Visionscapes Story

We're a young company...

...but that means we have fresh ideas

Based in Cambridge, Visionscapes provides professional landscaping ideas, designs, landscape maintenance, and landscape construction to the Waikato region of New Zealand.

Visionscapes aim is to provide a complete landscaping experience for their clients with customer service and satisfaction at the forefront. The highly qualified team has over 20 years experience and is renowned for combining creative design with technical expertise to deliver outstanding landscape design solutions.

Visionscapes, established in 2018, has quickly become one of Cambridge's first choices in all things landscaping - design and construction, residential and commercial. Visionscapes is the sister company of Greenscape Landscape and Garden Supplies, who have been providing landscape supplies to the Waipa region for over 15 years. In doing so, we provide a one stop shop with a wealth of knowledge for all of your landscaping needs. Greenscapes provides an extensive range of high quality affordable products to suit every customer.

Greenscapes Website

Our projects

Our Leadership Team

Luke Eason

Project Manager / Lead Designer

Luke is one of our most experienced landscapers on the team with a good 16 years under his belt. He is third generation Landscaper in his family.
Luke's previous jobs include a stonework project in the Royal Melbourne Botanical Gardens and the St Kilda playground in Cambridge, working with timber and stone are just a couple of strengths this well rounded landscaper possesses. If Luke isn’t working, you’ll find him (still working) renovating his house. Luke is from Hamilton and his favourite hobbies include mountain biking in summer and snow activities in winter.

Luke's secret talent - Photography (ssshhh, go check out his insta page)

What do you love about working for Visionscapes?

"Rendering designs for landscaping has been one of my highlights of late. Watching our customers eyes light up when they see their design is really inspiring."

Dave Lorigan

Owner / Director

From 20 years in the Hospitality industry to now driving Trucks, diggers and creating Landscapes, Dave's like a kid in a Sandpit, but who says an old dog can't learn new tricks!
Dave and wife Amy along with their kids are super super proud of the team of people they have working within their 3 businesses. Visionscapes Landscaping, GTT Mechanical and Greenscape Garden supplies. Whether it be a beverage or two at the end of the week, fishing trips, dinners out and other adventures. Creating a great working environment and a great team has led to awesome growth for the businesses, not only in staff numbers but also personal growth amongst the staff has been a privilege to watch for Dave.
Dave loves getting stuck in with the teams on projects as well as lending a hand to the designs and while he's not so flash on a computer, Dave loves to show off his hand drawn concepts that he does up for clients. Dave enjoys watching the transformation of projects by the amazing hard working teams. A recent highlight was having all 3 businesses involved on a project, the landscape design, steel structures engineered, installation completed and landscape products supplied all inhouse was an awesome moment.

Dave's secret talent - Pretty good Judge of a decent coffee and especially good Judge of a decent Sav

Maggie

CEO / Security Expert

A pup of many talents, Maggie loves travelling to new sites, keeping the team on track and vigorously checking over all new work completed. When she's not keeping the team in order you'll find her doing security checks in the Greenscape's yard or boosting team morale in the GTT workshop. Quite often, she'll sit in on the Visionscapes morning toolbox meetings and ensures everyone knows what's happening for the day.

After a long & productive week at @landscapingHQ Maggie spends her time enjoying the sunshine, loves getting belly rubs and has a little dig in the garden to find old burried treasures.

Secret talent - anything can be a ball!

"Woof woof"

Office Team

Missy

Accounts

Previously working in the mining industry as a heavy machine operator in Aussie, you'll find this multitasker either working on accounts or driving our machinery (what a trooper!). Missy has been working as part of the Greenscapes / Visionscapes / GTT team for over 5 years. She knows all there is to know about pebbles, timber and all things Greenscapes!

Missy's secret talent - Crossfit with a deadlift PR of 170kg

What do you love about working for Greenscapes/Visionscapes?

"The people! The people I work with and the people I meet everyday. I love when my regular customers come in the door and I can have a chat with them and brighten their day. For me, its all about the customers I'll go out of my way to make sure their experience is always a good one when they walk in our yard.
"Customers may forget what you said but they'll never forget how you made them feel."

Mariaan

Business Development Manager

"The Face and voice of Visionscapes"
Mariaan is the friendly communicator that answers all your queries, organises our designers and quoters to meet with clients on site and liaises throughout the landscaping process giving updates and organising schedules. Prioritises Company and Employee growth and development of processes and policies.

We are so lucky to have such a great organiser keeping us all in check and keeping our communication to our clients a priority. You will generally see her and our little Visionscapes car zipping around town.

Mariaan's secret talent - Keen on fitness stuff and loves a good gin... gin-yoga is a thing right?

What do you love about working for Visionscapes?

"Working within a hub of family businesses, the amazing teams and workmates within Greenscapes, Visionscapes and GTT Mechanical, the camaraderie has been a privilege to be part of."

Molly

Junior Designer

Molly - 'aka' - Our future Landscape Architect! Working in retail has provided Molly exposure and valuable day to day experience in photography, marketing for websites and social media. In addition to her passion for photography, and love for learning, Molly is in her second year of study in a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. We can't have a better team mate designing your gardens!

Molly's secret talent - Coached jnr. netball for 2 years

What do you love about landscaping at Visionscapes?

"Being able to work and co-inside with landscapers and seeing the process of them actually putting a design together makes you learn so much more, which helps when designing a space."

Matt

Designer

From a Dairy farm in Te Aroha and growing up outside, Matthew has a passion for anything from Agriculture, Horticulture, construction, design and visual communication. This Waikato based qualified expert has Design experience across the ditch too. Who would have thought that landscaping design would be his passion, when he wanted to be a professional rugby or cricket player growing up?

Matthew's Secret Talent - Waikato BOP Long jump winner!

Why do you love working for Visionscapes?

"My favourite part of working at Visionscapes would be seeing the client's dream come to life, from design to construction."

Boots On The Ground

Zara

Landscaper / Team Leader

Zara is one talented landscaper. Her passion for creating personalised outdoor spaces drives her to be the best she can be. Her expertise in all round landscaping wins the customers approval every day. Being the typical Kiwi gal, she loves going to markets and kicking off her boots at music gigs.

Zara's secret talent - baking... yummy!

What do you love about landscaping at Visionscapes?

"The team makes it feel like its not a job. It's more like family".

Gav

Landscaper / Team Leader

Gav - aka The Expert Builder. He's been building for many years and has a lot of experience. His eye for detail and "know how" ensures happy customers at the end of the day.
Gav loves going home to his family and enjoys relaxing with a margarita at the end of the day.
When not working, he is an avid fisherman and loves watching horse races.

Gav's secret talent - Ex Touch Rugby player

What do you love about landscaping at Visionscapes?

"The building side of things. Every job is different and it challenges me."

Ty

Landscaper / Team Leader

Tyrin - aka "Ty" has been a landscaper for 3 years and finalised his apprenticeship through Visionscapes. Ty loves watching a landscape transform and "working with some top quality people". Originally from small town Moerewa, Ty the family man enjoys the beach, anything outdoors and loves going back home for some fishing and diving. Being a man of many talents, his love for pulling apart or upgrading his car started at the age of 15.
Ty and his family welcomed their youngest of 4 to the world in October 2021.

Ty's secret talent - he loves cooking!

What do you love about landscaping at Visionscapes?

"The guys are my brothers. We're all family".

Jase

Landscaper / Coordinator

Jase started his apprenticeship at Visionscapes after spending 10 years working in hospitality. This Cambridge born and bred guy enjoys seeing a finished landscape after the team have been working on it. Jase doesn't just build garden edging, planter boxes and drive all the machinery, he's really good at rounding up team mates to join him in playing rugby or cricket.

Jase's secret talent - BBQ master

What do you love about landscaping at Visionscapes?

"My favourite part of the role is getting to meet new clients and sharing ideas that benefit them. The finished product and the smile makes it all worth the hard mahi."

Ollie

Landscaping Apprentice / Team Leader

Oliver, or as his friends call him, Ollie! Our newest Team Leader.

He's been working as a landscaper for three years now and is currently completing his apprenticeship with Visionscapes. Olli absolutely adores watching the transformation of a landscape and creating cozy outdoor living spaces, like decks and seating areas made out of timber. It seems that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree since his dad is also a builder.

When he's not busy with work, Olli loves to play hockey and catch some waves on his trusty jetski.

Olli's secret talent - Bit of a Hilux-4wheeler-adventurer.

What do you love about landscaping with Visionscapes?

"Visionscapes Family. I've been made to feel welcome and they encourage continued learning, which is something I'm passionate about."

Marty

Landscaping Apprentice

Marty 'aka' The Joker. No day with Marty around is boring. Marty is always up for a hot chocolate, sometimes with a shot of caffeine. Marty loves the outdoors and loves creating landscapes that make people happy. In his 1st year of being a landscape apprentice, he's super excited to get qualified as a Landscaper. Being a driven person, he has a bunch of goals that he wants to accomplish in the next few years. Watch this space!

Marty's secret talent - Whistling tunes

What do you love about landscaping at Visionscapes?

"The endless possibilities of creativity."