Gaynor Witchard Garden Design

Partial re-design in Llandaff, Cardiff

Although the basic design elements of this cottage style garden were to remain intact, parts of it need updating and re-designed for more practical access.

A Wildlife Garden in Whitchurch

This garden is packed full of design ideas to fit a small awkwardly shaped garden. The plans for circular lawns and patio areas, inspired fencing and water feature were all carefully followed by Paul Melvin and his team...the results speak for themselves...

Design Solution in Lisvane, Cardiff

This front garden slopes down from the house, and needed fresh ideas for improvement. A new path, steps and re-shaped borders were incorporated into Gaynor's design ideas.

Plant Combinations

Some plant combinations that work well in terms of colour and textures. These were designed by Gaynor at the RHS Show in Cardiff 2010.

Partial garden design, Llanishen

At the bottom of a much larger garden, this space was overgrown and totally unusable. The brief was to design a 'secret' garden with a circular summerhouse and romantic planting. The owners are building the garden themselves.

DESIGN SOLUTION OPTION IN CAERPHILLY, NEAR CARDIFF

This is a new service which offers garden design and ideas if you don't want or need a complete design. It is not drawn to scale, takes no account of levels and slopes, and there is no option to make changes to the plan. This client wanted a formal, cottage style garden mixing vegetables & herbs with ornamental plants. Armed with these plans and views, it can now be built by a landscaper. Click on the pictures for a larger view.

A cottage style garden in Pontcanna Cardiff

The client asked for a design based on Gaynor's winning RHS show garden (RHS 2010). The cottage style planting was chosen and overseen by Gaynor personally, and was built by Alfresco Landscape & Garden. In less than year, it has begun to mature and is flourishing.

Designer Decking in Rhiwbina

The clients wanted to create a practical space in a part of their large garden for a new summerhouse, and extend the existing patio area for garden furniture. Composite decking by 'Millboard' was chosen, as this complemented the colours used for the patio. Low maintenance evergreen planting for year round structure and perennial grasses will be used to soften the landscaping. Alfresco Garden & Landscape has implemented the design.

Courtyard Pontcanna

This tiny courtyard needed a complete re-think. A contemporary, modular design was chosen to fit the space. The design brief was to re-use some materials in situ and include two 'Easter Island' heads. Planting is not too minimal in order to soften the hard lines.

Awkward corner, Rhiwbina

No major design changes were made to this small garden, but it needed updating. A corner pergola with benches and a lick of pale creamy paint to the walls instantly refreshes the space. Cottage garden planting is used to complement the style.

Small garden, Nelson

This garden is under 100m2, but overshadowed by a very high sports fence beyond the existing domestic fence. The brief is to draw the eye away, and create a space to accommodate difficulties gardening at ground level.

Two gardens, one client, this is the English style garden

This garden has a traditional lawn, gravel paths, raised beds for vegetables and a brilliant potting shed. Constructed by Alfresco Landscape & Garden to their usual high standard.

Two gardens, one client, this is the Japanese style garden

This Japanese garden is is blended into a Western setting

RHS SHOW - CARDIFF 2011

A selection of views from our award winning Japanese style show garden 'WEST MEETS EAST'

Small traditional garden

The brief was to provide spaces for relaxation and entertaining, a lawn, a water feature and informal planting areas. The garden itself is situated next to woodland, and is shaded by mature oaks on a gentle slope. Privacy was very important as part the garden is overlooked from the road.

An unusable space becomes a private place to relax

This side access to a house in Whitchurch becomes a practical space to enjoy the evening sun, but still leaving room to park the family car. Designed by Gaynor, and expertly built by Alfresco Landscape & Garden.

A family garden in Rhiwbina

The brief was to provide screening from a large trampoline, and create new planting and lawn areas. The shed also needed to be updated and a muted colour was chosen to reduce its impact in the new garden. The garden was constructed to a high standard by David Knight. Contact details are: davidhknight@yahoo.co.uk Phone: 07950637382

RHS 2010 Cardiff

Irene's Garden, a tranquil country cottage garden where an arbour sits on a reclaimed brick patio, and petal shaped hand woven raised beds are filled with white and muted shades of purple, pink and blue plants. Paul Melvin and the Alfresco Landscape & Garden team's skills and attention to detail contributed to the 'Best Show Garden' award.

A Taste of Tuscany in Cardiff

The clients wanted a Tuscan feel to the existing garden, while still retaining a large lawned area. Paul Melvin and his team built the design beautifully and to a very high standard, keeping in close contact with Gaynor during the build.

A Garden Border Design & Planting Plan in Thornhill

The client wanted plants to complement the surrounding woodland beyond the rear garden. Colourful trees and shrubs were preferred to flowering perennials, especially those with good spring and autumn colour.

Some inspiration is needed for a tired garden

The existing flower borders needed to be rejuvenated and reshaped to echo the formal style water feature.Valuable space at the back of the garden was underused and full of old rubble. This was to make way for a fresh new seating area, underneath a single pergola.

A planting project in Rhiwbina

Definitely a favourite! The rear garden has a nautical theme, while the front garden is country cottage style. The clients' brief was to combine suitable planting with their eclectic collection of French containers and bespoke garden ornaments.