Thoughtful gardens, beautifully grounded.
Bringing life to outdoor spaces
Based in Cape Town, Cheryl Bailey brings years of hands-on experience to garden design and landscaping. With a deep understanding of plants, seasons, and natural flow, she creates outdoor spaces that feel grounded, intuitive, and perfectly suited to their setting.
Rooted in creativity and care
From layered planting palettes to sculptural hardscaping, her work draws from nature’s rhythm — always designed to thrive with time :)
Services
From initial concept to final planting, Gorgeous Gardens offers a full range of garden design and landscaping services tailored to each site. Whether it’s a compact courtyard, a suburban plot, or a rambling coastal garden, Cheryl's work brings structure, softness, and lasting beauty to outdoor spaces.
Full landscape design concepts (urban, suburban, coastal, or rural)
Planting selection and design (climate-appropriate and low maintenance)
Hardscape design (paths, patios, edging, retaining walls)
Garden makeovers and rewilding of existing spaces
Seasonal planting & container styling
Irrigation planning and water-wise strategies
Garden consultation and layout planning
Soil preparation, composting, and mulching
Ongoing garden care guidance and styling
Recent projects
A selection of what's kept the team busy lately- with some 'before' images showing where things started.
Before & After:
Silvertree Estate
Constantia
Bergvliet
Tokai
My story
Cheryl Bailey’s love for gardening began early, nurtured by time spent alongside her mom and long afternoons wandering through local nurseries. With a background in fashion design, she brings a keen eye for form, balance, and colour to every space she shapes. These days, her hands are happiest in the soil — creating gardens that are both beautiful and intentional, often styled and staged to enhance properties ahead of sale. Whether it’s a complete transformation or subtle seasonal refresh, Cheryl and her team will make magic happen!
She who plants a garden, plants happiness
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