Hi, I’m Kelly.
Landscape Designer. Artist. Educator.
I founded By Nature Studio to make professional landscape design more accessible and available to homeowners throughout New Zealand.
My background combines landscape design, fine art, education, and ecological thinking, allowing me to approach every project with both creativity and practical understanding.
I hold a Diploma in Landscape Design and a Master of Fine Art with First Class Honours. Throughout my career, I've been fascinated by how people experience space and how thoughtfully designed environments can influence wellbeing, connection, and everyday life.
In 2025, I was awarded Gold for Best Landscape Design at the Waikato Home & Garden Show for The Living Foundation Garden.
My Design Philosophy.
I believe great landscapes do more than simply look beautiful.
They support biodiversity.
They strengthen our connection with nature.
They create opportunities for gathering, reflection, productivity, and enjoyment.
Whether designing a small urban garden or a large lifestyle property, my goal is always the same:
To create outdoor spaces that feel connected, purposeful, and deeply rooted in their surroundings.
Why Online Design?
Traditional landscape design often relies on multiple site visits, travel costs, and geographic limitations.
By Nature Studio takes a different approach.
Using photographs, measurements, online consultations, aerial imagery, and collaborative design tools, professional landscape design can be delivered accurately and effectively wherever you are in New Zealand.
The result is a more accessible and affordable design service without compromising on quality or creativity.
Let's Create Something Meaningful
If you're ready to create an outdoor space that's thoughtfully designed for your property, your lifestyle, and the way you live, I'd love to hear about your project.
Every landscape begins with a conversation.
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