Native Planting & Landscaping in Hawke’s Bay
From hedge trimming and garden maintenance to large-scale native planting and restoration — we deliver practical, high-quality outdoor solutions tailored to Hawke’s Bay conditions.
Backyard Eco Landscaping & Native Planting, is locally owned and operated by ecological specialist Chris Lucy. With over five years’ hands-on experience restoring Hawke’s Bay ecosystems, we combine scientific knowledge with practical landscaping expertise to create long-lasting results.
35,000
Native Plants Planted in 2025
102
Satisfied
Clients
5*
Ranking on Google
Native Planting & Restoration
From lifestyle blocks to waterways, we design and plant ecosystems that thrive and support local biodiversity.
Landscaping
Transform your outdoor space into a beautiful, functional environment. Combining design, planting, and hardscape solutions.
Garden Maintenance
Our professional maintenance services cover pruning, irrigation checks, weed control, hedge trimming and seasonal care.
Landscaping & Garden Services in Hawke’s Bay
We provide a full range of landscaping and outdoor services across Napier, Hastings, Havelock North and surrounding areas.
Hedge trimming (Napier, Hastings, Havelock North)
Garden maintenance & tidy-ups
Native planting & ecological restoration
Weed spraying (including blackberry & old man’s beard)
Brush cutting & overgrown section clearing
Garden makeovers & soft landscaping
Plant supply, site prep & installation
Need help deciding? We can assess your property and recommend the best approach.
Typical Pricing Guide
We keep pricing transparent so you know what to expect:
Garden maintenance: from $70 per hour
Hedge trimming: from $80 per hour
Weed spraying & brush cutting: from $75 per hour
Native planting: from $7.50 – $13 per plant (supply & install)
Clear pricing. No surprises.
Hedge Trimming
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Gardening
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Large-Scale Cleanups
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Weed Spraying
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Native Planting
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Irrigation
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Planter Box Building
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Garden Edging
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Paving
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Retaining Walls
Hedge Trimming • Gardening • Large-Scale Cleanups • Weed Spraying • Native Planting • Irrigation • Planter Box Building • Garden Edging • Paving • Retaining Walls
Why choose us?
Ecological expertise backed by a degree in ecology
End-to-end project delivery from planning to maintenance
Sustainable, water-wise and biodiversity-focused methods
Reliable communication & tidy, respectful work onsite
Serving Clive, Napier, Hastings & Havelock North
“Very impressed with the work done by Backyard Eco and will certainly use again. Chris listens, has good landscaping and planting ideas and adapts the plan if necessary. Highly recommend how he works with the client for successful outcomes.”
— Impressed Client
Contact Us
Whether it’s residential landscaping or large-scale native planting, let’s bring your vision to life.
Servicing Hawke’s Bay
We work across:
Napier • Hastings • Havelock North • Clive • Taradale • Surrounding Areas
