Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design

Name: Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design
Telephone: 0210 270 0100
Rating: 5

8 Reviews

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About Us

Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design is a landscape design company focusing on properties within the Wellington area. Whether you are looking for a revamp of your existing landscape or a complete transformation of your garden, we are happy to advise you on the services you may need. Catherine works closely with her clients to develop a brief and provides creative, robust solutions that transform outdoor spaces into beautiful, wildlife friendly environments. All projects are tailored to suit your aspirations and budget. With a love of nature and gardening, Catherine is inspired by the natural shapes, forms and the wild beauty New Zealand has to offer. She is a strong advocate for incorporating native plants into her designs to provide sustainable and ecological habitats for local flora and fauna. Reach out today to discuss your garden and landcsape needs.

Services Provided

Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Organic Gardens, Patio Design, Pool Landscaping, Project Management, Site Planning, Greenhouse Design, Pond Design, Shed Design, Gazebo Design, Pergola Design, Paving Design

Areas Served

Wellington, Lower Hutt, Wairarapa, Kapiti Coast, Upper Hutt, Porirua

Awards

Silver - 'Design Only Project: Residential Project' - Landscapes of Distinction Awards 2018 for Springbank Homestead Most Outstanding in Garden Design, Wellington BUILD Real Estate & Property Awards 2018

Professional Information

Diploma in Garden Design (Distinction) - Inchbald General Certificate in Horticulture (Commendation) - Royal Horticultural Society Member of Garden Design Society of New Zealand Member of Society of Garden Designers United Kingdom Member of Registered Master Landscapers NZ

8 Projects

8 Reviews for Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design

Newest first

5.0|8 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

4.0

Value

4.0

Ian

Catherine designed a lovely external wall for our garden - she listened closely to our needs and favourite things about the garden (including preferred views, functions wanted, and styles we liked). Her design was beatiful!

January 25, 2022

Calum Cockburn

Catherine created and remodelled an existing garden and I provided the gardening services associated with the project. From supplying me with detailed planting plans to involving me in decisions that arose spontaneously during the project, Catherine's professionalism ensured that the project was completed on time and to the client's satisfaction. It was a pleasure to be associated with Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design.

February 8, 2019

Comment from Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design:

Thanks Calum, it was great working with you. Like the client, I was really impressed with your hard work ethic, can do attitude and gardening skills. You were very adaptable to the changing situations as the job progressed, which was greatly appreciated due to the time constraints of getting the work done before Christmas.

Joy Shepherd

Catherine was very rofessional and easy to work with and she listened to all my ideas. Along with my ideas and her suggestions Catherine managed to bring it all together in a cohesive planting plan and plant list. The plant list also included plant information and Nurserys currently holding stock and prices. Excellent follow up and comunication. Overall a great service...thank you.

November 1, 2018

Comment from Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design:

Thanks Joy, it was a pleasure helping you with your garden. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished garden once the planting is done!

HU-474547527

Catherine helped me at the beginning stages of my vegetable garden - from advice on preparing the soil with the right composts and fertilisers, to planning (which veggies to plant in each patch and why), through to future planning crop rotations. She is super knowledgable, passionate and gave me (a novice gardener!) lots of confidence to get stuck in. I highly recommend Catherine for any garden design work!

October 22, 2018

Comment from Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design:

Thanks so much Mel, I'm sure you will be a grow your own pro in no time!

John Stapleton

I have used Catherine's services of Garden Design and Maintenance on a number of projects. Catherine's plans and reports include her care in listening to what I want and her own creativity. Catherine's work is easy to understand and action and I enjoy working with her and seeking her advice.

September 29, 2018

Comment from Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design:

Thanks John, it's great working with you too. The garden is looking really nice now that the planting is getting established!

Cathy King

Catherine is the ultimate professional and always gives 110% comittment to anything she endeavours to do, both personally and professionally. I had the pleasure of working closely with Catherine on a day to day basis for 4 years.She is honest, hard working, self-motivated and a perfectionist. Catherine plans and prepares extensively, has excellent communication skills, is a good istener and patient. Her many other skills include creativity and innovativeness, ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines as well as expertly managing budgets. Catherine is a sincere and genuine person with a fantastic sense of humour. A great person to work with and be around.

September 13, 2018

Comment from Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design:

Thanks so much Cathy, it was always an absolute pleasure working with you too!

bianca robinson

I have a shady back section which is close to a beach. I required a patio-style planting plan that looks lush all year round, produces some evening fragrance and can stand a healthy blast of north sea air. Catherine provided the plan and suggested plants such as Akebia to cover an unsightly wall, Tracheospermum for colour and fragrance and more, all of which are delivering well on their promise! The garden stayed green throughout winter and we have enjoyed the planting all spring and into summer.

August 9, 2018

Comment from Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design:

Thanks Bianca, I can't wait to see how the garden has developed next time I am in the United Kingdom!

Kathy Heller

Catherine was a pleasure to deal with, I really enjoyed working with her on our water feature garden project. She was resourceful and went the extra mile to ensure we were happy with the final plan/result. Catherine listened carefully with a professional approach to my brief and made excellent suggestions to suit the site and conditions. She supplied a comprehensive plant list inclusive of images and even helped with the plant purchasing. I would happily work with her again and highly recommend her. Thanks Catherine for all your hard work.

August 8, 2018

Comment from Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design:

Thank you so much Kathy, I really enjoyed helping you with your garden. I'm looking forward to seeing the planting once it has matured.

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Business Details

Business Name

Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design

Phone Number

0210 270 0100

Website

beautifulgardens.co.nz

Address

Wellington
5010
New Zealand

Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - $50,000

Followers

27 Followers

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Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design