Landscape Gardeners in Cornwall
Landscaping Truro, Helston, Penzance, Falmouth, The Lizard , St Ives, Hayle, Newquay, Fowey, Padstow, St Mawes and the Roseland and Redruth.
Experienced Landscape Gardeners in Cornwall
Muddy Wellies Gardens is an award-winning landscaping and garden design company based in Penryn, near Falmouth.
Founded in 2008, Muddy Wellies Gardens is a family business run by husband and wife team Helen and Harry together with their experienced team of skilled tradespeople and management team. They have been creating and maintaining beautiful, functional outdoor spaces across Cornwall — from sweeping coastal gardens to sheltered valley plots we cover the whole of Cornwall including Truro, Helston, Penzance, Falmouth The Lizard, Liskeard, St Ives, Hayle, Newquay, Fowey, Padstow, St Mawes and the Roseland and Redruth.
Whether you are planning a complete garden transformation, just a new a patio or decking, planting and pathways, we work closely with homeowners to deliver gardens that are both attractive and functional, with a strong focus on quality workmanship, thoughtful design and lasting results.
hard & soft landscaping
Garden Landscaping Services Across Cornwall
If you are looking for experienced landscape gardeners in Cornwall, Muddy Wellies Gardens offers a complete range of landscaping services to help transform your outside space. Whether you are starting with a blank canvas or reworking an existing garden, we can help create a space that suits your home, lifestyle and the way you want to use your garden.
Our work includes hard and soft landscaping, paving, patios, planting, garden structures, borders, paths, terracing and complete garden makeovers. We take pride in creating gardens that not only look good, but also work well in practice and continue to thrive over time.
Muddy Wellies Gardens is proud to hold full BALI accreditation.
"I was blown away with his ideas and that he totally understood what I was looking for."
Garden Landscaping Tailored to Your Home
Every garden is different, which is why we take a tailored approach to every landscaping project. Some clients want a low-maintenance garden that is easy to manage, while others want a space for entertaining, family use or simply relaxing outdoors. We work with a wide range of garden styles, from natural and informal planting schemes to clean, contemporary garden spaces with structured layouts and high-quality finishes.
By combining practical landscaping knowledge with an eye for detail, we help create outdoor spaces that feel well planned, welcoming and in keeping with their surroundings.
"They are experienced and professional, knowledgable and work hard, we thoroughly recommend them."
Landscape Gardeners for Cornwall
We carry out landscaping work across Cornwall, with a particular focus on Truro, Helston, Penzance, Falmouth The Lizard , St Ives, Hayle, Newquay, Fowey, Padstow, St Mawes and the Roseland and Redruth and the surrounding villages.
As a local business, we understand the different styles of gardens and properties found across the county, from compact town gardens to larger rural spaces and coastal gardens that need careful planting and practical materials.
Our aim is always to create gardens that are not only attractive, but also suited to the property, the setting and the needs of the client.
What we build
Our landscaping team handles all aspects of garden landscaping — the heavy work, the skilled trades and the finishing details.
Here is what a typical project might include:
Patios & Paving
We lay patios in a range of materials including natural stone, porcelain, granite setts, slate and block paving. Getting the groundwork right is everything — we excavate properly, lay a solid sub-base, and ensure correct falls for drainage. The result is a patio that stays level, drains cleanly, and looks as good in ten years as it does on day one.
Terracing & Retaining Walls
Sloping gardens are common across Cornwall, and we have considerable experience transforming them into usable, attractive outdoor spaces. We build retaining walls in stone, block, brick and timber sleepers, and create level terraces that open up a garden completely. This is technically demanding work — done properly, it dramatically increases the usable space and value of a property.
Decking
Timber and composite decking can transform an awkward or sloping plot into a practical outdoor living space. We build decks that are properly supported, well-ventilated to prevent rot, and finished to a high standard. We work with hardwood, treated softwood and low-maintenance composite materials depending on the client's priorities.
Water Features & Ponds
We design and build ponds, streams, rills and other water features as part of a wider landscaping scheme. From a simple wildlife pond to a formal rill or naturalistic stream, water adds movement, sound and biodiversity to a garden and we have a number of completed projects to show.
Garden Lighting
Garden lighting can enhance both the appearance and usability of your outdoor space. From lighting paths and steps to highlighting planting, patios and key garden features, well-planned garden lighting helps create a welcoming garden that can be enjoyed into the evening as well as during the day.
Driveways & Entrances
A driveway or entrance is often the first part of a property people see, so it should feel well considered and in keeping with the wider landscape. We design and build driveways and entrance areas as part of an overall landscaping project, creating spaces that are practical, welcoming and visually connected to the house and garden.
Steps & Paths
From simple stepping stone paths to substantial granite or stone stairways, we build steps and paths that feel natural in the landscape and are safe underfoot in all weathers. We have completed numerous projects involving significant changes in level — it is an area where craft and experience really show.
Walling — Cornish Hedging, Dry Stone & Block
We have strong experience with the walling styles specific to Cornwall — including traditional Cornish hedging and dry stone walling. These are specialist skills, and getting them right matters both aesthetically and structurally. We also build mortared stone walls, brick walls and block retaining walls, and carry out restoration work on existing structures.
Turfing & Lawn Creation
A good lawn starts with good preparation. We rotavate, level, improve the soil structure, and lay turf or seed to create a lawn that establishes well and stays in good condition. We also carry out lawn renovation work — regrading, overseeding and drainage improvements for established lawns that have deteriorated over time.
Fencing, Trellis & Pergolas
Boundaries, screening and garden structures are an important part of any landscaping project. We install timber fencing and trellis panels, build bespoke pergolas and arched structures, and work with gates and ironmongery to complete the picture.
Planting & Soft Landscaping
Planting is what brings a garden to life, adding colour, texture, structure and seasonal interest. We create planting schemes that suit the space, soil and setting, from borders and feature beds to full soft landscaping as part of a wider garden build. Whether the aim is low maintenance, wildlife value or year-round impact, we help create gardens that feel established, balanced and in keeping with their surroundings.
Courtyards & Outdoor Living Spaces
From compact courtyards to larger outdoor entertaining areas, we create outdoor spaces that are both practical and inviting. By combining paving, planting, structure and carefully chosen materials, we help turn underused areas into places that feel connected to the home and enjoyable to spend time in.
How We Work
We manage every landscaping project from initial enquiry through to completion. The process is straightforward:
- You fill in our short project questionnaire so we understand your one garden landscaping requirements and budget before we visit your garden
- We come to your garden, take a look at the site, discuss ideas and take measurements
- We put together a clear, itemised quote — no vague estimates, no surprises later
- Once agreed, we schedule the work, source materials and manage the build from start to finish
- We leave the site clean and tidy, and make sure you are happy with the finished result before we go
We have been landscaping gardening since 2008, and the vast majority of our work comes through recommendations from previous clients. That tells you something about how we approach a job.
Why Muddy Wellies Gardens?
- BALI Accredited — independently assessed by the British Association of Landscape Industries for quality, health & safety and professional conduct
- Qualified team — our staff hold RHS qualifications and relevant trade certifications
- Gardeners' Guild members — demonstrating ongoing commitment to professional standards
- Established in 2008 — almost 20 years of landscaping projects across Cornwall
- Local knowledge — we understand Cornish soils, coastal conditions and the planning considerations that affect garden projects in this part of the world
- Family business - Founded and run by husband and wife team Helen and Harry
- Fully project managed — we coordinate materials, groundworks and any specialist trades so you have a single point of contact
- Honest pricing — we will give you a realistic quote and stick to it
Landscaping near me?
We are based at Islington Wharf, Penryn, and take on landscaping projects across Cornwall.
Our main working areas include:
- Falmouth
- Truro
- Helston
- Redruth
- St Ives
- Penzance
- Hayle
- Newquay
- Fowey
- Padstow
- St Mawes & The Roseland
- The Lizard
- and the many towns and villages in between.
If you are unsure whether we cover your area, give us a call on 01326 352022 or drop us an email info@muddywelliesgardens.co.uk and we will let you know.
Garden Landscaping FAQs
We work across the whole of Cornwall but mostly focus on west and mid Cornwall from our base in Penryn. Covering Falmouth, Heston, Redruth, Truro and all the surrounding towns and villages.
Most of our projects are within roughly 30 minutes' drive, but we do take on projects further afield depending on the scope.
Call us on 01326 352022 to check.
It depends on the scale and specification of the project. A patio for a medium-sized garden might be a few thousand pounds; a full multi-level terrace build with walling, steps and planting could be significantly more. We provide detailed, itemised quotes so you can see exactly where the budget is going. Fill in our questionnaire and we'll get in touch to discuss.
This may help give you get a better idea of the investment needed for your garden project:
Mixed Element Projects: For projects that include a combination of paving, decking, planting, and retaining walls, we recommend a budget starting at £460 per metre squared.
Simpler Projects: For projects with lighter hardscaping, such as laying gravel or turfing and mainly planting, a budget of £210 per metre squared is advisable.
Our core strengths are hard and soft landscaping —
- Patios and paving
- Paths and steps
- Raised beds and borders
- Lawn preparation and turfing
- Planting schemes
- Garden walls and edging
- Decking and seating areas
- Ponds and water features
- Garden structures and features
- Terracing and sloping garden solutions
- Cornish hedging and dry stone walling
- Complete garden landscaping projects
We also project manage soft landscaping and planting as part of a full garden build.
Yes. Muddy Wellies Gardens is a BALI Accredited contractor, assessed against the British Association of Landscape Industries' standards for quality of work, health and safety, and professional conduct. This gives our clients confidence they are working with a reputable, accountable company.
Choosing a BALI accredited landscaping company offers extra peace of mind. Accreditation shows that the business has been independently vetted and is committed to maintaining recognised standards of workmanship, professionalism and health and safety. It is a strong indicator that you are choosing a company that takes pride in its work and its service.
The Gardeners Guild helps promote qualified gardeners, so membership can give clients extra confidence that they are choosing a professional with relevant training and a commitment to good standards.
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity and is widely respected for its gardening advice, education and research. A connection with the RHS helps show a strong interest in horticultural knowledge, planting expertise and good gardening practice. For clients, that can be reassuring because it suggests the business values both the practical and horticultural side of creating a successful garden.
Not necessarily. For straightforward projects — a new patio, a retaining wall, replacing decking — we can work from a brief conversation and site visit. For more complex projects involving significant layout changes, some level of design work helps us give you an accurate quote and ensures the end result is what you had in mind. We can advise on this when we visit.
Call us on 01326 352022 or email info@muddywelliesgardens.co.uk to talk through your project.
Or fill in our short project questionnaire and we will be in touch to arrange a visit.
Garden Maintenance & Aftercare
We want your garden to bring you joy for many years to come. To help with this, we can provide aftercare guidance for both plants and hardscaping, ensuring everything remains vibrant and well-maintained.
Our in-house garden maintenance team, made up of passionate gardeners and horticulturists, can be booked to keep your garden looking its best and growing beautifully each year.
If you’d like regular garden maintenance, we can work with you to set up a schedule that offers continuity and exceptional care for your space.
