Landscape Design Christchurch – Meet the DWG Team

At DWG (Design Works Group), we’re passionate about designing and building outdoor spaces that reflect how our clients live, entertain, and relax. Based in Christchurch, we specialise in outdoor kitchens, custom decks, pergolas, and complete landscape construction projects — from planting schemes to structural features.

ABOUT THE TEAM – Led by designer Jamie Ward, our team of landscape architects, designers, and contractors brings hands-on experience to high-end residential projects throughout Christchurch, Selwyn, and the wider Canterbury region.

Custom outdoor kitchen built by DWG, landscape architect Christchurch

We love creating spaces that bring people together. Our services include:

  • Supply and install of custom outdoor kitchens

  • Decking and pergolas for outdoor entertaining

  • Planting design plans

  • Full-site landscape design and construction

  • Collaboration with homeowners, architects, builders and developers

DWG provides expert landscape design Christchurch homeowners and developers can rely on — from planting plans to detailed construction documentation

OUR UNIQUE PROCESS

Although we tend to price projects on a case by case basis, this is a guide to the services and project packages we offer to our clients.

Jamie Ward – DWG Landscape Architect Christchurch, outdoor kitchen and landscape specialist

Consultation

Every landscape design begins with an on-site consultation. In this one-hour meeting, we work with you to establish the initial brief — understanding your aesthetic goals, functional requirements, and budget.

After the consultation, we’ll send you a tailored Design Proposal, outlining the recommended scope and a fee for developing a custom landscape design package that suits your needs and your site.

Our Landscape Design Process

We offer a flexible, four-stage design process — clients can choose to complete all stages or select only the ones they need.

1. Concept Plan 

We begin with an overall layout of your outdoor space, including a clear garden plan, inspirational images of key features (e.g. pergolas, outdoor kitchens), suggested hardscape materials
From $520 + GST

2. Planting Plan

A detailed planting plan is created, tailored to your site and aesthetic preferences. It includes a full plant schedule with botanical names, quantities, and spacing.

From $300 + GST

3. Construction Documentation

We prepare technical drawings for built features such as pergolas, pools, paving, lighting, and outdoor kitchens — along with a detailed scope of works ready for contractor pricing.

4. Construction Quotation

Once the design is complete, we seek quotes from three trusted landscape contractors suited to your project. We’ll review the quotes and provide a clear recommendation based on value, experience, and timeline.

DWG Landscapes team constructing a large veggie garden in Lincoln, Christchurch, preparing raised beds, installing irrigation, and setting up the landscape for planting.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project management, contract management, on site supevision and quality control of landscape projects is also available to clients. Ensuring projects are finished ontime and on budget.

OUR COMMITMENT

We are committed to upholding our most cherished values in every project and task we take on.

At DWG Landscape Architecture we strive to create unique and interesting designs for our clients which represent there personality