ABOUT US
We Love What We Do
Designer Gardens was established in 2003 and is owned and operated by Andrew Collins, a hardworking Kiwi Pom with over 30 years of landscaping experience. Based in Franklin, South Auckland, Andrew has built a reputation for creating high-quality gardens and outdoor living spaces that are both practical and beautiful.
We specialise in residential landscaping throughout Franklin, South Auckland and the surrounding areas, providing expert landscape design and construction services. Whether you're looking for a complete garden makeover or a simple outdoor upgrade, we can help transform your space with quality workmanship and attention to detail.
Our landscaping services include planting, new lawns, decking, paving, retaining walls, timber screens, fences, pool surrounds and garden renovations. Every project is tailored to suit your home, lifestyle and budget, with customer satisfaction at the heart of everything we do.
From the initial consultation through to the finished project, we take pride in delivering outstanding results and going the extra mile to ensure you're delighted with your new outdoor space.
Read more about Andrew below.
Andrew Collins
Favourite part of the job: The feeling of satisfaction upon completing a project, after a journey of mental and physical challenges to bring a vision to life.
Andrew was born in the UK and gained his qualification in Landscape Construction/Horticulture at Merrist Wood College, UK. He then went on to run successful landscaping businesses in England and Australia and won a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show in London.
Andrew and his family moved to New Zealand in 2003 and launched Designer Gardens shortly after.
When Andrew is not working hard in the garden he enjoys getting the blood pumping by participating in adventures with the multisport club. He enjoys keeping fit and also then recovering with yoga.
Polly
Favourite part of the job: Exploring new sites and smells
Polly is a valued member of our team, she is our site dog/supervisor. She’s great with the clients and maintains a calming vibe on site, assisting with challenges where patience can be tested.
Polly responds assertively to tasks and especially enjoys excavation or planting where digging is involved, but only on demand.
Our Process
We are here for you every step of the way! We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and we want to transform your garden so you can enjoy it
Contact and arrange to meet on site
Discuss ideas, establish brief and basic layout
Estimation cost
Confirm finer details e.g. decking material
Check budget and schedule
Approximately 6-8 week lead time
Implementation with multiple weekly check ins
Handover and advice on care
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