ONE TWO TREE

Garden Square Maintenance throughout London

Telephone: 020 7385 9114 / 07760 126758

The garden squares that many residents now know and love had slightly more humble beginnings and have seen vast change over the years. From simple lawn and pathways, through to the vegetable growing during the war the garden square has now developed into a private area of beauty for those residents lucky enough to have privileged access.
The majority of garden squares are closed to the public and only accessed by residents living in the immediate vicinity of the garden square. As such, many gardens are protected around the edges by railings / hedges and shrubbery to maintain their privacy. Many have open vistas that allow glimmers of beauty to the passer by. The garden squares and communal gardens that exist in London truly are one of the hidden gems of this wonderful city and provide a safe haven for children and relaxation throughout the year. It is imperative that these havens are maintained to the highest of standards to ensure that both current and future generations benefit from their true potential and beauty. It is reassuring to know that despite the high cost of land within the city, legislation now exists to protect these green spaces from development.
Throughout the years many of the gardens have seen change – mostly one would hope for the better. Most gardens contain a healthy mix of trees, lawn and planted beds of mature shrubs / perennials. The balance of a garden is often difficult to maintain and requires a lot of work / planning. As such a balancing act between the needs of nature and people is often required.
Day to day management is imperative as is the longer term vision and planning of strategies within the gardens. As per previous generations have done for us with a reasonable degree of foresight, it is equally our responsibility to do so for our children and future generations to come. Consideration to environmental and ecological factors such as wildlife, tree management, soil management and planting schemes are all crucial to the longer term sustainability of garden squares throughout London. This longer term consideration will both preserve and improve the enjoyment of gardens in centuries to come.
In addition to the outlined introduction above, there are further huge databases of knowledge regarding garden squares and communal gardens throughout London. Notable examples include archives by The London Parks and Garden Trust or The British History online resources. Both of which will uncover a whole wealth of information and history on garden squares that has been painstakingly researched to give all information one could possibly require of historical events / figures throughout the centuries.
Here at One Two Tree we are familiar with quite a few of the garden squares and communal gardens within West London but are always interested to visit and learn more about both garden squares and communal gardens throughout London. We would as such be delighted to hear from you if you have access to a communal garden that we could come to visit and to take a look around. It is still an eye opener to discover the beauty that lies hidden behind the high walls / hedges throughout the city and always particularly nice to meet people with an equal passion for their garden.

David – 020 7385 9114 / 07760 126758 or email: info@12tree.co.uk

Here is a list of just some of the garden squares that are located within West London. We will be updating a brief summary of each garden in the not too distant future. If you can assist with access or information regarding your own garden square or communal garden then we would love to hear form you. :
Garden information on each of these private / communal gardens to follow in due course

Addison Gardens
Arundel Gardens and Elgin Crescent
Arundel Gardens and Ladbroke Gardens Woodland garden with large London Plane Trees. Caringly maintained.
Avondale Park Gardens
Barkston Gardens
Bina Gardens (East) Small communal garden
Bina Gardens (West)
Blenheim Crescent and Elgin Crescent Large communal gardens with nice pathway to lead you around the garden perimeter.
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Bolton Gardens Set in one of the most prestigious streets in London.
Bramham Gardens
Brompton Square
Bryanston Square
Campden Hill Square
Campden House Court
Chelsea Square Large open space with vast open lawn area and planting around its perimeter.
Clarendon Road and Lansdowne Road
Cleveland Square
Collingham Gardens
Cornwall Gardens, SW7 Set of x3 separate large communal gardens. Mature trees and woodland styled planting.
Courtfield Gardens (East) Sunken garden in surrounding grounds of church
Courtfield Gardens (West) Recently overhauled with new railings.
Crescent Gardens
Earls Court Square
Eccleston Square A lovingly cared for garden in Victoria.
Edwardes Square Beautiful garden in Kensington. One of our favourites.
Emperor's Gate
Ennismore Gardens
Formosa Gardens
Gledhow Gardens
Hanover Gardens
Hereford Square A well laid out garden with meandering pathways of interest.
Holland Road and Russell Road Hidden garden behind large houses. x3 lawned areas and mature trees.
Hornton Street and Holland Street
Iverna Court Very small garden area with water feature and seating. A tranquil place for relaxation.
Kensington Garden Square
Kensington Square
Ladbroke Square Garden Amongst the largest communal gardens in London. Wide meandering paths throughout the gardens. Lawned areas, planted beds, play areas, tennis court .... A fantastic garden area.
Ladbroke Grove
Lansdowne Road and Elgin Crescent
Lansdowne Gardens
Lansdowne Walk and Lansdowne Road (Hanover)
Lexham Gardens A zoned garden full of character. Includes water feature, sculpture and mature beds.
Markham Square
Meanwhile Gardens
Montpelier Gardens
Moreton and Cresswell Gardens
Nevern Square
Nightingale Square
Notting Hill
Norland Square
Ovington Square
Paultons Square
Pembridge Square
Philbeach Gardens
Queens Garden Long narrow set of gardens.
Queens Gate Gardens
Rembrandt Gardens
Royal Crescent A beautiful semicircular laid out garden with raised planting beds and lawned area.
Rutland Gate South Garden A small shady garden lovingly cared for by resident.
St James's Gardens Gardens located within grounds of church.
Stanley Crescent
Stanley Gardens (North)
Stanley Gardens (South)
Sunningdale Gardens
Sutton Court
Thurloe Square A nicely laid out and structured garden. Nice features and a well used garden.
Trevor Square Comfortable feeling garden in Knightsbridge. Trees, lawn and central raised planting.
Warwick Square
Wetherby Gardens