Premium Auckland landscape by Planters — gravel garden, mature palms and pool

ABOUT

Creating landscapes
that last.

For over a decade, Planters has been delivering exceptional landscape construction across Auckland — combining thoughtful design, expert craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.

OUR STORY

A practice built
on craft.

Planters began with a simple conviction — that outdoor spaces deserve the same care, intent and craftsmanship as the buildings they sit alongside. What started as a small team with a deep passion for landscape has grown into one of Auckland's premium landscape contractors.

Today we deliver residential gardens, commercial grounds and civil landscape construction across the region. We work closely with architects, designers, developers and homeowners — translating drawings into considered, enduring places.

Our work is quiet by nature. We measure success in how a space ages, how it's used, and whether it still feels right ten years from now.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Three principles that shape everything we build.

01

Craftsmanship

Every project is built with precision, attention to detail and quiet pride in the work.

02

Relationships

We build long-term relationships with clients, consultants and contractors — trust earned project by project.

03

Quality

We choose quality materials and experienced people because landscapes should improve with age.

MEET THE TEAM

The people behind
the practice.

A small, senior team of landscapers, foremen and advisors — chosen for their craft, their judgement, and how they show up on site.

TC
Portrait — coming soon

Troy Cole

Founding Director

Founded Planters with a vision to bring architectural rigour to landscape construction. Oversees every project from first brief to final handover.

DM
Portrait — coming soon

Dave Meyer

Operations Manager

Runs the day-to-day of every site, every crew, every timeline. The reason Planters projects finish on programme and to specification.

LS
Portrait — coming soon

Levi Shelling

Site Foreman

Hands-on leader with a craftsman's eye. Levi sets the standard on site for finish, sequencing and care.

JC
Portrait — coming soon

Jamie Cooper

Site Foreman

Specialises in complex residential and commercial builds — coordinating subcontractors, materials and detail with calm precision.

HS
Portrait — coming soon

Hanu Steenkamp

Site Foreman

Dedicated site leader with deep knowledge of construction and materials. Ensures every detail meets Planters' high standard on the ground.

WHY PLANTERS

Why clients choose Planters.

Over Three Decades

30+ combined years building Auckland's finest landscapes.

Expert Team

In-house designers, builders and horticulturists.

Premium Workmanship

Materials and finishes specified to endure.

Clear Communication

A single point of contact, weekly clarity.

Full Project Management

End-to-end delivery, on time and on budget.

Attention To Detail

Every join, every plant, considered.

OUR PROCESS

From first conversation
to enduring landscape.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    We listen first — to your site, your brief, and the way you'll live or work in the space.

  2. 02

    Design

    Considered design, costed transparently and refined together before any ground is broken.

  3. 03

    Construction

    An experienced site team executes the build with care, sequence and accountability.

  4. 04

    Completion

    A thorough walkthrough and handover — every detail signed off before we leave.

  5. 05

    Ongoing Maintenance

    Optional long-term care to keep the landscape growing the way it was designed.

BY THE NUMBERS

A decade of landscapes,
measured quietly.

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SELECTED WORK

The work, quietly.

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Muriwai Estate residential landscape
Baildon Road hardscape and softscape
Cable tensioning around a protected tree
Henderson Station civil landscape
Aerial landscape view
Excavator on site placing aggregate
Timber deck with glass balustrade and succulent garden
Aerial view of restored wetland planting
Planters truck loaded with plants on site
Aerial view of wetland construction and planting
Precision stone cutting on site with professional equipment
Ongoing maintenance
Truck laying gravel on a new driveway during early-stage landscape construction

Begin a project

Let's create something
exceptional.

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