Inspired By Nature,
Built To Last
Crafting unique landscapes, water features, and stonework across Selwyn and Christchurch.
Our Services
Landscape Development in Selwyn & Canterbury
Complete landscape overhauls
Practical, lasting solutions
Sustainable spaces, built to last
Custom Eco-System Ponds & Water Features
Aquatic tranquility
Supports local wildlife
Low maintenance design
Ready to transform
your outdoor space?
Stonewalls & Feature Boulder Work
Dry-stack stone walls
Boulder Features
Garden Boulders supply
Beautiful, Natural Water Features
Bring the soothing sound of water and the beauty of nature into your backyard — without the hassle. At Local Landscapes, we design and build custom ecosystem water features that are natural, sustainable, and low-maintenance.
What Makes Them Different
Works with nature, not against it
No harsh chemicals - just natural biology
Crystal-clear water through natural filtration
Encourages wildlife & biodiversity
Designed to be self-sustaining year-round
Options to Suit Your Space
Pondless Waterfalls – the sound of flowing water without standing water
Custom Ponds – tranquil fish ponds alive with nature
Streams & Cascades – natural movement weaving through your garden
Easy Care, Lasting Beauty
Our features use a proven system developed by Aquascape Inc (USA) with 20+ years of success worldwide. They’re designed to stay clean and balanced, so you can spend more time enjoying your outdoor space and less time maintaining it.
Why Local Landscapes?
As specialists in sustainable landscaping, we create water features that enhance your lifestyle and enrich the local environment. Every design is custom-built to complement your property and bring a natural balance to your garden.
Ready to Turn Your Garden Into a Retreat?
Aylesbury Pondless Waterfall
A forgotten corner, transformed into a peaceful retreat
We turned an overgrown garden into a soothing escape with a custom-built pondless waterfall. Flowing seamlessly over natural stone, it brings the sound of running water - without the upkeep of a pond.
Smart, Low-Maintenance Design
An automatic dosing system keeps the water crystal-clear with almost no effort. The hidden 3,000L reservoir recirculates efficiently, even shutting down safely while you’re away.
Built to Enjoy Day & Night
Integrated lighting extends the atmosphere into the evening, creating a magical ambiance after dark.
Client Feedback
“Matt of Local Landscapes was a pleasure to work with. He took our simple concept and recreated it into a wonderful meandering natural stream, that our grandchildren enjoy clambering over the rocks and up and down the stream and its waterfalls. We are delighted with the tranquility it has brought to the garden.
What Matt and his digger achieved was awesome. We highly recommend his workmanship, integrity and creativity.” - Anne
🎥 Watch the transformation video above to see how we brought this retreat to life.
Total Transformation
From bare ground to sanctuary - this transformation in Dairy Flat showcases how stone, water, and greenery can completely reshape a space.
Dry stack stone wall adds charm + durability
Cascading waterfalls bring tranquility
Pergola retreat to unwind + enjoy the view
Watch the video to see how we brought this landscape to life - and imagine what we could create for you
Beautiful Stormwater
At Local Landscapes, we're on a mission to revolutionize stormwater management. Our goal is to reimagine how stormwater is handled, transforming it into an effective and visually stunning solution. Through our innovative approach, we not only mitigate erosion and sediment runoff but also cultivate an environment where biodiversity flourishes.
Watch the transformation unfold ↓