Garden Renovation Dublin
By Dean Lacey BSc. LArch MGLDA, Garden Designer, LandArt
A garden renovation does not always mean starting again.
Sometimes the whole space needs to be redesigned. Other times, the layout and hard landscaping are already working well and the biggest improvement can come from better planting, more privacy and a clearer sense of how the garden should be used.
What Makes a Garden Worth Renovating?
A garden can start to feel wrong for lots of reasons.
It may feel:
- too exposed
- too hard
- too empty
- disconnected from the house
- awkward to use
Sometimes there is too much paving and not enough planting. Sometimes the patio is in the wrong place. In other gardens, the basic layout is good but the space has never really been finished.
A Full Garden Redesign
Where the existing garden no longer works, we can redesign the whole space.
That can include new patios, paths, levels, steps, structures and planting, all considered together rather than as separate elements.
We look at how the garden will be used throughout the day, where the best views are, where privacy is needed and how the space should connect back to the house.
The aim is to create a layout that feels natural and easy to use, with planting built into the design from the beginning.
Improving a Garden Without Rebuilding Everything
Not every garden needs major construction work.
If the paving and layout are already good, it can often make more sense to retain them and focus on what is missing.
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Trees
Create height and privacy.
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Hedging
Softens boundaries.
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Planted beds
Generous beds bring depth, movement and colour into a space that previously felt bare.
This can completely change the atmosphere of a garden without removing good hard landscaping just for the sake of it.
Privacy and Screening
Privacy is one of the biggest concerns in many Dublin gardens.
Neighbouring houses, upper floor windows and exposed boundaries can all make a garden feel overlooked.
Trees, hedging and pleached trees can be used to create screening while still keeping the garden green and natural.
Good privacy planting should feel like part of the garden, not like a separate screen added afterwards.
The View From Inside the House
A garden is often seen more from inside the house than from outside.
This is especially true where kitchens and living areas have large windows or sliding doors looking directly onto the garden.
We think carefully about what you see from those rooms, where trees and planting are positioned, what becomes the focal point and how the garden looks throughout the year.
That connection between the house and garden is a big part of a successful renovation.
Planting as Part of the Design
Planting should not be treated as the last thing to think about.
Trees, hedging, shrubs, grasses, ferns and seasonal planting can all help shape the space, soften boundaries and give the garden structure.
As planting matures, the garden becomes more settled, more private and more interesting.
In many gardens, this is the part that makes the biggest difference over time.
Our Garden Renovation Process
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Every project starts with a consultation
We meet you in the garden, talk through what is working and what is not, and look at privacy, access, levels, planting and anything worth retaining.
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Quote and design
Planting focused projects We can prepare a quote after the consultation.Design, Build & Planting The next stage is the garden design. Once the design is agreed, we prepare a quote for the build and planting. - 3
The work
Our team then carries out the work.
Garden Renovation Costs in Ireland
The cost depends on the amount of work involved, not just the size of the garden. A smaller garden with difficult access and a lot of construction can involve more work than a larger garden where much of the existing layout is retained.
Garden Renovation CostGarden Renovations in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow and Meath
LandArt carries out complete Design, Build & Planting projects and planting focused garden projects across Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow and Meath.
The first step is a consultation, where we can look at the garden, talk about what you would like to achieve and advise on the best way to approach it.
Ready to Renovate Your Garden?
You don't need to know exactly what needs to change before getting in touch.
The consultation gives us an opportunity to look at the garden with you, understand what you'd like to achieve and advise whether a complete Design, Build & Planting project or a planting renovation is the best approach.
Tell us a little about your garden and what you would like to change and we'll be in touch to discuss the next step.
