Garden design studio · Pontcanna, Cardiff · est. 2012
Gardens that get better every season
We design, build and quietly look after gardens across Cardiff and the Vale — from courtyard terraces in Pontcanna to family gardens in Cyncoed. One studio, one drawing, one team from first sketch to last plant.
4.9/5 from 63 local reviews
The portfolio, by season
A good garden works all year
Most portfolios only show June. We photograph every garden through the year — because you'll live with it in February too.
What we do
Design, build and look after
Garden design
A considered, drawn-up plan for the whole plot — before a single slab is lifted.
from £850 (design fee, redeemable against the build)Patios & paving
Natural stone, porcelain and reclaimed setts, laid on full mortar beds that stay put.
from £140 / m²Planting & borders
Layered, seasonal borders chosen for your soil, aspect and how much time you have.
from £45 / m² plantedLawns & turfing
New turf, wildflower meadow or a hard-wearing family lawn — properly prepared ground.
from £18 / m²Structures & carpentry
Pergolas, raised beds, screens and bespoke seating in FSC timber and corten steel.
quoted per projectSeasonal care
Keep a finished garden looking its best with visits tuned to the growing year.
from £58 per visit
Word of mouth
What clients say
4.9 from 63 reviews · fictional demo content
“Rhys and the team turned a dark, soggy yard into the room we spend every evening in. The porcelain and corten planters look like they were always meant to be there. Immaculate site, kept us informed the whole way.”
“Three phases over a year and every one ran to the day. The planting has come up exactly as the plan promised — the borders in June are unreal. Genuinely lovely people to have in your garden.”
“We had two other quotes that were vague and a bit cheaper. Greenford drew us a proper plan and explained every cost. Worth every penny — the new terrace has completely changed how we use the house.”
“Beautiful work on the paving and steps. Weather pushed us back a few days in January but they were honest about it and made up the time. The lawn came through spring perfectly.”
Local & rooted
Landscapers in Cardiff, not “covering” Cardiff
Greenford Gardens works from The Potting Yard on Ashgrove Lane in Pontcanna. We build gardens in Pontcanna, Penarth, Llandaff, Cyncoed, Roath, Whitchurch, Radyr, Dinas Powys and Cowbridge — close enough that the designer who drew your plan is on site most mornings.
Greenford Gardens
The Potting Yard, 12 Ashgrove Lane
Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9LD
07700 900414
hello@greenfordgardens.co.uk
Mon–Fri 8:00–17:30 · Sat 9:00–13:00
Good to know
Questions people ask us
Straight answers on cost, timing and how a garden project actually runs — the things you'd ask over a cup of tea on the first visit.
How much does a landscaped garden cost in Cardiff?
Most full garden projects we build in Cardiff and the Vale run between £12,000 and £45,000, depending on size, levels and materials. A new patio and planting for a typical terrace garden usually lands around £6,000–£10,000. We give a fixed written quote after a free on-site visit — no ballpark-only guesswork.
Do I need a design before you start building?
For anything beyond a straightforward patio, yes. A drawn plan means levels, drainage and planting are resolved on paper — which is far cheaper than changing your mind once the digger has arrived. Our design fee is redeemable against the build if you go ahead with us.
When is the best time of year to landscape a garden?
Hard landscaping — paving, walls, structures — can be built all year round in South Wales; we simply work with the weather. Planting is best in autumn and early spring when the soil is warm and moist, but we plant successfully through summer with the right aftercare and watering plan.
How long does a garden project take?
A courtyard or small rear garden is typically two to three weeks on site. A larger family garden with structures and planting runs four to eight weeks. We give you a week-by-week programme with the quote so you always know what is happening next.
Do you offer garden maintenance after the build?
Yes. We look after gardens we have designed and built with seasonal visits — pruning, feeding, mulching and border editing at the right point in the year. Keeping the same team that planted it means nothing gets cut back at the wrong time.
Which areas around Cardiff do you cover?
We work across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan — Pontcanna, Penarth, Llandaff, Cyncoed, Roath, Whitchurch, Radyr, Dinas Powys and Cowbridge. If you are a little further out, ask; we travel for the right project.
Let’s walk your garden together
A free, no-pressure visit. We’ll measure up, talk ideas and follow up with a fixed written quote.