Sensory & Wellness Design
Designs That Enrich Your Senses
At Mindful Gardens, we craft unique and personal designs that bring your dream garden to life.
Focusing on sensory and mindfulness, our designs aim to stimulate your senses and soothe your mind. We believe that a garden should be a place of peace and tranquillity, and our designs reflect that.
Our Work
Current Project: Meditation Garden
Journey through the garden via a boardwalk, leading to a decked area for yoga. Relaxing sounds through the use of water blades, Birch and ornamental grasses.
Planting includes: Betula jacquemontii underplanted with ferns, Pinus mugo, ornamental grasses, Geranium sylvaticum, and planter bowls with Allium giganteum, Salvia 'Nemorosa White' & 'Cool Violet' and Vinca minor
Who are Mindful Gardens?
Horticulturist & RTE Super Garden 2024 finalist Gary Hegarty is the designer behind Mindful Gardens.
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With a personal interest and passion for Sensory and Wellness Design, combined with formal knowledge achieved with a Bachelor of Design (Honours) from Ulster University, FdSc in Horticulture from CAFRE and OCN in Mindfulness and Reducing Anxiety in Children, Gary wants to highlight the benefits of bringing mindfulness to your outside space and its importance for wellness, connecting with nature and for those who are neurodivergent.
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At Mindful Gardens, we create designs for all types of budgets and will be with you on your mindfulness journey from design concept to realisation.​
What we do...
Design Consultation
We can produce 2D, 3D Designs, and animation walk through movies to give you an immersive experience. Planting plan, maintenance plan, and in-depth customer booklet provided.​
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Project Management & Aftercare
We can project manage your build and provide aftercare to ensure your dream garden is maintained to the highest standards for the years ahead.
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Consultation, Information Talks & Workshops
I am available for conference presentations, school and community group visits to discus mindfulness, wellness and sensory experiences, as well as providing design advice. I can also provide consultation on biodiversity, sustainability, grow-your-own and all things horticulture.
But why choose a Garden Designer?
A garden designer is trained to focus on the aesthetic and functional aspects of your garden, taking into account your lifestyle, preferences, and goals. They will work closely with you to create a bespoke design that incorporates your specific needs and tastes.
A garden designer can also provide guidance on plant selection, hardscaping, and other elements that enhance the overall look and feel of your garden, making them a great choice for those who want a unique and beautiful outdoor space that reflects their personal style.
How much does it cost to hire us?
We have packages from £150/€150 which we can customise to best suit your needs.
Flexible Pay Monthly options.
Gift Vouchers available.
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Wether you need an eye-catching unique planting plan, or want us to design or project manage your dream build, we would love to hear from you.​​
Get in Touch
Want to learn more about our services or have a question for us? Feel free to reach out to us at:
Email: info@mindfulgardensni.com Phone: +44 (0)7731831922