Does Landscaping Really Increase Your Property's Value?
A look at which landscaping jobs genuinely lift resale value in Christchurch and Canterbury, from kerb appeal basics to retaining walls and decks.
Christchurch · Selwyn · Canterbury
Landscaping in Christchurch that lasts.
Green Dreams Landscaping designs and builds complete outdoor spaces across Christchurch, Selwyn and Canterbury — landscape design, retaining walls, decking, paving, planting, irrigation and turf. Ten-plus years, fully insured, and every job run personally by Brett.
10+ years
A decade of landscaping and groundwork across Christchurch and Canterbury.
Fully insured
Every job is covered, so there are no surprises on your section.
Site Wise Green
Site Wise Green rated for health, safety and site management.
Free quotes
Brett walks your site, talks it through and quotes it — at no cost.
Who we are
A small Christchurch landscaping team that finishes what it starts.
Brett, owner of Green Dreams Landscaping.
Green Dreams Landscaping is a Christchurch-based landscaper working across the city, Halswell, Prebbleton, Lincoln, Rolleston, West Melton and the wider Selwyn district. We build gardens, outdoor living areas, walls, decks, paving and lawns — the whole outdoor space, not just one piece of it.
We are deliberately small. Brett quotes your job, sets the levels, runs the crew and walks you around the finished garden. With 10+ years behind us, full insurance and a Site Wise Green rating, you get a professional operation without being handed off to a project manager you never meet.
Because we are part of the same family as Pipe Dreams Drainage & Excavation Ltd, drainage, levels and earthworks are designed in from day one. That is why Canterbury gardens we build still look right after several wet winters and dry nor'west summers.
Read our storyWhat we do
Landscaping services across Christchurch & Canterbury
Ten services, one accountable team — from a full landscape build to ongoing garden maintenance.
Landscape Design
We design Christchurch gardens with construction in mind, so the plan you fall in love with is the one you can afford to build.
Learn moreComplete Landscaping
From bare dirt to a finished garden, our complete landscaping service handles design, retaining, paving, planting and lawn as one coordinated build.
Learn moreGarden Renovations
We rework overgrown, outdated or poorly draining Christchurch gardens into spaces that are easier to maintain and nicer to spend time in.
Learn moreRetaining Walls
We build timber, block and rock retaining walls across Christchurch and Canterbury with proper drainage behind them, not just a wall stacked in front of dirt.
Learn moreDecking
We design and build timber decks across Christchurch and Canterbury that connect your home to the garden and stand up to our weather.
Learn morePaving
We lay paving across Christchurch and Canterbury on properly prepared bases, so paths and patios stay flat and stable rather than shifting within a year.
Learn morePlanting
We choose and plant garden beds across Christchurch and Canterbury with plants that actually cope with our dry summers and sharp winter frosts.
Learn moreIrrigation
We design and install irrigation across Christchurch and Canterbury to keep lawns and garden beds healthy through our long, dry summer months.
Learn moreArtificial Turf
We install artificial grass across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri on a properly prepared base, giving you a green, low-maintenance lawn all year round.
Learn moreGarden Maintenance
We provide ongoing garden maintenance across Christchurch and Canterbury, keeping lawns, hedges and garden beds tidy through every season.
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Recent work
Projects finished around Christchurch and Canterbury
A snapshot of recent builds — driveways, retaining, decks and lawns on real Canterbury sections.
New asphalt driveway, Canterbury
Excavation, base prep, drainage falls and asphalt surfacing with tidy garden edges.
Timber sleeper retaining wall, new-build section
Retaining, gravel garden and young planting to tidy up a sloped front yard.
Timber deck and outdoor living area
Deck build with levels set to the house, framed by planting for privacy.
Ready lawn and topsoil, family backyard
Site scrape, imported topsoil, grading and ready lawn for an instant finish.
Why customers choose us
Quality workmanship you can point at years later
10+ years on Canterbury sections
We know how Christchurch clay, silt and Selwyn gravels behave, and we build to suit them rather than fighting them.
Groundwork done properly
Levels, falls, sub-bases and drainage are set before anything decorative goes down, so surfaces stay flat and lawns stay dry.
One person accountable
Brett quotes it, builds it and hands it over. If something is not right, you know exactly who to ring.
Fully insured & Site Wise Green
Insurance and health-and-safety systems are in place before we set foot on your section.
Free, honest quotes
A written quote with the scope spelled out. If we think an idea will not work, we will say so before you pay for it.
Local, not a franchise
A Christchurch business serving Christchurch, Selwyn and Canterbury homeowners — not a national call centre.
Areas we service
Landscaping across Christchurch and Selwyn
We work right across the city and out through the Selwyn district. Pick your area to see how we approach local sections, soils and subdivisions.
How it works
Four steps. One person accountable.
- 01
Site visit
Brett walks the section with you, listens to how you want to use the space, and shapes the first design.
- 02
Design & quote
Layout, materials, levels and drainage come together in a clear written quote with nothing hidden.
- 03
Build
One small crew, one job at a time. Surfaces, walls, planting and detail built on a properly prepared base.
- 04
Handover
A finished garden, a tidy site and a walk-through so you know how to look after it.
Guides
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Questions
Landscaping in Christchurch — your questions answered
- How much does landscaping cost in Christchurch?
- It depends entirely on the size of the section, the materials and how much groundwork is involved. A courtyard refresh sits at one end and a full section build at the other. We quote free and in writing, so you see exactly what is included before anything starts.
- Do you work on new-build sections in Selwyn?
- Constantly. Bare Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton and West Melton sections are a big part of what we do — scrape, levels, drainage, boxing, paths, walls, planting and lawn, taken from builder's mess to finished garden.
- How long does a full landscape build take?
- Most residential builds run between two and six weeks on site, depending on scope, weather and material lead times. We run one main job at a time so your project is not left half-finished while we chase another.
- Can you fix drainage and levels at the same time?
- Yes, and it is one of our strengths. Our sister company Pipe Dreams Drainage & Excavation Ltd handles drainage and excavation, so falls, soakage and sub-bases are designed in from the start rather than patched later.
- Are you insured and health-and-safety compliant?
- Yes. Green Dreams Landscaping is fully insured and Site Wise Green rated, with over ten years of landscaping and groundwork experience across Christchurch and Canterbury.
- Do you charge for a quote?
- No. Brett visits your section, walks it with you and provides a free written quote with no obligation. If the scope changes later, we talk about it before doing the work.
Get in touch
Tell us about your project
A whole new garden, a deck, a retaining wall or a slope you cannot use? Send the details and Brett will arrange a free site visit anywhere in Christchurch, Selwyn or Canterbury.
- Phone
- 022 083 7051
- Service area
- Christchurch, Halswell, Prebbleton, Lincoln, Rolleston, West Melton & Selwyn