Grounded in South Canterbury, we craft creative and functional spaces that inspire people to live, work, and play outside.
Our landscaping & shade products are tailored to your needs and backed by reputable brands.
Enhance your outdoor living
Transform your outdoor living space with a stylish, durable, and practical deck or paved area designed for everyday enjoyment. Choose from a wide range of quality shade cover options, fully installed using trusted products from reputable brands.
Functional Outdoor Spaces
Well-planned and clearly defined outdoor areas help create functional zones throughout your property. From fencing, screening, and balustrades to retaining walls, we work with you to design and shape truly unique, custom-built spaces.
A reputation that keeps us grounded...
"It has always been a pleasure to work alongside Ben to create beautiful landscapes for satisfied clients. He has a keen eye for detail, is approachable, creative and open to solving any issues that may pop up. I have always found him to be professional, great with communication but also personable and generally great to deal with. I would recommend him if you are looking for a smooth and enjoyable construction process."
Buschl Smith Landscape Architects
"5+ stars for Grounded Landscapes from us! We've had Ben (owner operator) do a range of jobs for us around Hanmer Springs School over the past few years and have always been extremely satisfied with his service, workmanship, and price point. He's fixed and rebuilt fences, deconstructed, repaired and modified our playground, created a long term tree maintenance plan, built outdoor seating spaces and many other helpful jobs around our kura. Trustworthy & competent."
Hanmer Springs School
"Ben has completed several projects for us, and we have been impressed by his quality of workmanship, design flair and can-do attitude. We unreservedly recommend Ben and Grounded Landscapes for a professional job done."
John + Ruth
"Ben did a fantastic job of bringing our project to life. We were kept well informed of progress and were impressed by the meticulous work that was completed. We highly recommend Grounded Landscapes."
Carl + Cath
"Super happy with the work Ben has done for us on a few projects now. Multiple fences, a deck, new lawn and shaping garden beds, a new woodshed, paving, and re-cladding an old shed on the property. The finishing has always been 10/10 and we've found Ben to have an amazing ability to problem solve and think practically but also outside the box. We'll use Grounded Landscapes in the future 100%"
Dan
"Ben had great communication, was professional, friendly and was easy to have working at home. He bought knowlegde, skills and great ideas which we incorporated into our design. He was able to problem solve on the go and work efficiently. He engaged so well (and safely) with our kids which made it much easier to manage having a worksite in the backyard. We would thoroughly recommend Grounded Landscapes for your next project!"
Miri + Andy
"We needed to preserve access to the fenced back yard, maintain winter sunlight, and satisfy four neighbours. Ben came up with a plan that met all of our requirements and advised on contact with the neighbours. His problem-solving skills were exceptional, and workmanship and communication excellent."
Ross & Rosheen
We’d love to hear from you. We take the time to discuss your design ideas and work with you to find practical solutions.
Schools & Education Centres
We work with schools, early learning centres, and other educational institutions to create safe, sun-protected spaces that support outdoor learning and play. Our customised installations include durable Shade Sails, Star Shades, Awnings, and Commercial Umbrellas, all designed to withstand New Zealand’s climate and meet safety standards — delivering lasting protection and value.
Commercial Shade
We provide custom shade solutions for cafés, hospitality venues, and commercial spaces, helping to enhance comfort, usability, and visual appeal in outdoor areas. Whether you’re creating a welcoming dining space, sheltering a service zone, or adding atmosphere to a courtyard, we design with both form and function in mind.
