Naturalistic garden plans designed for New Zealand conditions. Each plan brings together beautiful perennial planting, ecological thinking and practical knowledge of your region, climate and soil to create gardens that are resilient, layered and alive.
Beautifully designed.
Ecologically minded.
Made for New Zealand.
Considered plans,
built for real gardens
Considered plans,
built for real gardens
Naturalistic garden plans designed for New Zealand conditions.
How it works
01 - Find your plan
Tell us about your soil, sun and conditions.
02 - Download your plan
Get the layout, plants, quantities and spacing.
03 - Plant your garden
Source your plants locally and follow the plan.
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The Wind Garden
A naturalistic planting plan for sunny, exposed gardens.
Wind can make choosing plants difficult. The Wind Garden takes the guesswork out of it.
This ready-made 3 × 5 metre planting plan brings together New Zealand native plants, ornamental grasses and flowering perennials for a garden that feels soft, layered and alive.
Designed in a naturalistic, new-perennial style, the plan combines grasses that move with the wind, flowering perennials that bring seasonal colour, and low-growing plants that weave through the garden.
15 m² · 47 plants · 9 plant types · Full sun · Windy, exposed sites
COMING SOON
The Clay Garden
A lush, layered planting plan for heavy, moisture-retentive soils, designed around plants that can thrive in warmer conditions.
Full sun / part sun · Clay soil · Developed for Auckland conditions
The Coastal Garden
A tough but atmospheric planting plan for exposed coastal gardens, using plants selected to cope with wind, salt and sea air.
Full sun · Wind tolerant · Coastal New Zealand
The Shade Garden
A layered, woodland-inspired planting plan for shade and part-shade, built around foliage, texture and seasonal flowers.
Shade / part shade · Across New Zealand
Journal
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Practical advice for choosing and combining native plants for beautiful, resilient gardens.
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What to plant, and when, across New Zealand's seasons.
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Simple ideas for creating layered, balanced and naturalistic gardens.
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Plants and practical solutions for clay, wind, wet soil, shade and other difficult sites.
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Lower-input ways to build healthier soil, support wildlife and reduce water use.
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Download The Complete New Zealand Summer Flower Guide
25 beautiful plants for creating naturalistic summer gardens in New Zealand, with practical advice on choosing, combining and caring for them.