From the first concept sketch through to the last plant in the ground, Grand Designs Landscaping runs every stage of a project ourselves — design, earthworks, construction and planting — for residential and commercial properties across Hastings and the wider Hawke's Bay region. Below is the full range of what we do.
Every project starts with a plan. We work with you on-site to understand how your section is used — sun, slope, drainage, the way your family actually lives outdoors — then translate that into a garden design suited to Hawke's Bay's coastal and inland conditions. From a simple concept sketch through to a fully costed, buildable plan, our garden design service gives you a clear picture of the finished result before a spade goes in the ground.
Overgrown, damaged or simply in the wrong spot — we remove trees of any size safely and efficiently, using the right climbing, rigging and machinery for the job. Our team handles boundary trees, storm-damaged limbs and full removals with a tidy clean-up and mulched or hauled-away green waste, so your Hawke's Bay property is left safe and presentable, not littered with offcuts.
We run our own commercial woodchippers on-site, turning felled trees, hedge trimmings and green waste into usable mulch on the spot. It's a faster, more cost-effective way to clear vegetation across residential and commercial sites in Hawke's Bay, and the resulting woodchip can go straight back onto your gardens as mulch or be hauled away — your choice.
Before any build or planting can begin, a site needs to be cleared back to a clean, workable canvas. We clear overgrown sections, demolition leftovers, old plantings and general scrub across Hastings and wider Hawke's Bay, leaving a level, accessible site that's ready for the next stage of your project — whether that's construction, landscaping or simply a tidy section.
Getting the shape of the land right is the foundation everything else sits on. We contour and grade sections to correct falls, direct water away from buildings and create usable, level areas for lawns, driveways and gardens — shaping Hawke's Bay properties, from flat coastal sections to sloping rural blocks, so the finished result works with the land, not against it.
A driveway takes a hammering from vehicles and Hawke's Bay weather, so it needs to be built properly from the base up. We form, drain and finish driveways for residential and commercial properties, taking care of the earthworks, sub-base and surfacing so you end up with a driveway that sheds water correctly and holds up for years, not just one that looks good on day one.
A great lawn starts well below the surface. We prepare and level the ground, address drainage and compaction issues, then establish hard-wearing lawns suited to Hawke's Bay's climate — whether that's new turf, hydroseeding or a full renovation of a tired, patchy yard. The result is a lawn that's ready to use and easy to maintain, not just green for the first few weeks.
Poor drainage causes more damage to Hawke's Bay properties than almost anything else — pooling water, soggy lawns, and pressure on foundations and driveways. We trench and install drainage systems that move water where it should go, protecting your lawn, garden beds, hardscaping and buildings from the region's heavy winter rain and clay-heavy soils.
From small residential jobs to larger commercial and civil projects, we run our own diggers, trucks and machinery to handle earthworks at any scale. Cut and fill, site levelling, access tracks and bulk excavation — our experienced operators get the groundwork right the first time, which is what everything else on your Hawke's Bay project depends on.
Good outdoor lighting changes how a property is used after dark — extending evenings outside, highlighting garden features and improving safety around paths, steps and driveways. We design and install exterior lighting that's considered rather than an afterthought, so your Hawke's Bay home or commercial property looks as good at night as it does during the day.
Hawke's Bay summers are dry, and a garden or lawn without reliable water struggles to keep up. We design and install irrigation systems that keep lawns green and garden beds healthy without wasting water or your time on manual watering, sized and set up correctly for your specific section and planting.
Decks, fences and retaining walls all do double duty — they need to be built to last in Hawke's Bay's weather, and they need to sit right in the landscape around them. We design and build timber and composite decking, boundary and privacy fencing, and retaining walls that hold ground safely while looking like they belong, not bolted on.
From driveways and paths to patios and pads, we handle concreting as part of the wider landscape rather than a separate trade — meaning falls, edges and finishes tie in properly with the rest of your property. Our concrete work is formed, poured and finished to hold up to vehicle and foot traffic across Hastings and Hawke's Bay for years to come.
The right plant in the right place makes all the difference to how a garden grows and looks over time. We put together planting plans suited to Hawke's Bay's soils and climate, then handle the installation — from feature trees and hedging to garden beds — so your landscape establishes well and keeps improving as it matures, rather than fighting the conditions from day one.
A landscape is only as good as its upkeep. We offer ongoing garden maintenance — pruning, hedge trimming, garden bed tidy-ups and general upkeep — to keep Hawke's Bay properties looking their best year-round, whether that's a one-off tidy-up before summer or a regular maintenance schedule.
Hawke's Bay's strong equestrian community needs arenas, tracks and yards built to the right specifications. We construct equestrian facilities — from arena base preparation and drainage through to tracks and associated earthworks — built for horses, riders and the demands of regular use, not just a quick fix.
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