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MERRYN’S GARDENS

DESIGN | HORTICULTURE | LANDSCAPING

Welcome to Merryn’s Gardens

We are a garden design and horticulture company based in Cornwall, UK. We offer full design and installation packages, consultations, tailored management plans, and ongoing garden maintenance. Through a blend of imaginative design, high-quality landscaping, and professional project management, we create gardens that are both beautiful and functional.

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Gardens have always been places of great wonder for us—spaces where time isn’t important and nature is paramount.

Have you ever stood in a beautiful garden and wished yours felt the same—calm, welcoming, and full of life?

For many people, gardens don’t quite live up to that dream. They can feel like hard work—constantly demanding, but rarely rewarding. So, why is that?

The truth is, great gardens don’t happen by chance. They require thoughtful planning, creative vision, and a strong understanding of soil, plants, climate, and materials.

A garden should be more than just beautiful. It needs to be practical, in tune with its surroundings, and sustainable.

At the heart of our work is a shared passion for creating outdoor spaces that feel good to be in. Whether you’re starting from scratch or restoring a garden that’s lost its way, we’re here to help you reimagine your space and bring it to life—so it can be loved and enjoyed for years to come.

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MY SERVICES

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GARDEN
DESIGN

GARDEN
CARE

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CONSULTATION & MANAGEMENT

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GARDEN DESIGN

Whether you're starting fresh or reworking an existing garden, a clear design is the best place to begin. It makes future maintenance easier and ensures lasting impact.

It all starts with a chat—sharing your ideas, needs, and budget—followed by a site visit where I take notes and sketch initial ideas. From there, I’ll draft a plan for your review. Once finalised, you’ll receive a detailed set of designs.

You can then choose to have the garden built by us, or use the plans to bring it to life yourself.

Sound interesting? Get in touch here

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CONSULTATION & MANAGEMENT

I often meet people who are starting their own botanical journey or taking on a garden project but aren’t sure where to begin.

With so much information out there—sometimes overwhelming and even contradictory—it doesn’t have to be that complicated. A consultation can be exactly what you need, and often followed by a tailored management plan. With years of experience and tried-and-tested methods, I can help eliminate the guesswork, saving you time, effort, and often money along the way. Excited? Me too. Send me a message here

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GARDEN CARE

I offer a professional, reliable garden management service to help your garden thrive, using expert techniques such as:

  • Planting

  • Propagating

  • Weeding

  • Pruning

  • Mulching

  • Composting

Regular visits from a skilled horticulturist mean you can relax and enjoy your garden, while we take care of the hard work for you.
Need a helping hand? Book your free consultation here

What my clients say

"It's brilliant having Merryn working on our garden. He is not only knowledgeable of plants, pruning and propagating, but also has a really good eye for design. Merryn comes highly recommended"

— Clare Jenkins, Tremethick

"I really recommend Merryn who is transforming my out of control front garden into a well thought out and beautiful collection of plants. His knowledge and memory of plants is remarkable, he possesses great vision, is reliable and hard working"

— Kathy Taylor, Cawsand

"Merryn is a reliable, conscientious and hard working gardener and designer. He has a wide knowledge of horticulture and comes up with great ideas for developing the garden"

— Pat Godfrey, Penadlake

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IT’S ALL ABOUT COLLABORATION

My goal is to bring your vision to life.

Got a project in mind? Let's get started with a free consultation. All it takes is a message.