A practical guide for developers and main contractors
Commercial landscaping for a property development is a coordinated package of design information, planting, turfing or seeding, site logistics and quality control. Planned alongside the wider construction programme, it helps the finished development satisfy its landscape requirements, present well to buyers and establish successfully in Cornwall's local conditions.
Mid Cornwall Landscaping delivers commercial soft landscaping across Cornwall, with project values commonly ranging from £5,000 to £500,000.
By Mid Cornwall Landscaping · More insights · Tregenna Lea case study
What developers need from a landscape partner
Three priorities shape a reliable commercial soft-landscaping package from tender through to handover.
Early coordination
Align drawings, specifications, access, phasing and presentation priorities before mobilisation.
Site-ready delivery
Plan ground readiness, storage, protection and the sequence of plots or shared areas around the construction programme.
Cornwall-specific planting
Use local knowledge of exposure, rainfall, drainage and soils to specify planting that establishes successfully.
Why early coordination matters
Landscape packages are often delivered near the end of a build, but the important decisions start much earlier. Drawings, planning conditions, quantities, access, soil preparation, plant availability and seasonality can all affect cost and programme. Early coordination reduces procurement questions and aligns landscaping with show homes, plot releases and handovers.
What to include with a tender enquiry
1 / Drawings and specification
Landscape drawings, planting schedules, specification and relevant planning or biodiversity requirements.
2 / Programme and access
Tender return date, target start, phasing, site access, storage and show-home or handover priorities.
3 / Scope and contacts
Site location, development type, package value, required services and the technical and commercial contacts.
Sustainability is part of the package
Environmental requirements increasingly shape commercial landscaping. Clear soil preparation, suitable species selection, native planting, wildflower areas and defined establishment responsibilities help turn planning and biodiversity objectives into a practical delivery package. Every change should remain controlled through the project's agreed approval process.
Commercial landscaping FAQs
Do you work with developers and main contractors?
Yes. Mid Cornwall Landscaping delivers commercial soft-landscaping packages for developers and main contractors across Cornwall.
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Can you tender from an existing landscape package?
Yes. Send the landscape drawings, planting schedule, specification, programme, access information and relevant planning or biodiversity requirements.
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Do you provide planting design?
Planting design can be provided where agreed, subject to the project specification and approval process.
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Can you provide visualisations?
We do not provide 3D visualisations. We can prepare mood boards showing proposed plant mixes, colours and sizes.
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What size projects do you undertake?
Commercial project values typically range from £5,000 to £500,000.
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Do you provide ongoing maintenance?
Ongoing maintenance is not standard. Work normally includes a 12-month defects period, with occasional services such as grass cutting to stock plots where required.
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When should we make contact?
As early as possible. Early coordination helps align procurement, plant availability, seasonality, site access, phasing, show-home priorities and handovers.