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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
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Are you not sure what to do with your property, where to start, or how to make the most of what you’ve got?
We help turn ideas, problems and possibilities into a clear direction — whether you need a landscape plan to take to a contractor, experienced consulting to help you make the right decisions, or a master plan to work out how a larger site should come together.
From small residential gardens to sprawling properties and developments, we look at the bigger picture, what will work, what’s worth doing and how it all fits together — giving you a clear plan and the confidence to move forward. Let’s look beyond what’s there and see what could be.
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Meet the Designer
Melanie Lovell
Director, Designer & Occasional Genius
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. The next 15 years with were spent at Bluemarble Landscape Architects in New Plymouth, working on all projects from pocket parks and private gardens to multi-lot subdivisions. Between the two offices she spent a year travelling across 12 countries, which broadened her horizons and cemented a lifelong passion for travel and adventure. 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.
Landscape Design & Strategic Planning
For those clever people who know what they want their landscape to look like — or simply know they want something different to what they’ve got!
Whether you’re renovating, building, selling, or simply ready to make the most of your property, I can help you work out what your landscape needs and turn your ideas into a clear plan.
I’ll help you work out what to do, where to do it and how everything should fit together — from the overall layout and flow through to the key elements that will make the space work.
The finished plan gives you something practical to take to a contractor, use as a DIY guide, or work through gradually as your budget allows.
And whether you have an itty-bitty property, a sprawling estate, a subdivision or anything in between — we can create a plan to suit.
Investment guide - $1,200 - $4,800
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Consulting
Do you have a large greenfield site, development or commercial property that needs a whole lot of “what goes where?” planning? Then let’s get together and plan the heck out of your project.
This is less about fiddly details and more about spatial planning, big-picture thinking and making smart decisions early. We can look at how your site could work, where things should go, how spaces connect, what opportunities exist and what constraints need to be considered.
Consulting is also available when you need another set of experienced eyes - whether you’re at the beginning of a project, weighing up different options, reviewing a concept or simply want to make sure you’re heading in the right direction before committing time and money. Let's get in together to discuss your upcoming project.
Investment is site dependent - let’s chat!
FAQ
01.
CAN YOU HELP CREATE A LOW MAINTENANCE DESIGN?
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.
03.
CAN I GET A LANDSCAPE PLAN DONE REMOTELY/ONLINE?
Yes. 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 a fully functional concept for your space.
05.
DO YOU WORK WITH EXISTING GARDENS OR JUST NEW BUILDS?
Both! 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. But we also create beautiful spaces from scratch for new builds and green field developments. If the area is outside, then we are happy to have a chat about what beautiful space you would like to create.
02.
WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?
We offer landscape design, planting plans, hardscape ideas, green field planning, property concepts and consulting for residential and lifestyle properties, parks, subdivisions and much more.
04.
CAN YOU CREATE A REALISTIC IMAGE OF MY CONCEPT?
Yes. We can create realistic landscape impressions using photos of your existing property. These images are generally created near the beginning of the process as a visual guide to make sure the concept is progressing in a way you are happy with, before committing to plans.
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WHY SHOULD I HIRE A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT?
A great outdoor space doesn't happen by chance. A landscape architect helps you make smart decisions from the start, creating a space that feels balanced, functions beautifully, and suits the way you live. The result is an outdoor space you'll enjoy every day - and one that adds lasting value to your home.
Let's get Together
For inquiries, collaborations, or to schedule a consultation, please feel free to get in touch.
We'd love to discuss how we can bring your landscape dreams to life.
New Plymouth, New Zealand
