Services
Every project starts with listening. Giles maps how you live in the space, then designs and builds practical gardens that handle Nelson’s sun, salt, and slopes.
Choose a full design-and-build package or pick the bits you need. All quotes are itemised so you can phase work to suit your budget and timeline.
Design & consultation
On-site conversations, sketches, and planting palettes that fit your lifestyle, budget, and the Nelson / Tasman climate.
- On-site walkthroughs and note-taking
- Planting and material suggestions for local conditions
New builds & full installs
Set your new home up with finished lawns, planting, and outdoor living spaces so you can move in and enjoy the garden from day one.
- Coordination with builders and other trades
- Driveways, paths, and patio areas
- Planting, lawn establishment, and irrigation allowances
Garden makeovers & re-planting
Breathe life into established properties with new layouts, soil improvement, and plant selections that suit how you now use the space.
- Selective demolition and disposal
- New paving, edging, or small timber features
- Layered planting and mulching for quick impact
Hard landscaping & outdoor living
Paving, paths, steps, and low retaining walls built with durable materials and tidy detailing for residential sections.
- Paving, concrete, and natural stone
- Garden edging, steps, and low retaining
- Screens and planters
Soft landscaping, planting & lawns
Soil conditioning, plant supply, and turf or seed lawns with irrigation and mulching to keep maintenance sensible.
- Plant sourcing, placement, and watering-in
- Soil prep, compost, and mulch installation
- Ready-lawn or seed lawns with edging
Ongoing maintenance & tidy-ups
Seasonal visits or regular care so your garden keeps pace with Nelson’s growing seasons and coastal weather.
- Pruning and trimming
- Lawn care, feeding, and mulch top-ups
- Seasonal clean-ups before events or holidays