The Garden Maintenance and Landscaping Team Johannesburg Cannot Stop Recommending
Because the same team has been showing up for thirty years.
They know the soil, the seasons, and the standard.
The same team has been showing up for thirty years.
They know the soil, the seasons, and the standard.
Trusted for 30 Years
From family homes to corporate properties, Gardens By Louise has been the first call for residential and commercial clients across Johannesburg North since 1995.
Same Team. Every Visit
No rotating contractors. No new faces on your property. The same familiar team shows up every time so your garden is always in the hands of people who already know it.
On Time & Professional
Families, body corporates, and business owners all need the same thing: a team you never have to chase. Gardens By Louise shows up when we say we will, every time.
ABOUT
Gardens By Louise
Gardens By Louise was built on one belief. The right team, showing up consistently, changes everything.
Louise Crwys-Williams founded the company in 1995 with a simple standard: every garden deserves the same level of care, every single visit. No exceptions. No shortcuts. No rotating crews who need to be briefed from scratch each time.
30 years later, that standard hasn't changed. Neither has the team.
Louise works with small to large residential and commercial clients who understand the difference between a garden that is maintained and a garden that is genuinely cared for.
Her clientele includes High Court judges, political leaders, senior attorneys, and some of Johannesburg North's most respected professionals - people who hold themselves to high standards and expect the same from everyone they work with.
Discretion and reliability are not things Louise advertises. They are simply how Gardens By Louise operates.
LOUISE WILL COME TO YOU
Book Your Garden Consultation
Imagine opening your back door to your dream garden that stops people mid-sentence.
🪴 The garden your neighbours always talk about
🪴 The one guests comment on before they've sat down
🪴 The space that makes your property feel designed
Louise will come to your property, walk every corner with you, and show you exactly how to get there.
No pressure. No sales pitch.
Just honest expertise from someone who has been designing and maintaining gardens for 30 years.
→ On your property. Just Louise.
→ One hour long.
→ R700, payable upfront to confirm your booking.
→ Includes a visual concept 📸 of your dream garden.
Fill out the form and Louise will be in touch.
Imagine opening your back door to your dream garden that stops people mid-sentence.
The garden your neighbours talk about.
That guests comment on before they've sat down.
The outdoor space that makes your property feel designed.
Louise will come to your property, walk every corner with you, and show you exactly how to get there.
No pressure. No sales pitch.
Just honest expertise from someone who has been designing and maintaining gardens for 30 years.
→ On your property. Just Louise.
→ One hour long. → R700, payable upfront to confirm your consultation.
Fill out the form. Louise will be in touch.
WHAT WE DO
Our Services
Residential Garden Maintenance
No rotating contractors. No briefing someone new every season.
The same experienced hands show up every week or month whether you have a compact garden in Parkhurst, or a sprawling Sandton estate.
Landscaping Design & Installation
From concept to completion. Louise designs and installs gardens built to last. When the last plant is in the ground, the same team stays on to maintain it.
Finally, the garden you've always dreamed of, come to life.
Commercial Garden Maintenance
Your grounds are the first thing people see. Make sure they see the right thing.
Weekly or monthly maintenance for smaller commercial properties, office parks, body corporates, and nursery schools across Johannesburg North.
Gardener Training
Sometimes you just need the person you trust to get better at what they do. Louise trains your existing gardener on your property.
It's hands on, practical, and specific to your garden.
THE RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Our Client Gardens
SWIPE FOR THE BEFORE
Landscaping Projects
GARDEN SERVICE PACKAGES
Garden Maintenance & Landscaping Packages
High Court judges, political leaders, and Johannesburg's most respected professionals trust us with their properties. People at that level do not wait for vague quotes. Neither should you.
Here are our packages:
High Court judges, political leaders, and Johannesburg's most respected professionals trust Gardens By Louise with their properties.
People at that level do not wait for vague quotes. Neither should you.
Here are our starting packages.
From R3,000 - R10,000/month
Residential Garden Maintenance
Same team. Same standard. Every visit. Small gardens to large estates.
Weekly or monthly visits
Pruning & shaping
Lawn mowing & edging
Bed weeding & clearing
Pest & disease checks
Seasonal planting advice
Same team, every visit
Louise always on-site
Pricing confirmed after on-site assessment
From R8,500 - R25,000/month
Commercial Garden Maintenance
Your grounds are the first thing people see. Make sure they see the right thing.
Weekly or monthly visits
Pruning & shaping
Lawn mowing & edging
Bed weeding & clearing
Pest & disease checks
Seasonal planting advice
Same team, every visit
Louise always on-site
Pricing confirmed after on-site assessment
Custom Quote Provided
Landscaping Design & Installation
Designed carefully. Built to last. Maintained by the same team that created it.
On-site consultation
Slope & angles assessed
Sun & shade mapped
Soil type evaluated
Plant selection
Local wildlife considered
Louise always on-site
Maintained by same team
Pricing confirmed after on-site assessment
R800 Per Hour Per Gardener
Professional Gardener Training
Your gardener is assessed and trained by Louise personally. On your property.
Full skills assessment
Bad habits fixed
Pruning, lawn & plant care
Seasonal management
Correct tool usage
Fertilising & feeding
Pest & disease checks
Written reports included
Louise recommends the number of sessions after the 1st training session.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
I tried three different garden services before finding Gardens By Louise. The difference was immediate and it has never slipped. Our garden is the best it has ever looked and we have owned this property for eighteen years.
- David K, Bryanston
We have had Louise and her team maintaining our garden in Parkhurst for eleven years. At this point, they know our garden better than we do. Our property has been valued three times in that period and every agent has commented on the garden.
- Sandra M, Parkhurst
What I did not expect was how much Louise actually listens. She walked the property with me on the first visit, asked the right questions, and came back the following week with a clear plan. Two years later the garden looks completely different. We get comments from neighbours every week.
- Michelle R, Illovo
Louise has been maintaining our Sandton estate for seven years. In that time we have never had to follow up, chase, or remind anyone of anything. The team arrives, the work is done properly, and the garden always reflects the standard we expect from everything else on the property. That kind of reliability is genuinely rare.
- James T, Sandton
We were skeptical after being let down by two previous companies. Louise came to the property herself, walked every corner of the garden, and told us exactly what it needed. That was four years ago. The garden has never looked better and we have not had a single missed visit. We only wish we had found her sooner.
- Karen and Rob S, Melrose
We inherited the garden when we bought the house and honestly it was awful. Whoever designed it had no idea what they were doing. Louise came out, took one look, and we agreed it needed to start from scratch. She redesigned the whole thing, her team installed it, and they have maintained it weekly ever since. It does not even look like the same property anymore.
- Thabo N, Craighall Park
We have lived in Hyde Park for 22 years and gone through more garden services than I care to remember. Gardens By Louise is the first team that has made us feel our garden is genuinely looked after rather than just ticked off a list. Louise is on site every visit. The difference that makes is extraordinary. We are three years in and we are not going anywhere.
- Patricia V, Hyde Park
Louise came to our Hurlingham property for the initial assessment and had identified everything our previous team had been doing wrong for years. The overgrown beds, the lawn that never quite recovered, and the pruning that was always slightly off. Six months later the garden looks completely different. The team is reliable, consistent, and Louise never misses a visit. Exactly what we needed.
- Michael and Anette B, Hurlingham
Honestly, I was not expecting much. We had been let down so many times before but from the first visit Louise just got it. She walked the garden, asked the right questions, and never once tried to oversell us anything. That was two years ago. The garden looks incredible and the same familiar faces show up every single week. We are in Linden and we could not be happier.
- Marco and Liesel V, Linden
I'll be honest, our Greenside garden was an embarrassment. Years of neglect and a lawn that was more weeds than grass. Louise came out, had a proper look, and just told us what needed to happen. Six months later I actually enjoy sitting outside again. My neighbour asked me last week who does our garden. That felt good.
- Tamsin R, Greenside
We entertain quite a bit so the garden matters to us. It was decent before but nothing special. Louise came out, had a look, and within a few months it was a completely different space. What I appreciate most is that the same people show up every week. They know the garden, they know us, and nothing ever has to be explained. It just works.
- David and Catherine H, Illovo
I work long hours and the last thing I want to think about when I get home is the garden. A colleague recommended Louise and honestly it was the best call I made. My garden was never used, it was just there. Now I actually sit outside in the evenings and that is something I never did before.
- Thandi D, Parkhurst
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our FAQs
What areas do you service?
We provide garden maintenance and landscaping services for residential and commercial properties across Johannesburg North including:
Bryanston, Blairgowrie, Craighall Park, Emmarentia, Hyde Park, Houghton, Illovo, Linden, Melrose, Morningside, Northcliff, Parkhurst, Parkwood, Randburg, Rosebank, and Sandton.
How much is the consultation fee?
The garden consultation fee is R700 for both residential and commercial properties, payable upfront to confirm your booking. Louise will personally visit your property, walk the grounds with you, and tell you exactly what your garden needs.
No pressure to proceed beyond that.
What does Louise assess during the consultation?
More than most people expect 😅
Louise walks every area of your garden and looks at the soil condition, shade and sun patterns, drainage, slopes, and existing plant health.
Louise also takes note of:
→ What insects are present.
→ What animals are moving through the property.
→ And what birds you want to attract.
Every one of those factors influences what gets planted, where it goes, and how the garden is maintained going forward.
You walk away with a clear picture of what your garden needs and what it is capable of becoming. Plus, you get a concept mark-up showing you what your dream garden could look like.
That is what the R700 gets you.
How long is the consultation with Louise?
The consultation is 1 hour long and takes place on your property with Louise. Her team doesn't attend this session.
Louise will personally walk every area of your garden, assess what is working, identify what needs attention, and give you a clear picture of what is possible before you commit to anything.
Does Louise actually come on the day or just send her team?
Louise is on site for every single visit, overseeing her team personally. She never leaves her team unattended.
You are not hiring a company and hoping for the best. You are getting Louise and the team she has built and trusted for 30 years.
Will I get the same team every time?
Yes, always. The same team is assigned to your property from day one. They know your garden, your plants, and your standards.
No new faces. No briefing from scratch. Ever.
How long is each garden maintenance visit?
Each visit is 4 to 4.5 hours long. That is the dedicated time Louise and her team spend on your property every visit, working through every area of your garden to the standard you expect.
It's not a quick once-over. It's a proper, thorough maintenance session from start to finish.
How long do I need to commit for?
Gardens By Louise requires a minimum of 3 months, because a garden doesn't transform in a single visit.
→ The first month restores order.
→ The 2nd builds momentum.
→ By month 3, the results speak for themselves.
3 months is simply the time a garden needs to become what it is capable of being. Unapologetically beautiful.
The kind of garden your neighbours slow down to look at. The one guests comment on before they even reach the front door. The outdoor space you have always wanted but never quite had.
That is what three months delivers.
How quickly can we get started?
As soon as possible 😊 It starts with your professional consultation.
Once Louise has visited your property and you accept the quote, we schedule your first visit and assign your dedicated team.
Availability is limited so we recommend booking your assessment sooner rather than later.
Get In Touch
Our Operating Hours:
Mon - Thurs: 8 am – 5 pm
Friday: 8 am – 3 pm
Saturday: Appointment Only
Sunday: Closed
Services Areas
We only service Johannesburg North, including:
Bryanston, Blairgowrie, Bordeaux, Craighall Park, Cresta, Dunkeld, Emmarentia, Fairland, Hyde Park, Houghton, Hurlingham, Illovo, Linden, Melrose, Morningside, Northcliff, Parkhurst, Parkmore, Parkwood, Randburg, Rosebank, Sandton.
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