WITH ENVY
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?
You should be excited about your outdoor space before a single shovel hits the ground.
That’s why we do things a little differently.
Instead of starting with complicated plans, measurements, and endless back-and-forth, we start with the fun part first — the vision.
You send us a photo of the area you want transformed, along with a few details about your style, goals, and how you want the space to feel. We then create an aspirational concept image so you can actually see where things are heading before investing in detailed plans or construction.
Because let’s be honest — there’s nothing worse than spending time and money on a plan only to realise it wasn’t quite what you imagined.
Sometimes, that concept image is all you need. You can hand it to a landscaper, tackle it yourself over time, or simply use it as inspiration while you figure things out. If you want more detailed drawings, planting plans, or design development afterwards, we can help with that too.
Our goal is simple - inspiring outdoor design that helps you stop overthinking and start creating a space you genuinely love.
WHAT SERVICES DO WE OFFER?
Conceptual Images
Sometimes people don’t need a finished landscape plan first — they simply need to see the potential of their space. That’s why we approach the process a little differently. Rather than presenting a beautiful vision at the very end of the design journey, we begin with it.
You provide a photo of your outdoor space along with inspiration, ideas, or elements you would love to include, and we create a refined photorealistic concept image that captures the atmosphere, style, and feeling of the transformed garden. This allows you to immediately visualise what is possible, become excited about the direction, and gain confidence before investing in detailed design work.
By starting with the vision first, the process becomes more intuitive, collaborative, and inspiring — ensuring the final design evolves from a clear and shared understanding of what you truly want the space to become.
Landscape Design & Masterplanning
From intimate residential gardens to expansive lifestyle properties, subdivision layouts, and shared community spaces, we design outdoor environments that feel purposeful, personal, and visually engaging. Every project is carefully shaped to complement its architecture, respond to its surroundings, and reflect how people live, move, gather, and experience a space over time.
We consider materials, planting palettes, spatial flow, functionality, and long-term growth to create landscapes that balance structure with softness and beauty with practicality. Whether designing quiet retreat areas, family-friendly spaces, productive planting, streetscapes, or public landscapes, our goal is to deliver cohesive, future-focused environments that mature beautifully, enhance liveability, and create a strong sense of place.
IMAGE GALLERY
The first step — and often all it takes to unlock the vision — is seeing what your space could truly become. Below is a selection of photorealistic, aspirational transformations designed to bring ideas to life and reveal the full potential of each landscape
PLAN GALLERY
Below is a selection of landscape projects completed across a wide range of scales and sectors — from intimate residential gardens to expansive masterplans, including commercial developments, public spaces, and council projects. Each design is carefully considered to respond to its setting, purpose, and the people who will experience it.
WHO AM I?
Melanie has over 20 years of experience in the design field. After graduating from Victoria University with a degree in Landscape Architecture, she spent four years working in Wellington, primarily on residential gardens.
A year of travelling the world followed—working in and exploring over 12 countries—which broadened her horizons and cemented a lifelong passion for travel and adventure. Upon returning to New Zealand, she settled back in her hometown and spent the next 15 years with Bluemarble Landscape Architects.
Now, under a new name, Melanie continues doing what she’s done for the past two decades—bringing creative vision and practical solutions to outdoor spaces—and looks forward to making your property the envy of the neighbourhood.
She offers creative landscape design services for everything from photo realistic concepts, private gardens to large-scale subdivisions, streets capes, and parks—blending aesthetics and functionality with a collaborative, down-to-earth approach.
FAQ
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HOW MUCH DOES A IMAGE OR PLAN COST?
We aim to keep our pricing transparent and straightforward, while recognising that every project is a little different. Occasionally, a project may fall outside the usual scope, and in those cases we’ll discuss design fees with you directly.
As a starting point, a single concept image is NZD $85. This includes one revision, along with a short design memo outlining ideas, recommendations, and key elements to consider. Additional concepts are priced at $160 for two images, then $65 per image thereafter.
Most projects begin here. If you’d like to move forward into detailed garden plans, we can then discuss the next stage and provide a tailored quote. As a guide, domestic landscape plans generally range from $1100–$1800, parks, subdivisions and master planning $2000+, while smaller projects such as a front yard refresh may sit in the $400–$900 range.
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Can I get a landscape design done remotely or online?
Yes. This is an area we specialise in! Many landscape concepts can now be completed remotely using site photos, measurements, inspiration images, and client questionnaires. This makes the process faster, more affordable, and more flexible while still providing realistic visual concepts and practical design direction.
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What services do you offer?
We offer landscape concept design, outdoor styling, planting plans, hardscape ideas, photo realistic visualization concepts, garden layout planning, renovation concepts, and property enhancement ideas for residential and lifestyle properties, parks, subdivisions and master planning.
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Can you create realistic visual concepts of my property?
Yes. We create realistic landscape concepts and refined outdoor visualisations using photos of your existing property. These bespoke concepts are designed to help you clearly envision the potential of your space before committing to construction or physical works.
05
Can you help with low-maintenance landscape ideas?
Absolutely. Many clients want attractive outdoor spaces that are easy to maintain. We can recommend practical layouts, hardy planting options, simplified garden structures, and materials suited to your maintenance goals.
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Do you work with existing gardens and renovations?
Yes. We often redesign or refresh existing outdoor spaces rather than starting from scratch. This can include modernising gardens, improving street appeal, updating planting, adding screening, or reworking underused areas.
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Why should I hire a landscape designer or landscape architect?
A professional landscape design helps you avoid costly mistakes, improve outdoor functionality, increase property appeal, and create a cohesive outdoor space that suits your lifestyle and budget. A well-planned design can also improve property value and make renovations easier to stage over time.
contact
For inquiries, collaborations, or to schedule a consultation, please feel free to contact us via text, email or phone.
We'd love to discuss how we can bring your landscape dreams to life.
021 1925007
New Plymouth, New Zealand
