Landscaping in Christchurch

Landscaping for Christchurch's gardens

Christchurch is dominated by its magnificent priory and the converging rivers of the Avon and Stour, giving the town a distinctly maritime and historic character. Many of its residential gardens sit close to the rivers or harbour, and waterside gardens here often face significant wind exposure while also benefiting from the mild, moist conditions that allow slightly tender plants to thrive. Highcliffe, on the clifftop to the east, has larger properties with sea views and exposed gardens where windbreak planting and robust hard landscaping are essential.

Christchurch has an older population profile and many bungalow properties where low-maintenance, attractive garden design is highly valued. Highcliffe's clifftop homes have dramatic Channel views and gardens that need careful design to withstand coastal exposure while making the most of the spectacular outlook.