Working with pride and passion: Luke Gardner

Even a keen easterly wind can’t detract from Luke Gardner’s pleasure in his al fresco “office”. Upon a ridge overlooking the glorious lakes at Clearwater, Luke is found laying pavers for a large-scale remodelling of a property’s garden.

“It’s a complete makeover involving everything from paving and hedging to decking and a BBQ area, right through to the final planting,” says Luke. “The main design is in the style of a Japanese formal garden with specimen trees such as maples, to make an impressive statement, as well as a water feature and large pots filled with textured plants. Special lighting will be installed to highlight and enhance the garden.”

Luke adds that remodelling landscaping is his particular passion. “I really enjoy modernising an area – working with an existing space and some existing materials to create something so much better. It’s all about being flexible while personalising ideas that are unique to each client’s lifestyle and to the environment.”

Luke certainly has to be adaptable and versatile with this project as he’s also been asked to build a service area with a vegetable garden, a spa pool area, and a space for grandchildren to play tucked away behind a block wall.

“It’s a big job, but anything a client can dream up we can build.”

Call 021 257 1846 for more information.