Gardens for the
Northern Folk
Thoughtfully Designed
Expertly Maintained
Serving Calgary, Alberta & Surrounding Areas
Because One Size Doesn’t Fit All
At Norfolk Garden Design, we specialize in cultivating elegant outdoor spaces that are both functional & eye catching.
Designed with you in mind. Enjoyed all year round.
How We Can Help
Our Story
Norfolk Garden Design grew from a love of gardening and a desire to share the peace it brings. For us, it’s never just about the plants — it’s about the feeling of calm that comes the moment you step into a well-loved garden.
We believe gardening is a lifestyle, one rooted in rhythm, beauty, and quiet reward. Whether it’s a full softscape transformation, seasonal cleanups, potted décor, or ongoing garden maintenance, our work is all about helping people connect with their outdoor spaces — and enjoy them as many days of the year as possible.
We create gardens that grow with you — spaces to live in, return to, and truly enjoy.
At Norfolk Garden Design, our goal is to create outdoor spaces that are tailored to each individual’s needs, maintained with care, and designed to bring joy all year round.
It’s about practical solutions, thoughtful design, and gardens that simply feel good to be in.
Meet Ashley
Founder, Gardener, Passionate Crocs Wearer
Ashley is a practically trained gardener with over a decade of hands-on experience creating and caring for outdoor spaces. Her path into gardening wasn’t planned—it grew naturally from her passion for design and her love of the outdoors.
What started as a creative outlet has become a way to shape spaces that feel both beautiful and alive. Whether it’s refining a garden’s flow or bringing neglected spaces back to life, Ashley approaches every project with care, creativity, and a deep respect for nature.
In her downtime, you can usually find her out in the garden—dirt caked hands, talking to her plants, and wearing her favourite pair of crocs with absolutely no shame.
Services
Seasonal Decorative Containers
Create a fresh, vibrant look with custom plant decor designed for your home or business.
Seasonal containers are tailored to complement your space, bringing colour, texture, and life that changes with the seasons. Seasonal container maintenance available as well - ask about our maintenance packages for the summer season.
Pricing is dependent on container sizes:
Small $55-85
Medium $85-150
Large - $150 and up.
Four season discount pricing available upon request.
Softscaping Services & Maintenance
Our goal is to nurture vibrant, healthy gardens that enhance your outdoor space throughout the year.
We offer garden bed construction and restoration, along with ongoing maintenance such as weeding, pruning, and planting.
$65/hour (one hour minimum)
Seasonal Cleanups
Our seasonal cleanups ensure your garden remains healthy and well-prepared throughout the year.
Spring services involve clearing winter debris and conditioning garden beds for the growing season, while fall cleanups focus on pruning perennials, removing leaves, and protecting plants for winter dormancy.
$65/hour (one hour minimum)
Indoor Gardening Services
Transform your interior with the natural beauty of plants.
Our indoor gardening service includes custom design, installation, and ongoing care for homes and workplaces. Whether you're looking to brighten up a living room, office, or reception area, we create plant displays that suit your space, style, and light conditions—bringing lasting greenery and a refreshing atmosphere indoors.
Please inquire for pricing.
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FAQs
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As soon as possible!
Custom containers should be booked the season prior so we can ensure you deliveries are on time.
Cleanups for spring start booking in late February/March, and cleanups for fall start booking in August.
Any work done during the summer can be booked as you wish, however, start times will be scheduled 7-14 days from the initial quote.
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Absolutely. We always like to view the space so I can give you a more accurate idea of pricing.
Should you move forward with the work, there is no charge for the consultation.
If you are looking to do the work yourself and just need a little guidance, we am happy to provide a consultation for $50.
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We will only help you choose plants that will thrive in your space. Calgary can be a finnicky climate for gardeners. Let's not make it harder than it already is.
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Each seasonal container includes a custom mix of fresh/faux plant material (depending on the season), plus accessories to add that extra pop. Spring and fall displays usually last a couple of months, while summer and winter hold up for around four. You’re welcome to use your own pots—we’ll either create a drop-in arrangement or install on-site, depending on the size—or we can source containers for you (pricing will vary by size).
We also offer seasonal maintenance to keep your containers looking their best! We’ll agree on a schedule that fits your needs (usually every 1–2 weeks) and handle things like deadheading, pruning, and fertilizing. Should you decide to sign up for a pre-paid maintenance package throughout the summer, you will receive a weekly service at a discounted price.
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If you sign up for custom potted decor for all four seasons, you will receive 10% off your decor for each season.
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Softscaping includes work in the actual garden. Weeding, mulching, pruning, deadheading, planting, restoring old garden beds, creating new garden beds, and help with grass restoration.
We know a great yard design includes decks, fences, patios, retaining walls, and concrete. Should you decide to include any of these items in any of your projects, we are happy to recommend some of our favourite landscapers in the city and work with them to bring your vision to life.
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Absolutely! This is one of the jobs we do the most of during the spring/summer season.
There are so many established gardens out there, but life happens, and sometimes the gardens can get away from you.
We will happily bring your gardens back to life so you can enjoy them rather stress about them.
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Only if you want to be! Each client has a different preference. Some like to be out there with us, and others just want to get the work done. We leave that up to you, but you do not need to be home while we are working.
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We sure can! We work with many fantastic vendors around the city and always strive to source the best plant material we can.
If there are items we can help you find, we would be happy to get them for you, or point you in the right direction.
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Of course! Our goal is to create gardens that don't overwhelm you. Everyone experiences different circumstances throughout life, and their capacity to care for a garden varies.
Just because you are busy, doesn't mean you can't enjoy a beautiful outdoor space. The goal is to create a garden for you to enjoy as many days as possible. There is beauty to be found in even the simplest of gardens.
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We will bag and remove garden waste from our projects. Many clients graciously offer their green bin to assist with the cleanup, but if this is not available, we will remove the waste.
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We will prune and shape any shrubs during the cleanup. Trees will be cleaned up if required. This means the removal of any suckers around the base, as well as as trimming any branches at are encroaching on other plants, entryways, or pathways.
Any major tree or shrub pruning or removal should be done by an ISA certified arborist, which we are always happy to recommend.
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This is subjective to the needs of each client, however, most of the work we do is adding indoor plants to spaces in order to liven up an area.
Whether that be an office space, or your very own living room. We will assess the vision of each client, and then recommend and install indoor plants that will work in that particular environment.
Maintenance can be added if the client wishes, and would be the same pricing as the rest of our maintenance packages.
Currently Booking
Spring Potted Decor • Spring Cleanups • Indoor & Outdoor Garden Consultations
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