Vertical Gardens Services

“I have used the services of Michelle McDonnell Landscape Design at both our current and previous residential properties In our former property we required a total redesign of the full 900m2 site. The design was completed by Michelle, with her hard landscape subcontractors undertaking the hard landscaping, with us doing the extensive planting. The design was precise, easy to follow and exactly what we wanted. It was structured, easy to maintain and had a good balance of foliage colour, evergreen and decidious planting. The new owner, and the subsequent, say the garden was a significant influencing factor in their decision to purchase the property. At our current residence - set on a 1.5 acre plot, Michelle has undertaken design on different areas including the design of our outdoor room, fish pond and is about to design a mediterranean edible garden area to complement our existing vegetable and berry gardens. Michelle has also provided advice around hard and soft landscaping in other 'rooms' of the garden. Michelle is skilled at translanting our ideas into reality. She listens, applies something with 'extra interest' and realises an obviously professionally designed garden.”

“We originally hired Martin to clear some overgrown land and design, build, and plant a garden for our central suburbs garden with raised beds with fruit trees, herbs, and ornamentals. We were so pleased with the quality of the work and the results that we retained his services all year round to maintain all of our gardens. His ongoing expert advice and care means our garden looks amazing all year round. Unreservedly recommended.”

“I interviewed a number of different garden design firms before settling on Kate Ryan and her team from Zones Landscaping Specialists to direct and manage our project. My brief to Kate was to create a sub tropical garden that gave the feel of being continually on holiday in a tropical resort (in the heart of Remuera). The sloping site was challenging and the project required the complete removal of all pre-existing trees and shrubs. Kate and her team came up with the perfect solution. Plants were chosen with care to create a layering effect. The tradespeople used were very professional and great to deal with. Their knowledge of garden design and the quality of their workmanship were excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kate Ryan and her team from Zones Landscaping Specialists.”

“Homescapes turned our steep crumbling bank into an attractive and useable garden. Bill came up with a really creative and unique design that worked with the landscape and addressed our needs as a family – he even incorporated some of our children’s ideas into the design! He and his team were pleasant to deal with and we’re very pleased with the results.”

“We have found at last a landscaper that was prepared to spend the time to understand what we actually wanted to achieve. The team at Branche Landscapes got to know us first, then turned our vision into reality. Top quality people, top quality work.”

“Phil was great to work with. Proactive, and great communication - he turned up when he said he would, which is a big plus. I can always rely on him letting us know what is plans are and he can fit around you well. Gets on with it efficiently.”

“Excellent job, great turn around without fuss! Everything communicated was followed through, on time. The project has been completed 1 month now and the trees and plants are already showing new growth and look amazing! The follow up has been most impressive, Virtuoso haven't just completed the project and walked away. They have been back to site and carried out unexpected maintenance which was greatly appreciated. We highly recommend Virtuoso Landscape Design for a great quality and hassle free project!”

“Louise prepared a plan for us to landscape our back garden and driveway, transforming it from a muddle of sloping gardens to a large flat lawn, retained hedges and usable parking space. From (several iterations of) the initial plan, Louise then gathered a number of quotes for completing the job and helped us track the progress of our construction, keeping the builder to his quotes and the plan. Her assistance throughout the process was invaluable. Her reliability and availability were much appreciated - as was her calm demeanour in the face of our (not infrequent) panic! Thank you Louise!”

“Thoroughly recommend Nice Pozi. They have just completed a remodelling of our Wellington hilly backyard to turn it from an underused uneven grass slope to a highly functional terraced vege garden with washing line terrace and utility area. The team have been so easy to deal with providing a very clear and detailed quote and keeping us updated on options and any variations. They know a lot about native plants and had great ideas to tie in the tricky existing construction and new steps up through the trees. So happy we will have them back again for more work soon.”

“We are delighted with our garden/landscaping that Melissa has created for us. Melissa has designed our gardens, sourced plants and organized various contractors. Melissa is extremely approachable, professional and fantastic to work with. She has wonderful ideas and clever design suggestions. Melissa’s designs are tailored to client briefs, budgets and tastes. Melissa has an extensive plant knowledge & chose plants that were perfectly suited for the various situations. Melissa made the whole process easy, enjoyable and stress free. We would highly recommend Melissa and look forward to working with her again.”