Trusted Queenstown GardenerGarden services for discerning homeowners
Creating sophisticated outdoor spaces that elevate properties throughout Queenstown.
Conner’s enthusiasm is infectious. He’s been great to work with — and as someone who’s not a gardener, I really appreciated how much he knows.
Liz McLean
Closeburn, Queenstown
Our Signature Services
From a single hour of expert advice to full landscape design, installation, and ongoing care — guided by nature, grounded in sustainable practice, delivered with reliability.
Garden Design
Tailored, site-specific designs that work with Queenstown’s terrain, climate, and how you actually want to use your garden.
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Garden Installation
Expert craftsmanship and locally sourced materials — installed on time and on budget.
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Garden Maintenance
Year-round programs that keep your landscape thriving through every Queenstown season.
Discover MoreOur mission is to add value to people’s homes by creating living legacy assets to be enjoyed.
Rated 5.0 across every Google review — design, install and maintenance clients across the Queenstown Lakes.
Why Queenstown Homeowners Trust Homegrown Tāhuna
The same four things come up in nearly every review: he knows his plants, he turns up, he keeps you in the loop, and he sticks with the garden long after the install.
He knows his plants — and what actually grows here
Conner is a qualified landscape horticulturist. Every plan is built around Queenstown's soil, climate and aspect — not catalogue gardens dropped onto alpine sites.
“Great understanding of horticulture, and knowledgeable about what suits the environment we live in.”
What we say, on time and on budget
Reliability is the headline of almost every review we receive. We turn up when we say we will, finish what we start, and don't surprise you at the invoice.
“On time, to budget. Nothing was a problem.”
Detailed updates with every visit
Photos of the work done, clear cost breakdowns, and a heads-up on what's coming next season. You're never wondering what's happening in your garden.
“Every visit I'm updated with photos of work done and very detailed invoices so I can plan my budget.”
From concept through to long-term care
Design, install, maintain — under one team. Our clients stay with us for years because the garden keeps improving long after the install is done.
“From ideation, planning and transformation the team has been amazing to work with.”
"The team at Homegrown Tahuna are exceptional. Great communication, do what they say they are going to do, really experienced and have expert advice. I'm not a gardener and can rely on them every time to do the right thing by the garden, the season, and to fit my budgets. Highly recommend!"
Melissa Jenner
Queenstown
"Willing and able is how I found Connor and his team. Completely professional, friendly and happy to advise on many aspects which may or may not work for your property. You can see the experience of the team and know if they are looking after your property you are in the best landscaping hands in the Wakatipu."
Debra Clarke
Queenstown
"From the time we first met Conner of Tahuna Landscapes we have been super impressed with his attention to detail. Initially he tidied our garden for our wedding and it looked stunning. Now we leave it to Conner to decide what needs to be done and the results are always outstanding."
Graham White
Queenstown
English cottage, naturalistic perennials, and New Zealand natives.
We design with three closely related styles — and we’re one of the few teams in the Queenstown Lakes who can blend all three in the same garden.
English Cottage
Soft, romantic plantings — perennials, climbing roses, and a relaxed sense of abundance.
Perennial Gardens
Naturalistic, layered planting in the New Perennial style — movement, seasonal succession, and texture over time.
New Zealand Natives
Hardy, climate-suited natives that bring a distinctly local texture and support our birdlife.
One style on its own, or all three woven together — every garden shaped to suit the site, the climate, and how you actually want to live.
Explore our garden design approachFrequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions Queenstown homeowners ask us most — about natives, pricing, aftercare and where we work.
Still have questions? Contact our team
Homegrown Tāhuna is a full-service Queenstown landscape design and installation studio. We work across:
- Garden consultations — a 1-hour on-site visit with written notes
- Bespoke planting plans — climate-matched plant selections with scaled layouts
- Garden & landscape design — concept through to detailed plans
- Installation — hardscaping, paving, retaining walls, decks, irrigation, lighting and planting
- Year-round garden maintenance & seasonal care
Every project starts with a conversation about what you want from your garden, the site, and your budget. Get in touch and we'll point you to the right next step.