Root & Rise - Gardens & Design

26/05/2026

POV: you blink and suddenly the pittosporum golf balls are crisp again ✂️⛳️
Honestly, one of the most satisfying jobs in the garden. Sun out, hedges fresh, driveway looking sharp — today was a good day 🌿

19/05/2026

Creating a creeping thyme pathway has to be one of the loveliest ways to bring softness and scent into a garden 🌿

If you’ve ever wondered what to plant between pavers, creeping thyme is one of the best options. It stays beautifully low, handles light foot traffic well, and gently spills over the edges to soften hard concrete lines and make a walkway feel far more natural and established.

For this thyme walkway, I’ve used a mix of thyme varieties to create subtle changes in texture, colour, and flowering throughout the path. Come summer, the entire area will smell incredible every time it’s brushed past or walked on ✨

Low maintenance, practical, drought tolerant, and beautiful — such a simple planting choice that completely changes the feel of a garden 💛

What would you plant between pavers?
Creeping thyme, lawn chamomile, or Leptinella/plants like NZ brass buttons? 🌱

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15/05/2026

Your garden deserves a glow-up this winter 🍂

Before → After. Same garden. Same space. Just a little Root & Rise magic. 🌻

Winter is actually the perfect time to get your garden sorted — while plants are dormant, we can prune, prep, replant and set your outdoor space up to absolutely thrive come spring.
Whether it’s a full seasonal tidy, new planting, or ongoing maintenance — we’ve got you covered across Nelson & the surrounding area.

👉 Fill out our quick enquiry form and we’ll be in touch to chat about what your garden needs.
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14/05/2026

Winter is the perfect time to reset your garden 🌿

If your outdoor spaces are starting to feel overgrown, untidy, or difficult to keep on top of, now is the ideal season to get ahead before spring arrives.

At Root & Rise – Gardens & Design, I offer professional garden maintenance and seasonal tidy-ups throughout the Tasman region — from Wakefield and Mapua through to Atawhai.

Winter is the best time for:
• Pruning and shaping
• Mulching and soil care
• W**d control
• Seasonal planting
• General garden tidy-ups and restoration

With 10 years of hands-on experience, my focus is creating gardens that not only look beautiful now, but stay healthier and easier to maintain long-term.

Winter bookings are now open, with limited availability.

Free consultations available 🌱

Message the page or call/text Chelsea on 021 0277 4721

With more than a decade of professional garden maintenance experience, Root & Rise transforms your gardens from roots to results. We are the Nelson Garden Expert combining knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion to elevate your space by creating healthy, vibrant gardens all througho...

22/04/2026

Winter’s on the horizon—but your garden doesn’t have to go quiet. Plant now, and let next season thank you 🌸❄️ Is your garden ready!?

22/04/2026

Winter’s on the horizon—but your garden doesn’t have to go quiet. Plant now, and let next season thank you 🌸❄️

10/03/2026

Another before & after from this morning 🌻🌸
Working my way through this garden bed to get it ready for a riot of colour this spring.
Good prep now means stronger plants, brighter blooms, and a garden that truly pops.

07/03/2026

That before & after looks just dreamy 🌸🌿

Does your garden need a little R & R too?
(Root & Rise… and a bit more rest & relaxation for you.)

Autumn is the perfect time to get things back under control before winter.

🌿 Free consultations available
📍 Nelson / Tasman

Send me a message to book a visit.

04/03/2026

What a gorgeous way to start the day, adding in some tubers, bulbs and corms to this colorful riot of a garden. 🌸

03/03/2026

🍁Autumn is the season to get ahead.🍁
A tidy now means stronger growth, cleaner lines, and an easier winter.
We’re booking up — secure your spot with Root & Rise.