gardens should capture the
beauty of nature around us,
be timeless in their application
and help us feel rejuvenated
and relaxed

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CARL PICKENS DESIGNS...

distinctly unique gardens and 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 have been featured in numerous articles.

Carl offers a unique set of specialist skills with formal training in Landscape Architecture and a certificate in Organic Growing. Read more in ‘About Carl’.

He has expertise in creative design solutions, native plant compositions, innovative structures, and technical advice on vegetable and fruit growing. Carl works to assist private property owners and a variety of groups with:

  • Landscape Concept Plans
  • Planting Plans and the design of innovative structures
  • Facilitation of the construction process
  • Advice on all aspects of vegetable growing and
    orchard management

how I work

TALKS & WORKSHOPS

Carl regularly offers a variety of talk and workshops on a variety on topics in
support of your home gardening experience. Everything from healthy organic soil, organic pest and disease management, organic growing supertips and much more. See the talks and workshops page
for more details.