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What We Do
At Terra Firma Landscapes, we specialise in transforming gardens. From large-scale landscaping projects to small city gardens, we create incredible outdoor spaces for you, your family and friends to relax and enjoy for many years to come.
We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of garden services to suit all your project needs, large or small. Select the service to discover more. If you have a project you would like to discuss, please don't hesitate to get in touch; we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
Terra Firma has been transforming the gardens of London and the South East for nearly 40 years, creating beautiful, welcoming spaces that are a pleasure to be in and significantly enhance a home’s value.
Owner-Director Luke Richards came to landscape gardening after working as a tree surgeon for his family firm; five years with the Royal Engineers on the bomb disposal & search and fixed-site intelligence teams; and a further five years as a London Fire Brigade firefighter. Suffice to say, Terra Firma’s clients are quite literally in safe hands.
After meeting with a client, Luke personally puts together an expert team for the project for a seamless, bespoke experience. From landscapers and garden designers to fence-builders and lighting technicians, each person is hand-picked for their technical prowess, professionalism, and commitment to creating uplifting, safe, and long-lasting environments.
Whether you have a modest patio or a sprawling lawn, the right landscaping can future-proof your home and provide a beautiful backdrop for life’s most enjoyable and memorable moments.
TERRA FIRMA is quality assured:
Terra Firma has City & Guilds NPTC accreditation for the land-based sector; accreditation from the Contractor Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS); is registered with Which?; CheckaTrade; Trusted Traders; and Marshall’s; approved by Jackson’s Fencing; and is a member of the UK Association of Professional Landscapers.
How can we help?
Turn your dream garden into a reality
If you have a project, large or small, you'd like to discuss, please get in touch; it would be great to hear from you.
Visit our new shop and transform your outdoor space into a luxurious oasis.
Our high-quality garden furniture and accessories are carefully selected from leading manufacturers and crafted to stand the test of time while adding luxury and style to your home.
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