There is something special about seeing our high-country hardy stock take root in iconic local landscapes. The team at Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa recently refreshed the grounds around the lodge, selecting a refined mix of our Griselinia littoralis, Hebe odora and P...
Securing the Future of Your Landscape: Why Contract Growing is a Game-Changer for Central Otago Developments
August 17, 2026
Building and developing in the Southern Lakes and wider Central Otago region comes with a unique set of landscape challenges. Between severe winter frosts, scorching dry summers and wind-exposed sites, off-the-shelf plants brought in from softer climates often struggle to es...
Gardening in Central Otago isn't for the faint-hearted. Between baking, dry summers and bone-chilling winter frosts, plants need serious grit to survive, let alone thrive. But if you're looking to create a garden that hums with local birdlife and native pollinators, you don'...
When designing a modern residential streetscape in Central Otago, selecting the right landscaping plants is all about balancing architectural beauty with extreme climate resilience. A prime example of this is the streetscape planting within the premium Wooing Tree residentia...
Photo (L to R): Juncus edgariae, Carex secta, Phormium tenax, Juncus pallidus, Phormium cookianum...
Central Otago’s winter soils can swing wildly: waterlogged after rain, then suddenly dry. Choosing plants that can cope with both ends of the moisture spectrum is one of the simplest ways to keep a garden looking tidy and resilient year‑round.Two hardy natives stand out ...
Plant Focus: Shrubs for Dry Zones
June 22, 2026
Across the Southern Lakes and Central Otago, dry, free-draining soils are the norm, not the exception. Many gardens rely on minimal irrigation, and exposed sites can challenge even the toughest species.To help clients choose with confidence, we’re introducing a new monthly...
Supporting local biodiversity is becoming a major focus for both residential garden designs and commercial developments. With the cooler months upon us, winter is actually the perfect time to start planning your landscape overhauls.If you are looking to design vibrant outdoo...
Where Our Plants Go: BuzzStop Frankton, Queenstown
June 12, 2026
BuzzStop, Frankton, Queenstown: A Small Patch Making a Big Difference
One of the best parts of growing plants locally is seeing where they end up. Landscapes across Queenstown and the wider Southern Lakes region all have their own stories, and we’re starting a new series to share a few of them. First up: BuzzStop in Frankton, Queenstown — ...
Queenstown Nursery Ltd.
Queenstown, New Zealand