WITH ENVY
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
about
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 banner, 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 private gardens to large-scale subdivisions, streetscapes, and parks—blending aesthetics and functionality with a collaborative, down-to-earth approach.
services
Advice
We value the creative process that begins with simply sitting down over a coffee to explore ideas and discuss outdoor possibilities. Early conversations allow us to uncover your vision, priorities, budget, and long-term goals, forming a clear direction before plans take shape.
Whether you need clarity on layout, planting, staging, or how to maximise the potential of your land, we provide practical, grounded advice tailored to your situation. From initial concepts through to refinement and implementation guidance, we help you make confident decisions that bring your outdoor vision to life.
Landscape Design
From intimate residential gardens to expansive lifestyle properties, we design outdoor spaces that feel purposeful, personal, and inspiring. Each garden is crafted to complement the architecture and reflect the way you live — whether that means quiet retreat areas, family-friendly lawns, productive planting, or layered seasonal colour.
We pay close attention to materials, planting palettes, spatial flow, and how each element connects to the wider landscape. By blending structure with softness and function with beauty, we create gardens that mature over time and provide enjoyment year-round. Our goal is to design spaces that feel effortless yet deeply considered.
Masterplanning
We create thoughtful and visually engaging outdoor spaces at every scale — from subdivision layouts and streetscapes to shared community spaces and public parks. Our master planning work considers how people move, gather, and experience a place over time, ensuring each design supports both immediate needs and long-term growth.
We balance aesthetics, functionality, and the natural environment to deliver cohesive, future-focused outcomes. . Every master plan is shaped to respond to its context, enhancing liveability, and create a strong sense of place
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