CARL PICKENS DESIGNS...
and develops enduring and beautiful landscapes with a deep respect for the natural world. His contemporary sustainable gardens have won multiple awards, including Gold at the 2009 Ellerslie International Flower Show, and his work has been featured in numerous articles.
Carl’s specialist skills come from formal training in Landscape Architecture and Organic Horticulture, as well as over 10 years experience working in New Zealand and overseas. Read more in ‘About Carl’.
Design services vary from site master planning, to preparing detailed planting plans and managing the construction phase of the project. Carl works in a hands on capacity on-site where the creative or technical aspect of the job benefits from his ability to construct the things he designs.
Carl assists a variety of groups and individuals with:
- Site Master Planning
- Detailed site design
- Planting design and layout
- Construction management and hands-on supervision
- Advice on all aspects of organic growing and applied
permaculture design
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Carl regularly offers talks and workshops on a variety of topics including: landscape resilience, contemporary sustainable landscapes, organic growing supertips, and much more. See the talks and workshops page for more details.
