Folium Gardens

We design gardens where people and nature can flourish

Case Studies

Selected case studies of our Landscape and Planting Design commissions.

Cardiff, Newport, Swansea and South Wales

“Harmony in Nature, Elegance in Design – Your Garden, Your Sanctuary”

At Folium Gardens, our Landscape and Planting Designs are all about creating beautiful outdoor spaces where people and nature can flourish. With this principle in mind, our design process involves a thoughtful balance between human enjoyment and ecological sustainability.

Or designs embrace biodiversity, by incorporating native and perennial plants that support local wildlife as well as enhancing ecosystem resilience. To this end, an important and integral part of our garden and planting design process is fostering an harmonious relationship between humans and nature.

Sustainable gardening practices, such as companion planting to avoid the need for chemical pesticides and herbicides, the careful use of planting design to reduce pressure on resources such as water, are essential for reducing environmental impact. Coupled with a naturalistic landscaping approach, this enhances the garden’s beauty while fostering a sense of tranquility and connection with nature.

  • Naturalistic Garden

    Naturalistic Garden

    Our client asked for a contemporary, nature-inspired garden, with a large pond for wildlife and dog swimming. The remit included a relaxed and natural space,…

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  • Disabled Friendly Garden Design

    Disabled Friendly Garden Design

    Our brief involved designing a year-round accessible garden for a disabled client with limited mobility, ensuring that the garden could be enjoyed and easily maintained…

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  • New Build Urban Courtyard Garden

    New Build Urban Courtyard Garden

    We were commissioned to design a stylish new courtyard garden to complement the industrial heritage of an exclusive new build development in the Pontcanna area…

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  • Kitchen Garden

    Kitchen Garden

    The brief was to create a formal kitchen garden design in the ‘formal kitchen garden’ style. It was to have a strong decorative element, but…

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  • Refresh to an existing Plantswoman’s Garden

    Refresh to an existing Plantswoman’s Garden

    This exciting commission was to refresh the planting scheme in an established garden in Monmouthshire that had been designed by a plantswoman, but had declined…

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  • Contemporary Cottage Garden

    Contemporary Cottage Garden

    Contemporary Cottage Garden Design; Our brief involved designing cottage garden theme with a contemporary twist for this urban garden in the Lisvane area of Cardiff.…

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  • Wheelchair Accessible Family Garden Design

    Wheelchair Accessible Family Garden Design

    Our client brief was to design a wheelchair accessible family garden, that would allow access to a steeply sloping garden yet also meet the needs…

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  • Sanctuary Woodland Edge Garden

    Sanctuary Woodland Edge Garden

    Sanctuary Woodland Edge Garden; Our brief involved designing an easily manageable, and low maintenance garden, ensuring that it could be enjoyed and maintained with minimal…

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  • Vegetable Garden

    Vegetable Garden

    The client approached us to create a vegetable garden design – they had acquired a plot of land adjacent to their property in the beautiful…

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  • Cottage Garden Style Bed

    Cottage Garden Style Bed

    Sometimes our clients just need us to design a planting scheme for them. On this occasion it was a cottage garden style design bed. Which…

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“Where Nature Meets Imagination: Transforming Gardens into Living Works of Art.”

Landscape and Planting Design Cardiff

In our garden design business, we focus on creating beautiful outdoor spaces that promote environmental sustainability while fostering a deep connection with nature. We work closely with clients to understand their preferences, needs, and desires for their outdoor spaces. Whether it’s a small urban garden or a large estate Of course our dedicated team approaches every project with meticulous attention to detail.

We use a diverse range of plants, materials, and design techniques. At the same time tailoring each garden to its specific site and context. Our overarching goal is to enhance the outdoor living experience. With the intention of minimizing environmental impact and supporting local biodiversity.

Ultimately, we believe that gardens should be more than just aesthetically pleasing—they should serve as havens where people can connect with nature, find solace, and experience rejuvenation.