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BABYLON GARDENS Landscape Construction and Exterior Design

Full service outdoor design and construction. Pools, outdoor dining and living, gardens, driveways, walls and stonework. Trusted professionals From start to finish

  • Work
  • † what we are working on
  • † Work with us
  • † About
  • † Services
  • † who we are
  • † Articles & Awards
  • † Babylon History
  • † Contact
  • † SEARCH
  • † shop: Babylon Store

OUR CREW

JARED

Founder & Master Craftsman- Jared is the calm, capable force behind Babylon Gardens. With decades of experience and a sharp eye for detail, he’s known for his thoughtful approach, tireless work ethic, and ability to bring out the best in any site—often doing the work of two people with quiet ease.

A master of natural materials and site-sensitive design, Jared enhances the landscape with care and craftsmanship that stands the test of time. He’s also a fierce problem solver—there’s rarely a challenge he can’t crack, and nothing is ever too hard.

Outside the garden, Jared’s endurance is legendary. He’s completed seven ultra-marathons between 100–160 km, finishing in a decent place, and is a skilled spearfisher who dives to extraordinary depths. His connection to nature runs deep, and it shows in every project he touches.

Reliable, humble, and endlessly capable—Jared brings strength, skill, and soul to every garden we create.

LAUREN

DESIGN: Landscape Designer & Studio Coordinator- Lauren is one of the central pillars of the Babylon Gardens studio—keeping everything and everyone beautifully on track. With grace and good humour, she effortlessly manages the many moving parts of our projects, ensuring the team, timelines, and clients are always in sync.

In between coordinating the flow of the studio, Lauren creates elegant planting plans and textured designs that bring richness and depth to our gardens. She’s also our plant-finding magician—tracking down hard to find and perfect specimens in what can sometimes be a blindfolded game of botanical battleships.

Calm, kind, and quietly brilliant, Lauren brings both aesthetic flair and grounded organisation to everything she touches. She’s also raising two gorgeous children while making it all look effortless—a true modern-day wonder woman in the world of gardens.

Pascalle

DESIGN: Pascalle – Landscape Architect

Pascalle grew up on a sheep farm in Whitford with eccentric, art-collecting parents, a black London cab in the paddock, and a childhood spent moving from one renovation project to the next. Design, dust, and creativity were part of daily life.

She went on to spend 20 years in Melbourne, working across five architectural practices—from boutique studios to global firms of 800+—on projects spanning all design sectors and scales. Before joining Babylon Gardens, she ran her own design company for 14 years, specialising in landscapes for schools and private homes.

Pascalle brings big-picture thinking, intuitive design, and a deep love of place to every project. She’s lived in 27 unique homes, once hugged Grace Jones (loves all genres of music), and is always dreaming up wild adventures with her 2 kids.

MELVIN

CONSTRUCTION: Builder of Beauty & Bringer of Joy- Melvin brings heart, humour, and craftsmanship to every Babylon project. Rain or shine, his beautiful singing keeps spirits high on site—and his diverse skill set keeps the work moving with care and precision.

With a background that spans spa installation, plumbing, boat building, and even guinea pig breeding, Melvin approaches landscaping with both versatility and good cheer. He’s our most experienced craftsman in the finer details—mastering stone walls, formed concrete, and our much sought-after crazy paving.

Always up skilling (and often surprising us with his latest hobbies—road biking and skateboarding, to name a few), Melvin is an invaluable part of the Babylon family. A true craftsman, a fun dad and a terrific guy.

Jacki

Jacki – Accounts, Admin & Studio Operations

Jacki is the quiet powerhouse behind Babylon Gardens—our go-to for all things numbers, admin, and team wellbeing. She keeps the business humming, balancing the books, paying the bills, and making sure our people are looked after.

With five grown kids, six horses, and a rural lifestyle, she handles complexity with calm, kindness, and a sharp sense of humour. She keeps everyone in uniform, paid on time, and nudges us to those long-overdue doctor’s appointments.

Jacki works both remotely and in the studio, expertly managing supplier relationships nationwide. More than that, she genuinely cares—checking in, lifting spirits, and keeping the heart of the business beating.

Smart, capable, and endlessly supportive—she’s absolutely irreplaceable

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Bob

Mostly would like to take notes, wishes he could talk human... and barks at the deliveries guys.

SANDII

Founder & Lead Designer- Sandii is the creative force behind Babylon Gardens, blending artistry, intuition, and technical skill to craft gardens that are both beautiful and deeply personal.

Her design approach is grounded in simplicity, natural materials, and a deep respect for the land—drawing inspiration from peaceful places she’s discovered across the world and in Aotearoa’s mountains and bush. She and her team create outdoor spaces that evolve gracefully over time.

Known for her calm presence and eye for detail, Sandii works closely with clients to shape landscapes that reflect their lifestyle and values—whether it’s a compact urban retreat or a large-scale transformation.

Under her and Jareds’ leadership, Babylon Gardens has grown into one of New Zealand’s most respected boutique landscaping companies, valued for thoughtful design, sustainability, and exceptional craftsmanship.

ANNA

DESIGN: Senior Designer- Super creative, vibrant and brimming full of passion, ex fashion designer and all sorts of other useful vocations, interested in virtually everything. Anna has come from 7 years of running her own practice preferring to work collaboratively with like minded souls. When Anna is not designing your beautiful project she’s supporting her 3 sporty kids into the more interesting teenage part of their lives or going down seriously deep rabbit holes researching the latest geeky fascinating thing! Supremely funny very detailed and always working into the night when the ideas are flying you’ll love working with Anna on your dream project.

SIMON

CONSTRUCTION: Simon Stafford-Bush – Team Leader & Senior Craftsman

Simon is a force of nature—equal parts craftsman, coach, and comic relief. With a background as a pro soccer player and a serious eye for design, he brings precision, artistry, and unstoppable energy to every Babylon Gardens project.

He’s the guy who’s always on site before sunrise, coffee in hand, ready to tackle the day, With a great sense of humour and a whole lot of heart, Simon keeps the team humming and the standards high.

Whether he’s shaping materials, solving tricky site challenges, or adding finesse to a finished detail, Simon’s work is all about quality and care. Fit, fast, and full of ideas, he’s as comfortable leading a large-scale build as he is making everyone laugh at smoko.

Clients love him. We love him. And your garden will too..

Enzo

CONSTRUCTION: Hailing from Argentina, Enzo brings a strong work ethic, a calm presence, and a deep love for the outdoors. Originally from Argentina, he's a passionate soccer fan who plays every week and never misses a game when his team is on. He’s also a keen runner, surfer, and gardener, anything that gets him outside and connected to nature.

With two small children, Enzo loves spending time with his family at the beach or in the garden. Taking care of plants has become one of his biggest passions, it helps him unwind, stay present, and keep a healthy balance between body and mind. Landscaping, for him, is a natural extension of that connection to nature. Enzo does a mean Argentinean BBQ too, just saying! He’s curious, grounded, kind and always learning — and we're lucky to have him as part of the crew.

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