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Expert garden renovation services in Hackney, E8. Trusted by homeowners across London Borough of Hackney.
Hackney's gardens reflect the borough's creative spirit. SOM Development designs outdoor spaces that go beyond conventional lawn-and-patio formulas, creating gardens near London Fields, Victoria Park, and De Beauvoir Town that are as individual as the homeowners who commission them.
Our Hackney garden designs draw inspiration from the area's industrial heritage and artistic community. Corten steel planters, reclaimed-timber decking, concrete pavers, and native wildflower planting create gardens with character and ecological value. We also design more traditional schemes for clients who prefer a softer, greener aesthetic—the beauty of bespoke design is that every garden is unique.
For the terraces around Victoria Park and Lauriston Road, we design long, narrow gardens that maximise usable space through careful zoning. A dining area near the house gives way to a productive growing zone, a children's play area, and a wildlife-friendly naturalistic section at the far end. Each zone is distinct but visually connected through consistent material choices and a cohesive planting palette.
Rooftop and courtyard gardens for Hackney's many flat and warehouse conversions present different challenges and opportunities. We create productive container gardens, green walls, and compact entertaining spaces on rooftops and in courtyards, using lightweight planters and drought-tolerant planting to manage weight and water requirements.
Hackney's gardens range from long terrace plots around Victoria Park to compact courtyards and rooftop spaces in the borough's many converted buildings. The area's creative population values distinctive design, and there is growing interest in gardens that support wildlife, food production, and sustainability.
Hackney Council actively encourages greening initiatives, and well-designed gardens contribute to the borough's biodiversity and surface-water management. A thoughtfully renovated garden in Hackney is both a personal amenity and a contribution to the area's environmental quality.
“SOM designed a garden that feels completely Hackney—corten steel planters, concrete paving, wildflower strips, and a gorgeous reclaimed-timber deck. It is bold, beautiful, and full of wildlife. We love it.”
Meera & Dan P.
Victoria Park, Hackney
Three simple steps to your new garden renovation in Hackney.
We visit your garden, understand how you want to use the space, and create a design concept that works with your home and lifestyle.
You receive a clear, itemised quote covering all materials, landscaping, and construction costs with a defined timeline.
Our landscaping and construction team brings your garden to life — from groundwork and drainage to planting and finishing touches.
Absolutely. We design gardens with native planting, wildflower areas, bug hotels, bird boxes, and hedgehog highways that support urban biodiversity. These features can be incorporated into any garden design without compromising aesthetics or functionality.
Yes. We design rooftop gardens using lightweight planters, decking, and drought-tolerant planting. We always assess the structural capacity of the roof and obtain any necessary freeholder permissions before proceeding.
We use FSC-certified timber, recycled aggregate, locally sourced stone, and reclaimed materials wherever possible. Peat-free compost and nursery-grown native plants support our commitment to sustainable garden design.
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