House Bowen
10 July 2009
An unused corner of an established garden faces a makeover. 2 days, a tight budget, and our client is thrilled with her new garden corner.
House Dobson-Du Toit
6 June 2009
The completed garden is stunning.
House Dobson-Du Toit
31 May 2009
Due to a few unforeseen delays, we have finally managed to get the garden virtually completed. Just a few minor details to complete and it's all done.
House Dobson-Du Toit
15 May 2009
The new garden is in the final stages of planting. The entire space is still a mess, but things are coming together beautifully and should be completed next week.
Ruth Dowdle featured in the Sunday Times
19 April 2009
The "'It's My Business" section, with a feature on setting up her landscape design business and changing careers.
House Dobson-Du Toit
1 April 2009
A new garden to design & install. We have started with the clearing, and are looking forward to installing this French formal space.
House Majoko
7 March 2009
A front entrance in this Bryanston home is transformed.
Paga Designs garden almost complete
27 Feb 2009
The plants are in the ground, the seeds have been sown and most of the garden is installed. We will do the final planting when the client's pieces (products) have been placed around the garden space. We'll be back in about a week to finish up.
New website
22 Feb 2009
A new look for a new year. Lots of action on the gardening front, so many updates to follow.
Guest on Radio Today's "Grounded"
14 Feb 2009
Ruth Dowdle visits Melanie Walker's radio show 'Grounded' to discuss all things romantic on Valentine's day, seasonal flowers, alternative gift ideas and the upcoming Lifestyle Garden Show.
Grounded airs every Saturday, 12:00 - 12:30 on 1485am.
Paga Designs Factory dispaly garden
16 Jan 2009
We have been comissioned to design & install the gardens of one of our suppliers. It will serve as their main display space for their products that include a variety of innovative cement & steel work.
Roll on 2009
12 Jan 2009
We are well rested after the break during the festive season, and ready to tackly the landscaping world in 2009.
2008
Dream Big Show Garden Launch
9 Nov 2008
The garden is complete! Many thanks to all the suppliers, friends and family who came together to complete this spectacular show piece. We are proud ro have been part of Jenna Clifford's Dream Big campaign.

Look out for the Feb 2009 issue of SA Garden magazine for the full feature.
Jenna Clifford 'Dream Big' Show Garden
4 Nov 2008
The installation of the Dream Big show garden has shifted into high gear. The final week is upon us and all the pieces of the puzzle are about to slot into place. Come and see the garden at Lifestyle Home Garden from 8 November 2008 until March 2008.
Bronwyn Gibson joins the team
26 Sep 2008
Bronwyn, a dynamic young landscape designer has joined the team. She will be assisting in many of our projects while gaining industry experience.
Jenna Clifford 'Dream Big' Campaign Launch
11 Sep 2008
SA Garden Magazine and Jenna Clifford accepted Ruth Dowdle's garden design for the show garden at Lifestyle Home Garden for the launch of Jenna Clifford's Deam Big campaign. The launch date of the garden is 8 November 2008.
House Darbyshire
20 Aug 2008
The pond has been filled, the mess has been swept away and the new garden in ready to be enjoyed. Check out the final product .
Development Hurlingham
19 Aug 2008
The builders on-site have been making quite a mess, so after a few weeks away, we'll be back on-site in Hurlingham next week, so things are pretty busy for the next few weeks.
House Chambers
21 Jul 2008
The garden is complete and the clients are very happy with their new garden.