Growing our team with every project

We put as much care into cultivating and growing our team as we do the plants we choose for your garden. Our culture of continuous learning, work ethic and easygoing nature means coming to work isn’t a chore – and this shows in our work and the way we connect with our clients. 

Our team is flexible and responsive, we can run multiple crews on different sites and deliver your landscape efficiently.

Meet the team

Our Ethos

01 Good design is driven by function

02 From a strong team culture grows great work

03 Consistent quality from the first phone call to the last plant

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Hey, I’m Sean

Life doesn’t always go as planned, but I know I am exactly where I want to be.

I’ve always been happiest working outdoors, so after growing up on building sites and working at Farrell's Nurseries, studying landscape design was a natural choice. Fulltime study went on hold while I followed an exciting rugby career with the Blues, Chiefs and Māori All Blacks, but horticulture papers on the side kept feeding my interest.

I knew rugby wasn’t forever, so when I retired earlier than expected due to injury, my passion for landscape design and construction became a business. I’ve taken the skills and values of the rugby field to make Onsite Landscapes something special. Our work is only as good as our team and we give each project everything we’ve got, constantly improving and growing our skills.

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Alex McClew, Lead Designer

An award-winning landscape designer, Alex is known for designing gardens that are both beautiful and practical. As Onsite Landscapes’ Lead Designer, he works closely with Sean to create designs that realise the full potential of each property, from urban backyards and swimming pool surrounds to large lifestyle blocks and new builds.

With an eye for detail and broad expertise encompassing suburban landscape design, native revegetation, resource consent landscape planning and regenerative organic horticulture, Alex brings a creative problem-solving mindset to every project he works on.

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Gary de Beer, Design Consultant

For over 50 years, renowned landscape architect Gary de Beer has designed some of the most beautiful gardens in Auckland. As an exclusive design consultant with Onsite Landscapes, our clients benefit from his extensive experience and vast plant knowledge.

Gary has been integral to the success of Onsite Landscapes. From mentoring Sean throughout his training to teaching the team plant care, handling and planting, his influence shows in the way the Onsite Landscape team works every day.

  • Sean

    Director

  • Stephen

    Foreman/Project Manager

  • Thomas

    Foreman/Project Manager

  • Jack

    Head Landscaper

  • Harry

    Landscaper

  • Kana

    Landscaper/Maintenance

  • Ronan

    Maintenance

  • Alex

    Head Landscape Designer

  • Gary

    Landscape Architect

A home for new beginnings

In May 2024, the cosy hobbit house built by a South Auckland landscaper in his back garden was featured on Seven Sharp and 1 News. 

Lucas de Jong originally visited Sean and Zowie Polwart at home to talk about the hobbit house. This conversation led to a much bigger story of life after a promising rugby career cut short by a life-changing injury and a winding journey to the family Sean and Zowie always wanted. The Onsite Landscapes story is also their story, and the hobbit home playhouse in the garden is a testament to their desire to create a haven for their family and future. 

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Practical landscape design that draws you outdoors

We believe great design is led by function. Homes are for living and the right design makes life easier, more beautiful and adds value to your property.

Our services

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