Planter Boxes

Nelson/Tasman

Smart, Stylish Garden Solutions ​

Custom planter boxes are one of the easiest ways to add structure, colour, and flexibility to any outdoor space — whether you're working with a small courtyard, a tricky sloped section, or simply want raised garden beds that look intentional rather than tacked on. We design and build planter boxes tailored to your property, using durable materials that hold up to Nelson/Tasman's coastal and inland conditions alike.

Backed by Nick Thomsen's dual qualifications as a builder and landscaper, our planter boxes are built to last — solid construction, proper drainage, and thoughtful placement so they work in harmony with the rest of your landscaping. Whether you want a productive vegetable garden, a striking feature planting near your entryway, or a simple way to define your outdoor living space, we'll build something that fits your property and your lifestyle.

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A small backyard garden with a grassy lawn, raised garden beds with various plants, and a black wooden fence surrounding the yard.
A backyard garden with a wooden fence, various green plants and trees, including a fern, a birdbath, and a decked area, with a house and trees in the background.
A backyard deck with outdoor wicker furniture and a closed patio umbrella, bordered by a black wooden fence with decorative designs, overlooking a view of the neighborhood and mountains in the distance.
A garden with young plants and shrubs in raised beds, surrounded by a small fence, with a view of a grassy hill, houses, and streetlights overlooking a body of water under a clear blue sky.
A small garden with young plants growing in various soil beds, surrounded by gravel paths, and a metallic wind sculpture in the background, with dense green bushes and trees behind a white wall.
A garden with rows of potted plants on soil, with some having small white flowers, and a garden sculpture of a metallic bird in flight in the background, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Wooden pergola under construction in a backyard with a fence, trees, and a house, with a brown dog standing in a wooden sandbox.
A garden with a raised wooden bed, green plants, and a dirt hillside in the background. There is also artificial grass and a black planter box visible.
A man is working on a garden with a wooden fence, plants, and a green artificial grass yard on a sunny day with a blue sky and clouds.
View of a covered outdoor patio area with wooden flooring and ceiling, a black metal staircase, a wood privacy fence, and various plants in a garden bed along the fence, with trees visible in the background.
Garden bed with three young olive trees supported by wooden stakes and three lavender bushes with purple flowers, against a dark fence and gravel ground.
A backyard garden with large green palm and other plants in a landscaped area with stone walkways, raised garden beds, and a hillside with plant supports or garden fabric structures. There's a house in the background under a clear sky.
A backyard garden area with a gravel pathway, various green plants, and trees, next to a modern house with black exterior siding and windows with white frames, under a clear blue sky.
A garden with apple trees bearing ripe fruit, a wooden fence, various shrubs, and a gravel pathway under a blue sky with some clouds.
A modern house with gray vertical siding, white-framed windows with shutters, and a small wooden staircase leading to a sliding glass door. There is a gravel pathway along the house, bordered by planter boxes, with lush green trees and plants nearby

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Close-up view of a lush green lawn with mountains, trees, and houses in the background under a clear blue sky.

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Testimonials

  • 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