award-winning Chelsea Flower Show gardens, demonstrating our commitment to innovation and excellence. Our end-to-end approach spans initial design consultations through to meticulous construction and ongoing maintenance, with dedicated project teams managing every aspect from concept to completion. Specialising in bespoke solutions for Kent, Surrey, and Sussex properties, we transform spaces ranging from compact town courtyards to expansive family gardens featuring swimming pools and outdoor kitchens.Our design philosophy prioritises buildability, with detailed 3D modelling and topographical surveys ensuring practical execution of even the most ambitious visions. The same team remains with each project from start to finish, maintaining continuity and accountability throughout the process. Our planting schemes balance architectural form with natural softness, selecting species for performance and longevity while working with trusted UK and European nurseries. With dedicated maintenance services and irrigation specialists, we ensure gardens retain their beauty across all seasons. Our reputation for excellence has been built through consistent delivery of complex projects, including challenging topographical transformations and multi-phase developments requiring meticulous coordination.
Services
Garden Design
Landscaping
Garden Maintenance
Planting Design
Outdoor Kitchens
Swimming Pool Gardens
Family Gardens
Courtyard Gardens
Contemporary Gardens
Irrigation Systems
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of dedicated landscaping expertise
- 30-strong team with 150+ combined years of experience
- Member of prestigious Association of Professional Landscapers
- Nine Gold APL Awards for landscaping excellence
- Four award-winning Chelsea Flower Show gardens
Associations and certifications
- Association of Professional Landscapers (APL)
What people say
Fantastic results
First class design
Delighted with service
Meticulous attention to detail
Professional throughout
Services
Garden Design
Our bespoke garden design service creates tailored outdoor spaces that reflect clients' lifestyles and property characteristics. With 30 years' experience, we combine creative vision with technical expertise to produce functional, aesthetically pleasing gardens. Each design undergoes rigorous development through topographical surveys, detailed masterplans, and 3D modelling to ensure perfect integration with existing architecture and surroundings.
Landscaping
From concept to completion, our expert teams deliver complex landscaping projects with precision and craftsmanship. We handle all elements including hard landscaping, structural features, and specialist installations. With dedicated project teams maintaining continuity throughout, we ensure seamless execution of even the most challenging topographical transformations and multi-phase developments.
Garden Maintenance
Our comprehensive maintenance programmes preserve garden beauty across all seasons. Services include bed maintenance, surface cleaning, lawn care, and specialist plant care. We offer flexible scheduling options while maintaining the same high standards that characterise our initial installations, ensuring long-term garden perfection with minimal client effort.
Planting Design
Our planting schemes balance architectural structure with natural beauty, selecting species for performance and longevity. We work with trusted UK and European nurseries to source quality specimens, creating seasonal interest through carefully planned bloom succession and foliage variation. Maintenance plans ensure planting schemes evolve beautifully over time.
Outdoor Kitchens
Specialist design and construction of premium outdoor kitchen areas that extend living spaces into gardens. These functional yet stylish installations incorporate durable materials and practical layouts, seamlessly integrating with surrounding landscaping to create year-round entertaining solutions for residential properties.
People
Nik Edser
Founder and Managing Director
With over 30 years in landscaping, Nik founded Langdale Landscapes in 1997 after studying at Merrist Wood College. He oversees all client projects personally, bringing extensive experience from international landscaping work and maintaining the company's commitment to excellence.
Questions
What areas do you cover for garden design and landscaping?
We serve Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, including Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Oxted and surrounding areas.
How does your garden design process work?
Our process includes initial consultation, topographical survey, design proposal, 3D modelling, budgeting and final construction with dedicated project teams throughout.
Are you members of any professional landscaping organisations?
We are proud members of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) with annual inspections ensuring our high standards.
Can you help with both garden design and ongoing maintenance?
Yes, we offer complete design and build services plus tailored maintenance programmes to keep gardens looking their best year-round.
What makes your landscaping service different?
Our unique approach combines 30+ years' experience, dedicated project teams, and award-winning design with practical build expertise for exceptional results.
Do you handle complex garden projects?
Yes, we specialise in challenging projects including steep gradients, multi-phase developments and complete garden transformations with proven expertise.
