Vivid & Vibrant Water Garden - Mission Bay

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Designed by Trish Bartleet
Landscape construction, planting implementation by Second Nature

Second Nature has been installing gardens designed by Trish Bartleet for close to 25 years. Trish is an outstanding designer. She uses a rich visual language; her designs are innovative, delightfully playful and always successful. The many gardens Second Nature has created with Trish are an enduring, timeless testimony to both great design and quality installation. 

Innovative design elements are essentially prototypes. These require a combination of the designer’s conceptual vision and the craftsperson’s ability to successfully translate the design into a functional and durable reality. 

This courtyard redevelopment transformed a chaotic, unusable rear courtyard in to a private and sheltered oasis. Prior to the work the neighboring homes had view lines directly into the clients living space. The installation of a bespoke retractable awning, the red glass water feature and the planting now create a sense of total privacy, shelter and enclosure. Living spaces in the house now connect seamlessly with the garden. Effectively another usable and inviting room has been added to the home.

The Second Nature team faithfully translated Trish’s vision, working closely with her to achieve a high standard of finish and attention to detail. Access was very limited, and all materials had to be brought into the site via temporary scaffolding steps. Our build team delivered beautiful concrete formwork walls, a complex water feature, decking, decorative screens and elements, outdoor lighting, irrigation and planting. 

We delight in the challenges involved in making real the vision of inspired designers.
It is a privilege to work alongside these hugely creative talents, translating concepts into enduring and beautiful realities. 

All of this made possible by generous, adventurous and willing clients. 

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Second Nature is an award-winning, well-respected landscaping company based in Auckland, established in 1996. 

We understand the importance of turning your dream garden into reality, and that's why we're dedicated to creating beautiful outdoor living spaces. By working closely with you, our goal is to produce great design and help maximise both the beauty of, and add value to, your lifestyle and property. 

Our team of experienced professionals offers a range of services such as garden design, landscaping, project management, planting, landscape construction and garden maintenance, all of which are managed with a collaborative approach to ensure each project is enjoyable for all the participants. Our goal is to take every opportunity to enhance the final result for our customers. 

We have been awarded the 2023 Registered Master Landscapers Landscapes of Distinction Supreme Award along with several Gold Awards over the years, from the Registered Master Landscapers for Residential Project Construction: Over $100,000.

We are members of Registered Master Landscapers and are also proud supporters of The Native Forest Restoration Trust and the Rivercare Group - Te Wai o Pareira.