Garden design throughout Co. Kerry
Extend your home into your garden
Bespoke country and urban gardens, brought to life with 3D visualisations and expert planting — thoughtfully designed around your space, your lifestyle and your budget.
What I do
A garden designed around you
I specialise in designing domestic country gardens, as well as urban front and back gardens where space is a little tighter. From first idea to final planting plan, I provide a friendly, comprehensive, client-oriented service — every step tailored to your budget and your lifestyle.
Garden Consultation
A relaxed on-site chat to explore the potential of your space, discuss ideas and agree a realistic budget.
Learn moreSite Survey
Accurate measurements, levels and aspect recorded so your design fits your garden perfectly from day one.
Learn moreGarden Design & 3D Visualisation
Detailed plans and photo-realistic 3D visuals that let you see and walk through your new garden before a single sod is turned.
Learn morePlanting Design & Selection
Carefully chosen, year-round planting schemes — with plants sourced and positioned for colour, structure and easy upkeep.
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Hi, I'm Anita
Garden designer, Co. Kerry
About me
Discover the potential of the outdoors
I believe every garden — however big or small — has untapped potential. My job is to unlock it: to create beautiful, practical outdoor spaces that feel like a natural extension of your home.
I take the time to listen, then bring your ideas to life with detailed designs, photo-realistic 3D visualisations and carefully considered planting. Clients tell me they value my plant knowledge, my attention to detail, and the way I work seamlessly alongside their build team.
How it works
From first idea to finished garden
Consultation
We meet at your home, walk the space and talk through your ideas, needs and budget.
Site survey
I take accurate measurements, levels and soil details so the design fits perfectly.
Design & 3D visuals
You see your new garden in photo-realistic 3D and refine it before any work begins.
Planting plan
A detailed, year-round planting scheme with plants sourced and positioned for you.
Portfolio
A few of my latest projects
Country garden
Blarney
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Estate grounds
Castlelodge
Urban garden
Aghadoe
Family garden
Inniskeen
Planting scheme
Riverside
See the difference
From design to reality
Drag the slider to reveal how a considered design becomes a garden you'll love to live in.
The reality
The designYear-round interest
A garden for every season
Good planting design means there's always something to enjoy — whatever the month.
March – May
Spring
The garden wakes up: tulips, daffodils and alliums push through, blossom lights up ornamental trees, and the first perennials arrive. I plan for this early lift so the season starts with impact.
- Tulips
- Alliums
- Blossom trees
- Hellebores
June – August
Summer
Peak colour and long evenings. Roses, salvias, lavender and ornamental grasses reach their fullest — a garden built for relaxing, entertaining and living outdoors.
- Roses
- Lavender
- Salvias
- Grasses
September – November
Autumn
Fiery foliage, late-flowering asters and sedums, and seed heads catching the low light. Thoughtful planting means the garden keeps giving well into the season.
- Asters
- Sedum
- Japanese maple
- Seed heads
December – February
Winter
Evergreen bones, textured bark, clipped forms and hellebores hold everything together — so there's always something worth looking at from the kitchen window.
- Evergreens
- Dogwood
- Hellebores
- Clipped box
Gift vouchers
Give the gift of a beautiful garden
A garden design consultation makes a truly memorable present for the keen gardener or new homeowner in your life. Vouchers can be tailored to any budget — just get in touch and I'll sort the rest.
Kind words
What my clients say
" Anita is a fantastic person to work with and delivers amazing work in her 3D designs and planting selections. Her enthusiasm and attention to detail brought our grounds into the 21st century — we had no doubts when we saw the first draft. Her plant knowledge is mind blowing and she worked tirelessly to source plants for our garden. We would highly recommend Anita to transform your garden. "
Joanne & Eoin O'Carroll
Google review
" A big thanks to Anita for taking a tired old garden and rejuvenating it using creativity, flair and imagination — and all within our limited budget! Anita was very, very patient and easy to work with. She willingly adapted her design to suit our changing ideas. We would highly recommend her and be happy to work with her again in the future. "
Miriam Horgan
Google review
" Anita designed a garden to our specific needs and wants. She listened to us carefully and implemented our wishes with colour, function and maintenance in mind. Our garden is thriving and we're delighted with the finished product. We'd have no hesitation in recommending Anita. "
John & Lynn Swinburne
Google review
" Anita designed a beautiful garden for our new home last year. We were extremely happy with her ideas and advice, and it was great that she really listened to our needs. I am really excited to see the garden develop this year. "
Carmel Shaw
Google review
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What areas do you cover?
I design gardens throughout Co. Kerry and the surrounding region, including Killarney, Tralee, Killorglin, Kenmare and West Cork. If you're a little further afield, get in touch — I'm always happy to talk through your project.
How much does a garden design cost?
Every garden and budget is different, so I tailor each project to suit you. After an initial consultation I'll give you a clear, transparent quote for the design work — with no obligation. My aim is always to make the most of your space and your budget.
On Instagram
Follow @anitabarbergardens
A little daily inspiration — planting ideas, project progress and the details that make a garden sing.
Do you need help with your garden?
Let's talk about the space you have and the garden you'd love. Book a consultation today — I'd be delighted to help.