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Declan McKenna is an award-winning garden designer and the in-house designer at Silverstream Landscapes in County Monaghan. He gained widespread acclaim for his Gold Medal-winning "Celebrity Dream Garden" at the 2026 Bord Bia Bloom, designed in collaboration with TV presenter Brendan Courtney. [1, 2, 3]McKenna studied horticulture at the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Greenmount, Antrim. His design portfolio features contemporary, functional outdoor spaces that balance strong architectural elements with lush, layered planting. [1, 2]His notable features and design approach include:
- Structural Elements: Incorporating Corten steel for warmth, floating sandstone steps, and sunken terraces for entertaining.
- Wellness & Lifestyle: Designing spaces focused on activity and restoration, often featuring plunge pools and outdoor showers.
- Layered Planting: Blending structured elements like pleached hedging and sculpted topiary balls with softer perennials and flowing grasses. [1, 2, 3]
Take a virtual tour of the gold medal-winning 'Celebrity Dream Garden' designed by Declan McKenna at Bord Bia Bloom:
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By Anthony FaulknerDeclan McKenna is an award-winning garden designer and the in-house designer at Silverstream Landscapes in County Monaghan. He gained widespread acclaim for his Gold Medal-winning "Celebrity Dream Garden" at the 2026 Bord Bia Bloom, designed in collaboration with TV presenter Brendan Courtney. [1, 2, 3]McKenna studied horticulture at the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Greenmount, Antrim. His design portfolio features contemporary, functional outdoor spaces that balance strong architectural elements with lush, layered planting. [1, 2]His notable features and design approach include:
- Structural Elements: Incorporating Corten steel for warmth, floating sandstone steps, and sunken terraces for entertaining.
- Wellness & Lifestyle: Designing spaces focused on activity and restoration, often featuring plunge pools and outdoor showers.
- Layered Planting: Blending structured elements like pleached hedging and sculpted topiary balls with softer perennials and flowing grasses. [1, 2, 3]
Take a virtual tour of the gold medal-winning 'Celebrity Dream Garden' designed by Declan McKenna at Bord Bia Bloom: