Peter Dowdall. Garden Designer, Broadcaster & Horticulturist
I’m a garden designer and horticulturist with decades of experience working with gardens, plants, and landscapes in Ireland.
My work spans professional garden design, public advice, media, and education all grounded in practical experience, ecologically sound practices and a deep understanding of how gardens actually work.
Professional Services
Online Garden Consultation
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Remote, site-specific advice to help you make informed decisions, wherever you’re based.
On-Site Garden Consultation
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In-person garden advice focused on practical decisions, problem-solving, and next steps.
Garden Design & Planting Plans
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Planting-led garden designs tailored to your site, whether working with an existing layout or planning changes to how the garden is used.
Garden Design for Complex Sites
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Design work for complex sites, including level changes, structure, and overall spatial direction, using 3D visualisation and virtual walkthroughs to explore proposals before decisions are made.
A Life Working with Gardens
My work is shaped by years spent designing gardens, sourcing and growing plants, advising the public, and working directly with gardens and landscapes in the real world. That experience informs everything I do, whether I’m working with a private client, contributing to media, or speaking publicly about gardens and plants.
Ask Peter is a digital version of me, shaped by my years of experience, writing, and answering real gardening questions, and designed to respond as if you were talking to me directly.
