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After an extensive renovation, the client wanted a seamless connection between the home and garden, with distinct outdoor spaces, floral beauty, and low-maintenance design, complemented by hardscaping for relaxation.

To achieve a balance of colour, scent, and texture, we selected a mix of shrubs and perennials, with Rhododendron 'Dopey' providing early spring flowers, followed by Penstemon and English Lavender for continuous flowering throughout summer.

For year-round interest, evergreens such as Cistus Snowmound and Nandina Gulfstream maintain structure, while Liquidambar Gumballs add height and vibrant autumn colour with their striking foliage.

The garden design prioritises a restful, low-maintenance space, with soft garden beds that complement the home and create an inviting, tranquil atmosphere.

The customer wanted an informal garden revamp with deciduous and evergreen trees, white flowers, and low-maintenance plants.

Rhododendron Pawhuska and Cornus Greenvale were chosen to establish structure with their evergreen and semi-deciduous nature, providing seasonal interest and ensuring light filtration during winter.

For added texture and continuous flowering, Hosta June and Gaura So White create lush, cohesive filler areas, maintaining a modern/classic style while supporting the client’s focus on white flowers.

Fragrant plants like Daphne Perfume Princess White and Hydrangea Limelight were selected to offer visual appeal and attract birds and bees, keeping the garden engaging and vibrant throughout the year.

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The customer sought a modern garden with evergreen structure, layered visual interest, and privacy, complemented by existing hardscaping.
We used Thuja Smaragd and Buxus Balls to create a formal entrance, contrasted with softer Miscanthus and Lavender for a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Pleached Carpinus betulus provided privacy and vertical interest without taking up lawn space, offering a formal, cohesive look.
Nandina Lemon Lime and Hydrangea Limelight added bright colour and modern touches, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the garden.

The Customer was after a low-maintenance garden with open lawn areas, vertical elements, and unobstructed north-facing views around the property.

Magnolia Little Gem and Hydrangea Blue Prince were chosen for year-round structure, seasonal interest, and enhanced bedroom views.

Griselinia Ardmore Emerald and Acer Seriyu trees provide lush greenery and vertical structure, adding privacy and vibrant autumn colours.

Pittosporum Golf Ball, Chionochloa Flavicans, and Poa Cita create contrasting textures and a low-maintenance, sun-tolerant landscape with minimal upkeep.

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The customer wanted a garden that complements their contemporary home, integrating exotic and native species for year-round appeal.

Acer Bloodgood and Prunus lusitanica provide bold structure and privacy, enhancing the property's architectural lines and arrival experience.

Chionochloa flavicans and Hebe cupressoides were used to maintain open views and soften the design while fitting the minimalist, contemporary style.

Low-maintenance species like Phormium Emerald Green and Muehlenbeckia axillaris were chosen to complement the hardscaping and enhance year-round appeal.

The client wanted a formal, contemporary garden that blends their large-scale home with the landscape, featuring an outdoor leisure area.

Liquidambar standards and Thuja Smaragd were chosen for their pillar-like forms, creating a formal, commanding presence while grounding the home.

Choisya ternata hedging provides clean, defined lines with fragrant white flowers, essential for maintaining a formal aesthetic.

Miscanthus, Gaura, Lavender, and Hydrangea Limelight soften the garden's structure, adding movement and seasonal variation while embracing a contemporary style.

The customer sought a vibrant, seasonal garden to complement renovations, incorporating privacy, flowering interest, and functional hardscaping elements.

Prunus lusitanica was used to create privacy along the road boundary, while Cornus Eddies White Wonder enhances the house entrance with seasonal white flowers that anchor the two-story structure.

The shaded deck garden features Ligularia Reniformis, Bergenia Wanaka Snow, Chionochloa flavicans, and Agapanthus Finn, adding movement, texture, and lush foliage to maintain an appealing view from the lower bedrooms.

Magnolia Kay Paris frames the upper lawn, with Hydrangea Limelight and Gaura So White providing continuous seasonal interest, while Parthenocissus climbs the retaining wall, creating a green backdrop that ties the garden together.

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The customer wanted a cohesive, unified landscape for a multi-lot subdivision, integrating seamlessly with neighboring properties and individual preferences.

Pittosporum Golf Ball and Lomandra Tanika were chosen for their compact forms and minimal maintenance, providing a cohesive, structured aesthetic that integrates seamlessly with the neighboring properties.

Chionochloa flavicans and Chionochloa rubra add movement and texture, while Hebe Oratia Beauty and Hebe Emerald Green bring contrasting shapes and vibrant color to the landscape.

Standout trees like Pyrus Aristocrat and Acer Jeffersred offer strategic screening and stunning autumn foliage, enhancing privacy and adding dynamic seasonal interest across the subdivision.

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The customer wanted a predominantly native plant palette to integrate with the surrounding landscape and create a private oasis while maintaining open lawn space and preserving important view shafts.

We selected tall trees, including Fuscospora solandri (Black Beech) and Betula Jacquemontii (Himalayan Birch), to frame the house and provide autumn colour, blending with the natural surroundings.

Loose drifts of shrubs such as Chionochloa and Muehlenbeckia, along with Astelia fragrans, offer texture and movement throughout the garden.

To add visual interest, colourful plants like Verbena and Gaura Soda Pop were incorporated, complementing the native foundation and enhancing the outdoor living space.

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The customer needed a minimalist, low-maintenance garden to create an inviting entryway, guiding guests to the front door.

We selected Pittosporum Golf Ball and Lomandra varieties for their compact form and soft textures, meeting the low-maintenance and minimalist requirements.

Muehlenbeckia Axillaris and Scleranthus Biflorus were used to suppress weeds and fill gaps, ensuring the garden stays neat and easy to manage.

Pyrus Aristocrat trees were strategically placed to frame the house, creating an inviting arrival point and enhancing the modern aesthetic.