Landscape Design · South Mall, Cork

Gleann Gardens

Garden and courtyard plans for Cork city homes

14 South Mall · +353 21 427 6612

Planting beds, gravel courtyards, hedge screens

Layouts shaped for Cork's Atlantic rain, narrow Georgian terraces, and sheltered courtyard microclimates along the Lee.


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Gardens planned for how Cork actually feels

Heavy winter rain, sudden spring sunshine, and salt-laced winds off the harbour—we design with those rhythms before choosing a stone or shrub. Every plan accounts for drainage fall, shelter belts, and planting that thrives in mild, wet winters.


A courtyard should stay usable after three days of Atlantic drizzle—not just on the one dry Sunday in July.

What we design

From rain-aware planting beds in Douglas to compact gravel courtyards off the South Mall—we keep the scope focused and the planting suited to Irish conditions.

City Garden Redesign

Reorganise narrow city plots with raised beds, permeable paths, and shade-tolerant planting for north-facing walls.

From €2,400

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Courtyard Gravel Gardens

Compact gravel surfaces with herb borders, rain-aware levels, and seating that drains quickly after Cork downpours.

From €1,350

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Hedge & Screen Planting

Native hedgerow mixes, evergreen screens, and layered planting to soften party walls and filter harbour wind.

From €720

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Path

Site walks before full design

A ninety-minute visit to assess levels, existing drainage, light patterns, and soil texture. You receive written notes on planting direction and surface choices—ideal before committing to a full redesign.

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€140Site walk
€720Hedge screen package
€2,400City garden redesign

Montenotte terrace beds

Raised planting beds with Atlantic-tolerant perennials and a gravel path that sheds water away from the house foundations.

Blackrock courtyard gravel

Compact limestone gravel with thyme borders and a stepped level change to manage heavy winter runoff.

Recent work

City terraces, suburban plots, and sheltered courtyards across Cork—designed for Irish rain and mild coastal winters.

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Ready to plan your garden?

Tell us about your plot, drainage concerns, and how you use the space. We reply within two working days with availability and a suggested next step.