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Local, Family-Run Garden Landscaping Business in Bournemouth

At The Real Green Gardener, we’re proud to be a local, family-run garden landscaping business rooted in Bournemouth. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, we’ve built a reputation for delivering high-quality landscaping solutions tailored to each client’s unique space and vision.

Our passion lies in creating sustainable, wildlife-friendly gardens that thrive naturally — not only beautiful, but also kind to the environment. Every garden we design is shaped to enhance biodiversity, reduce environmental impact, and promote organic gardening practices wherever possible.

From initial consultation to the finishing touches, we take a customer-focused approach, ensuring every detail reflects your needs and lifestyle. Whether you’re after a complete garden transformation or subtle improvements, we bring expertise, care and a personal touch to every project.

If you're looking for a greener way to garden, we believe we're the best option for garden landscaping Bournemouth and Poole has to offer.

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Testimonials

“Steve and his team have just finished transforming a part of our garden which was not being used to its full extent. At the planning stage, Steve listened to what the area was to be intended for and offered suggestions and ideas according to this. On the days they came to do the work, they were professional, friendly and very easy to have around. The end result is perfect, thank you. I would recommend The Real Green Gardener to anyone, they listened to what I wanted and provided the service at a very reasonable cost.”

“The Real Green Gardener', Steve Howes, and his team, worked their magic transforming the Foundation Stage learning environment at the front of the school. The children arrived back to find grass, trees, benches, stages, new sand pit and mini hills. The children are already benefiting from enriched learning opportunities in beautiful surrondings. In both gardens, the children will be encouraged to develop and enhance their skills through exploring and investigating the environment.”

Our Garden Landscaping Services

Our expert garden landscaping services are available across Bournemouth and the surrounding areas. As a trusted, family-owned business, we’re passionate about creating outdoor spaces that are not only beautiful but also designed to thrive naturally.

We focus on eco-friendly landscaping solutions that support wildlife-friendly gardening and help reduce environmental impact.

Our services are tailored to each client, combining thoughtful design with a commitment to sustainability:

  • Full Garden Landscaping, From Initial Concept to Completion
  • Planting Schemes That Encourage Biodiversity and Support Pollinators
  • Bespoke Garden Designs Tailored to You
  • Sustainable Materials and Green Equipment Used Wherever Possible
  • Garden Maintenance to Keep Your Garden Looking Great All Year Long
  • Wildlife-Friendly Features Such as Ponds, Native Plants, and Natural Habitats

Every project is built around your needs, with a personal approach and professional finish. We’re here to create spaces that look good, feel good, and work in harmony with nature.

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Silver-Gilt

Award-Winning Landscaping Services

We’re proud to be recognised for excellence in sustainable garden design, with our team awarded a Silver-Gilt Medal in 2019 for our commitment to eco-friendly gardening. Every project we take on reflects our focus on quality craftsmanship and environmental responsibility, from concept to completion.

And when it comes to organic gardening, Bournemouth residents can expect thoughtful, nature-friendly solutions that make a real difference.

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Why Choose Real Green Gardener?

We believe great gardens start with great values. Based in Bournemouth, we deliver sustainable, bespoke garden designs backed by award-winning expertise. As a local, family-owned business, we care deeply about each project, prioritising eco-friendly practices like organic gardening, wildflower planting, and natural pest control.

Our gardens are 100% pesticide-free, safe for people, pets, and pollinators, and designed to boost biodiversity with native plants and meadow-style planting. We also help clients grow their own food, creating edible gardens that cut supermarket reliance.

Using reclaimed materials, composting, and rainwater collection, we build truly sustainable outdoor spaces. Every garden is tailored to fit your vision and lifestyle, and customer satisfaction drives everything we do.

For the best in garden landscaping Bournemouth and Poole residents trust, call The Real Green Gardener today on 01202 722943 for a free quote.

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Case Studies
Chelsea Flower Show 2019
We were awarded the Silver-Gilt medal by The Royal Horticultural Society at the Chelsea Flower Show for supporting Dorset's Kingston Maurward and Michelle Brown’s garden project. 
La Jeg, Provence France - Supporting Anthony Paul
It was a great privilege being asked by international Garden Designer Anthony Paul to assist with the planting of the new gardens at the world renowned sculpture gardens La Jeg in Provence.
Landscape planting, Parkstone Poole - Supporting Ian Stubbs
The Real Green Gardener in 2017 was involved in the supervision and installation of a very large Landscape planting project in Parkstone, Poole.
Courtyard Design, Build and living wall installation - Collaboration Michelle Brown
Design and Build small urban outdoor courtyard space, approximately 60m2.
Tropical Planting Design and Installation
In September 2023, the Real Green Gardener team were asked to design and install a tropical planting scheme within a set of planters in a garden at a home in Broadstone.

News

Plants to Attract Dragonflies and Repel Mosquitoes in the UK
28th March 2025
If you’re seeking a natural, eco‑friendly way to manage garden pests, then hopefully this guide on how to attract dragonflies and repel mosquitoes will be of tremendous benefit. In this blog we’ll explain why dragonflies are invaluable allies – voracious predators of mosquitoes and other nuisance insects – and how choosing the right plants can both draw these beneficial hunters to your outdoor space and deter mosquitoes naturally.
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Coastal Garden Design: Plants and Features for Coastal Gardens
04th March 2025
The coast has a unique set of characteristics thanks to the sea line. The ocean brings in salty air, plenty of wind and sandy soil. Not everything can hack these features, making the location challenging sometimes. This can especially be the case in your garden. So, coastal garden design is carefully curated with these location features in mind.
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Top 8 Garden Design Trends for 2025
28th January 2025
Some of you might be sitting there thinking gardening is for old people, something repetitive to keep their minds busy while they turn over soil and plan which bulbs they will be planting and when. However, gardening is actually quite a dynamic activity, with trends changing all the time.
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How to Prepare Soil for Planting
22nd October 2024
Whether you are out in your garden to plant spring and summer flowers or vegetables or braving the colder weather to create a winter wonderland of plants and flowers over Christmas, you want to ensure you prepare the soil. Soil preparation is just as important as any other part of gardening for successful planting. With this in mind, how do you prepare soil for planting?
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