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Betty's Bay/Pringle Bay/Rooi Els/Kleinmond

Indigenous gardens, planted to last on this coast.

Landscaping, garden service, plot clearing and irrigation from one local crew, led by Ashley, who is formally trained in nature conservation.

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Ashley Banwell, founder of Ashley Banwell Gardens
What we do

Four services, one crew.

Landscaping is the specialty. Most people hire three trades for this. You can hire one team that stays from the first cut to the last mow.

How we work

We walk it first. Then we plant.

The walkthroughStep 1 of 3
  1. 1

    The walkthrough

    Every job starts with a real conversation about your garden, your budget, and what actually makes sense for this coast. No pressure, no guesswork.

    Plot cleared to bare ground with mulch, established trees kept standing
  2. 2

    The plan

    An indigenous, water-wise approach built around what genuinely grows well here, not a generic planting list.

    Delivering fresh plant stock by trailer for a new job
  3. 3

    The work

    The same team from first visit to final planting. Betty's Bay based, serving the whole Cape Whale Coast.

    Crew planting a terraced retaining wall garden bed
Real transformations

Drag the line. See it happen.

Before and after of a stone seating areaAfter: Before and after of a stone seating area
Before: Before and after of a stone seating area
BeforeAfter

From bare stone seating area to a finished fire pit space

Before and after of a stone raised garden bedAfter: Before and after of a stone raised garden bed
Before: Before and after of a stone raised garden bed
BeforeAfter

A stone raised bed, before and after planting

Ashley Banwell, founder of Ashley Banwell Gardens
The story

Trained in conservation. Rooted here.

Ashley Banwell Gardens was founded in 2014 by Ashley and her husband Neville.

Ashley's connection to gardening runs deeper than most: a farming background, formal training in nature conservation, and years managing a 17-hectare estate garden in Hout Bay before bringing that experience home to the Cape Whale Coast.

That shows in the work: a real focus on indigenous fynbos, the coastal vegetation naturally suited to this stretch of the Cape. Gardens are designed to work with the local environment, not against it.

Meet Ashley
Why people hire us

Hired for the work. Remembered for the care.

Crew planting a rock-edged bed beside a house
Formally trainedFormal training in nature conservation, not just years on the job.
17 ha

Real experience

A farming background and years managing a 17-hectare estate garden in Hout Bay before this.

Protea and fynbos plants in full bloom across a coastal garden
Indigenous and water-wiseGardens designed to work with this coast, not fight it.
7 to 10

Years together

Most of the crew has been with Ashley this long. No subcontractors.

Established garden bed with a grass path and mountain backdrop
Local and responsiveBetty's Bay based, serving the whole Cape Whale Coast.
A gardener mowing a lawn in low evening lightCleared coastal plot beside a house at duskCrew planting a terraced retaining wall garden bedA sprinkler watering a newly planted garden bed
Four services, one teamLandscaping, garden care, plot clearing and irrigation, start to finish.
Recent work

A few gardens on this coast.

Established garden bed with a grass path and mountain backdrop
LandscapingEstablished bed
A small rock-edged garden pond feature
LandscapingRock-edged pond
New lawn laid beside a swimming pool
LandscapingNew lawn
A rocky coastal bed planted with proteas and indigenous plants
LandscapingRock garden with proteas
Protea and fynbos plants in full bloom across a coastal garden
LandscapingFynbos in bloom
Crew planting a terraced retaining wall garden bed
LandscapingTerraced planting
Marigolds and young plants set out in a gravel courtyard garden
LandscapingGravel courtyard
Planting a feature tree beside a home entrance
LandscapingEntrance tree planting
A gardener spreading soil across bare ground beside a house, preparing it for new lawn
LandscapingReady to lay lawn
See all the work
Coastal garden highlights: flower beds, a pond feature and proteas in bloom
“Ashley Banwell, your extensive knowledge, formal training and practical work over the decades is testimony to your wonderful landscaping.”
Mary-Louise Van Rooyen, Xplorio review
Where we work

The whole Cape Whale Coast.

Betty's Bay is home. The crew works across the four coastal towns below.

  • Betty's Bay
  • Pringle Bay
  • Rooi Els
  • Kleinmond
Map of the towns we serve: Betty's Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooi Els and Kleinmond
Questions

Straight answers.

What areas do you serve?

Betty's Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooi Els and Kleinmond: the whole Cape Whale Coast.

Do you handle design and ongoing maintenance?

Yes, we handle full turnkey projects. We design, install, and then maintain the garden going forward.

Do you provide free quotes?

Yes, every quote is free. Pricing itself is project based: it depends on the scope and size of the job, not a flat rate.

How long does a project take?

It depends on the job and the time of year. Most jobs can be done within a week or two. August to December is the busy season, because everyone wants things finished before the Christmas shutdown. Bigger jobs sometimes have to wait, and at the busiest times the waiting list has been three to four months, because the team does the work itself and does not outsource.

Do you use your own team?

Yes, no subcontractors. Most of the team has been with Ashley for seven to ten years, built up together from the start. Everyone is cross-trained, so the same crew that handles landscaping can run a full garden service too.

How do I get in contact with you?

Call 072 842 1819, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00 or Saturday 09:00 to 14:00, or message us on WhatsApp any time.

Let's talk about your garden.

Landscaping, garden care, plot clearing or irrigation: get in touch and we will take it from there.

Call 072 842 1819