Transform your property with quality landscape design & construction in Nelson Tasman NZ

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Why choose us?

We design and build outdoor spaces that actually work for you. Based in Nelson and Tasman, we deliver a full-service approach to landscaping. We handle every detail of your outdoor project, backed by owner Nick Thomsen's 20+ years of local experience and dual qualifications as both a builder and landscaper.

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Ruby Bay Renovation featuring native and coastal NZ planting. Custom concrete stepping pavers. Pathway up to the front door including kwilia steps.
Ruby Bay Renovation featuring native and coastal NZ planting. Custom concrete stepping pavers. Pathway up to the front door including kwilia steps.

  • Every project starts with a free on-site consultation to understand how you want to use your outdoor space. We assess your site’s specific conditions, discuss your vision and lifestyle requirements, and provide practical advice to align your ideas with your budget. From this consultation, we can then prepare a tailored landscape plan, provide a detailed quotation, or both, depending on the level of service you require.

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  • We create landscape plans around your property, budget, and how you want to use the space. With our in-house designer, we work directly with homeowners and alongside building companies to ensure the outdoor areas integrate with the overall project.

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  • We're an approved provider for both Nelson and Tasman Councils. If your project requires an amenity planting plan as part of your consent conditions, we prepare the documentation to meet council requirements — layout, species selection, and maintenance schedules included.

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  • Earthworks & Structural

    Softscaping & Lawn Works

  • Nick's background as a qualified builder means he understands the full construction process. He knows how trades work together, what needs to happen in what order, and how landscaping fits into the wider site programme. That makes working with us on a commercial project straightforward. We coordinate directly with project managers, keep the site tidy, and get the work done to a standard that holds up on public-facing and commercial assets.

    Contact Nick on 027 325 6406 or Nick@landscapetransformers.co.nz for residential or commercial tenders.

  • Whether you need a one-off tidy-up, a full garden overhaul, seasonal maintenance, or ongoing care, our maintenance services are flexible and tailored to your property.

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We cover everything from design and planning through to construction and ongoing care — working across new builds, existing properties, and commercial sites in Nelson and Tasman.

Discover our services

We believe your outdoor area should be a seamless extension of the way you live, a space to relax, entertain, and connect.

Every project is designed with purpose, built with quality craftsmanship, and tailored to your environment, ensuring your property matches your vision with both style and durability.

Your property. Your vision. Your lifestyle.

Past Projects

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A wooden deck outside a modern house with black metal frame sliding glass doors, surrounded by plants and mulch, overlooking the ocean under cloudy skies.
A modern multi-story house with large glass windows, surrounded by a landscaped yard and neighboring homes on a hillside.
Modern house with wood and white exterior, large windows, green lawn, and a clear blue sky.
Backyard with a mini golf putting green, flags, a wooden fence, a house with siding and windows on the right, neighboring houses and a hillside in the background, blue sky with some clouds.
Group of five men standing outdoors near construction equipment, wearing black and green shirts with 'Landscape Transformers' logo, with greenery and a blue sky in the background.
A backyard with a small lawn, a patio with seating, potted plants, and a black fence separating neighboring houses. The house has a brick exterior and sliding glass doors.
A man wearing a black and green T-shirt, a cap, and safety ear protection is smiling outdoors beside a leafy tree. He is holding pruning shears.
A modern residential backyard with a neatly maintained lawn, small trees, and bushes, surrounded by a black privacy fence. In the background, there are contemporary houses with clean lines and large windows. A wooden mailbox with the house number 10
A backyard with a view of the ocean, a man working in the garden, a wooden fence, and a clear blue sky with clouds.
Person crouching and working with plants in a garden, wearing a black bucket hat and sleeveless shirt with green accents, with two other people in the background also working among plants.
A landscaped garden with black stone steps and a water feature, surrounded by various plants including grasses and tall palm-like trees, with modern houses in the background and a foggy sky.
A backyard patio with wooden deck furniture, including a round table and wicker chairs. There are potted plants on the table and around the patio, with a garden border containing green shrubs and small flowering plants. A black fence runs along the s
A landscaped backyard with a winding gravel pathway, wooden fence, lush green shrubs, and modern houses against a cloudy sky.
Two men operating construction equipment outdoors on a mound of dirt in a residential area with modern houses and bushes in the background.
Construction workers building a wooden fence in front of a modern house with a metal roof, with green hills and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Two workers installing a wooden deck outside a modern house with large glass windows.

Featured in

BLAC Design and Build
Bright Design & Build featuring a stylized house outline and bold text.
Logo for Distingctive Designs with a stylized 'D' inside a circle.
Nelson Weekly logo with blue text and a white fern graphic, featuring the words 'Locally Owned and Operated'.
Text reading 'South' in bold red font next to a stylized map of the southern United States in black.
The logo for Factor Pulse featuring blue heart with heartbeat line.

Our Process

  • 01

    Book a consultation

    Get in touch via the link above, give us a call, or send us an email - whichever works for you.

  • 02

    We'll have a conversation

    We'll talk through what you're after and, if it makes sense, arrange a time to meet at your property.

  • 03

    Design plan, quote, or both

    From the site visit we'll put together whatever you need; a landscape design plan, a construction quote, or both depending on where you're at with the project.

  • 04

    Confirm and schedule

    Once you're happy with the quote, we lock in a start date and get materials ordered. A deposit is required before work begins to ensure materials are secured and ready, preventing delays.

  • 05

    Construction

    We bring the plan to life with the same care that went into designing it, working through each stage and keeping you informed along the way.

  • 06

    Handover

    When the job's complete, we walk the site with you to make sure you're happy with everything. We'll share advice on caring for your new garden, lawn, deck, whatever we've created together, so you can enjoy it the way it was intended.

  • 07

    Ongoing maintenance

    If you'd like us to keep looking after it, we can. Whether it's regular maintenance or seasonal tidy ups, we'll keep your property in good shape long after the job is done.

Meet the Team

  • A man smiling and holding a large rock at a construction site outdoors, wearing a black and green "Landscape Transformers" shirt and cap.

    Nick Thomsen

    OWNER/OPERATOR

  • A smiling man with short, light brown hair sitting in a golf cart with a black roof, outdoors on a sunny day. He is wearing a black polo shirt with green accents and logos, including one that says 'Landscapes Transforms,' and appears to be in a landscaped area with modern buildings and greenery in the background.

    Vincent

    PROJECT MANAGER/FOREMAN

  • A man crouching behind a small tree with peeling bark, outdoors on a sandy surface with rocks and greenery in the background, wearing a black cap and a black and green shirt.

    Sam

    FOREMAN

  • A man working outdoors with safety gear on, holding a cordless power saw, smiling, at a construction site with construction equipment and workers in the background.

    Phil

    SENIOR LANDSCAPER

  • A young man with curly brown hair smiling while kneeling in a garden, planting or tending to green plants, with a wooden fence and tools in the background.

    Tom

    LANDSCAPE LABOURER

  • Zeike

    LANDSCAPE LABOURER

  • Becs

    OFFICE/ADMIN

  • Emma

    LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

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Testimonials

  • We highly recommend Nick and the Landscape Transformers team. We had a large and complex landscaping challenge, and the end result totally exceeded our expectations. Pricing was good, the quality or the work was excellent, and Nicks communication is about as good as it gets. The whole team were a pleasure to work with. Additionally, Nick did not just do the work, he played a major role in the landscape design, and he added immense value in this process. Use these guys and you will not go wrong.

    Danny & Meghan

  • Nick and the team did a great job transforming my back yard. From initial quote to finish communication was great. The workman’s ship is awesome and I am happy planting up a storm!

    — Sam

  • Thanks to Nick and his amazing team, our backyard has been completely transformed and we couldn’t be happier! They were efficient, professional, and got the job done quickly and perfectly. The quality of work and attention to detail was outstanding. Anyone looking to redo or improve their outdoor space should definitely give Nick a call. They truly went above and beyond, and we’re so grateful for the fantastic job they did. Highly recommend! Thank you again!

    — Lianne

  • Nick and his team from Landscape Transformers were an absolute pleasure to work with. We loved the collaborative design process and were impressed with the execution of the work, which included new fences, garden beds, coordinating with the company doing the driveway, irrigation, sourcing of plants, planting, and mulching. A job very well done, thanks Landscape Transformers.

    — Karin

  • At BLAC Design & Build, we highly recommend Nick and his team at Landscape Transformers. With Nick’s background as a qualified builder and years of landscaping experience, they consistently deliver reliable, high-quality results that perfectly complement our homes.

    BLAC Design & Build

  • As a building company, we regularly refer our clients to Landscape Transformers for their landscaping needs, and the feedback is always excellent. Their team is professional, creative, and delivers high-quality work that complements our high-end builds perfectly. Nick, the owner, is amazing to deal with—nothing is ever a problem, and he goes above and beyond to make sure clients are looked after. We value their reliability, attention to detail, and the way they make the process smooth for our clients. We are proud to associate with Landscape Transformers and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a landscaper they can trust.

    Bruce Design & Build

  • Landscape Transformers Ltd. invoicing was accurate and a pleasure to pay. I felt I got excellent value for money, that I had the result I envisaged, and enjoyed a very pleasant working relationship with a clearly very capable and professional landscaper. Nick is definitely the man I would call upon for any further landscaping work I may require. I would not be slow to endorse and recommend Landscape Transformers Ltd. to anyone contemplating a landscape job irrespective of size or complexity. Nick Thomsen and his team are without doubt a thoroughly reliable, high quality and professional landscaping service.

    Ian & Carolynne