Here at The Irish Gardener, we believe that every garden is a canvas waiting to be transformed into a masterpiece.

Our website is the gateway to a world of bespoke garden design, where creativity meets expertise.

Led by the renowned garden designer Peter Dowdall, our team comprises a diverse group of talented garden designers, each with their own unique style and approach.

Whether you're looking for a small garden refresh or a complete outdoor makeover, we have the skills, tools, and vision to bring your dream garden to life.

Expert Personal Attention: There are a team of garden designers working with The Irish Gardener but Peter Dowdall personally works on every single garden design bringing his years of experience and his love for all things garden design and gardening to each individual project.

Diverse Garden Design Styles to Suit Every Taste

Our team of garden designers works across a variety of styles, ensuring that your garden design reflects your personality and preferences.

Whether you love the clean lines of modern minimalist gardens, the lush, overflowing borders of cottage gardens, or the structured elegance of formal gardens, we have a designer who can make your vision a reality.

From traditional to contemporary, we tailor our designs to suit your specific needs, creating outdoor spaces that are not only beautiful but also functional and sustainable.

Hand-Drawn Conceptual Designs for Personalized Gardens

For those who appreciate the artistry of garden design, we offer hand-drawn conceptual designs that capture the essence of your garden project.

Our designers meticulously sketch out ideas, ensuring every detail is considered.

This personalized approach allows you to visualize your garden before the work begins, giving you confidence in the final outcome.

Even the smallest project receives the same level of care and attention, ensuring that your garden is uniquely yours.

Advanced Technology for Cutting-Edge Garden Design

In addition to traditional methods, our designers are skilled in using the latest technology to bring your garden to life.

We offer designs created with SketchUp, CAD, and 3D visualizations, providing you with detailed, accurate representations of your future garden.

These tools allow us to experiment with different layouts, materials, and planting schemes, ensuring that every element works harmoniously together.

The Next Level

For those who want an immersive experience, we also offer virtual walkthroughs using VR headsets.

This cutting-edge technology allows you to explore your garden design in a fully interactive, three-dimensional space, giving you a true sense of how the final garden will feel.

It’s the perfect way to make informed decisions and fine-tune details before the first spade hits the soil.

Why Choose Peter Dowdall Garden Designs?

Expert Team: Our designers are handpicked for their creativity, expertise, and dedication to delivering exceptional garden designs.

Personalized Service: Whether you’re looking for a hand-drawn sketch or a high-tech 3D visualization, we tailor our services to your needs. Peter Dowdall personally works on every single garden design bringing his years of experience and his love for all things garden design and gardening to each individual project.

Comprehensive Design Solutions: From small projects to large-scale transformations, we handle every aspect of garden design.

Cutting-Edge Technology: We utilize the latest tools, including CAD, SketchUp, 3D visualizations, and VR walkthroughs, to create stunning designs.

Sustainable Practices: Our designs prioritize sustainability, ensuring that your garden is as environmentally friendly as it is beautiful.

Start Your Garden Transformation Today

Ready to turn your garden dreams into reality?

Explore our portfolios, meet our designers, and learn more about our services.

Whether you’re envisioning a tranquil retreat, a vibrant family space, or a show-stopping outdoor area, Peter Dowdall Garden Designs has the creativity and expertise to bring your vision to life.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards your dream garden.

At Peter Dowdall Garden Designs, we don’t just create gardens – we craft experiences that you’ll cherish for years to come.

• Perhaps the best place to start on your garden design journey is a consultation or chat with myself, Peter Dowdall.

• I am available on certain dates and times for an online chat where I can offer help and guidance to you for your garden.
  
  • If you’re not sure which of the design options is right for you, I would advise starting with this Virtual Garden Design Consultation.
  
  
  • Perhaps it’s a completely new project and you just need some pointers about where to start, where to position patios, paths, garden beds and other features.
  
  • Maybe it’s an existing garden and you would like some help deciding on how best to give it new lease of life. I can advise on which plants are worth keeping, moving and removing.
  
  • Depending on what you want from the consultation, the more information you can give me beforehand or have with you on the day, the better. I will send you an email with some questions to best prepare both of us so that you get the best value from our chat.
  
  
  • The length of each consultation is up to 1 hour.
  • If there is no availability showing, that means I am booked out. You can email me directly at peterdowdallgardener@gmail.com if this is the case and I can contact you should a cancellation appear.
  

If you would like a beautifully designed garden but perhaps you don't need all the extra details that come with a full-blown garden design, then this concept design could be the right option for you.

With this option you get a beautifully hand drawn design for your garden space showing all the different features within the garden

Complete with mood board images of the different elements of the garden.

You can include a Detailed Planting Plan with your hand drawn garden design.

• We will select plants that are chosen specifically for your garden taking into account any existing features aspect and soil
• Each design is unique and when choosing plants for your garden bed we are looking at elements such as color combinations and contrasting textures
• A Conceptual Hand Drawn Garden Design should be looked upon as an initial investment before starting on your garden. This design will end up saving money in the long run by not making costly mistakes
• All our planting plans are pollinator friendly and designed not just to give color interest and continuity but also to help promote biodiversity.
  

We will take all the site details from Google Earth ensuring that dimensions and aspect are as accurate as possible without surveying the site.

A Landscape contractor may be able to price from this design, however it is not intended to be a pricing document, rather to illustrate where the different elements will be in the garden and any contractor will need to take their own measurements and examine the site before pricing.

If you are starting a garden from scratch or, are giving an existing garden a complete overhaul then this is the option for you, as nothing is left to chance and you will be provided with the highest level of detail in your garden design.

• When creating a new garden, mistakes can be expensive, particularly when looking at the hard landscaping elements such as, your paving, paths, steps and wall elements
• This complete garden design package will ensure that you avoid costly mistakes as it is much easier and less expensive to change an element on paper than on the ground in your garden.
• Benefit from all our years of training and experience with this complete garden design package

• Experience the future of garden design with our VR service.

• By embracing virtual reality technology, we can bring your garden to life before it's even built.

• Through the use of a VR headset, you'll be able to immerse yourself in different areas of your outdoor living space and gain a comprehensive understanding of its scale, space, and layout.

• See firsthand how the various materials and colours work together to create your garden.

• Our VR garden design service allows you to perfect your garden design before construction begins, ensuring every detail meets your vision.