Right plant, right place • Year-round interest • Affordable alternative to full garden design
Planting Plans by Peter Dowdall. Beautiful, Low-Maintenance Schemes That Thrive in Irish Gardens
Beautiful, low-maintenance planting schemes designed for Irish gardens by one of Ireland’s most trusted gardening voices.
Affordable, professional service designed for your Irish garden.
20+ years’ horticultural experience. Regular media contributor (TV, radio, press). 100k+ social followers. Supplier network for plant delivery nationwide.
Trusted Experience. Proven Results.
Every great garden starts with a clear planting plan.
If you don’t need a full garden design, my Planting Plans give you a professionally-specified scheme that suits your soil, sun and style, an affordable way to raise year-round interest with far less maintenance.
I’ll design a bespoke planting plan for your space and, through our trusted suppliers, provide (if requested) a price for plants delivered to your door so you can implement your planting plan and plant by numbers with confidence.
Introducing
Why your garden beds never quite “work” (and how we fix that)
You’ve tried a few plants, moved others, and somehow the border still looks patchy.
Spring dazzles, summer fades, winter disappears.
The issue isn’t you, it’s the lack of a coherent planting design that understands Irish conditions.
A Planting Plan solves this:
- Structure first: bones that hold the garden together in every season.
- Layered interest: perennials, shrubs, bulbs, grases and groundcover.
- Texture contrasts
- Colour combinations
- Right plant, right place: matched to light, exposure, aspect and soil.
- Maintenance you can manage: beauty without endless fuss.
Not sure what you need?
Have questions before booking?
What’s Included?
Everything you need to plant with confidence
Bespoke planting plan, clear layout with plant positions
Plant schedule, Full list of plant names pot sizes, quantities and spacing
Sourcing option, if requested, I’ll obtain a price for plants delivered to your garden (min order applies)
Optional add-ons, planting day support or contractor install
Result: a complete, affordable alternative to full garden design, perfect when the hard landscaping is fine and you simply need the right plants in the right places.
How It Works
1. Book Your Plan
Choose the right size option for your space and complete your booking here on the site.
2. I’ll Be in Touch
Within a day or two I’ll follow up personally, asking you to email me photos of the area and a simple sketch with rough measurements.
3. I Design Your Plan
I’ll create your bespoke planting plan and full plant list, tailored to your garden.
4. Optional Plant Sourcing
If you’d like, I’ll obtain a price for plants delivered to your garden so you can plant by numbers with ease.
Typical turnaround: about 2–3 weeks from when I receive your details.
Ready for a planting plan that works with your garden?
Affordable, professional and tailored to Irish conditions. Planting by numbers made easy.
Created personally by Peter Dowdall, Ireland’s trusted gardening voice.
About Peter Dowdall
I’ve spent more than three decades helping people create gardens that truly thrive in Ireland.
As The Irish Gardener, I share practical, trustworthy advice across TV, radio and print.
My Planting Plans service distils that experience into tailored schemes that are beautiful, resilient and easy to care for, whether you’re revitalising a single bed or re-imagining a whole garden.
Introducing
FAQ
Do I need a full garden design?
Not if your hard landscaping is fine. A Planting Plan is the affordable way to transform beds and borders with professional, easy-to-follow planting.
Can you supply the plants?
Yes. Through our suppliers we’ll price and deliver the plants to your garden. For supply-only orders, a minimum applies.
How long does it take?
Typically 2–3 weeks from receiving your photos and measurements.
What will I receive?
An illustrated planting plan, plant schedule (names, sizes, quantities), everything you need to plant by numbers.
Do you visit on site?
Most plans are created from your photos, videos and measurements. Site visits are available for complex projects or large areas (quoted on request).
Will the plan be low maintenance?
Yes, we match plants to your conditions and agree the maintenance level you want up front.
Do you work outside Cork?
Yes, the service is available across Ireland. Plant supply can be delivered nationwide (availability may vary; we’ll confirm at quotation).