Erin Farrow Landscapes
Garden Design in Auckland Central

"I had installed a garden about a year ago but in reflection it lacked a conceptual plan. I contacted Erin to work with me to revamp both the front and back gardens, with a concept that would tie in both gardens. We decided on a tropical and layered concept and Erin worked with me to save all the plants I had while adding new ones to accomplish our goals.
Erin was prompt and creative in giving me all I needed- a design plan and a mood board to consider options for pots and plants.
In summary, Erin guided me to create a concept for our gardens with ease. On the day of installation Erin and her crew were easy to work with, efficient with the installation, organized, lots of good vibes, and great at problem solving. They were considerate of our space and tidied everything upon completion. We had good communication throughout the process of planning and installation."

8th May  •  Rating by: Anita  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Apr, 2025

"I've been building Erins plans for the past 10 years. Erin always keeps up with the current trends while adding her own personal twist.
She is punctual, hard working and easy going.
I would highly recommend."

30th Apr  •  Rating by: Darryl  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Apr, 2025

"I engaged Erin to update my garden and am thrilled with the result."

16th Apr  •  Rating by: Janey  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Apr, 2025

"The incredible work of Erin / EF Landscapes has transformed our bland garden into a stunning oasis! Erin guided us through the process from the initial consultation to the final touches. She listened to our needs and helped shape a vision, bringing it to life in ways we couldn't have imagined. Her creativity and expertise resulted in a landscape that not only enhances the beauty of our property but also perfectly complements our lifestyle. The communication throughout the project was exceptional. Erin kept in contact with us at every stage, addressing any concerns promptly and offering valuable insights along the way. Her passion for her craft was evident in every aspect of her work. Erin also connected us to an amazing landscaper and then worked with him to bring the design to life. We couldn't be happier with the results, and we wholeheartedly recommend EF Landscapes (and her contractors) to anyone looking to transform their outdoor space."

29th Apr, 2024  •  Rating by: David  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Apr, 2024

"Erin came to me highly recommended and i congratulate her on achieving a tremendous outcome. My garden was very tired and in need of a complete revamp. Erin listened very carefully to my ideas for a cottage garden and developed alternative options from which we chose one. She produced a great concept design and selected a lovely variety of plants. She also employed an excellent contractor to carry out the hard landscaping as we completely dug out the existing lawn and garden. One year on and the garden is a compmete joy."

23rd Oct, 2023  •  Rating by: Kathy  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Jun, 2022

"Erin completed a site visit , discussed with me what I wanted to achieve with the garden. How i wanted the finisihed garden to look and what the budget was. She sent a detailed quote. She arrived when she stated that she would, and completed the work to a high standard. When discussing the repalnting of the gardens she again listened to what my favourite plants and garden smells where and sent through photos of the suggested plantings. My garden is now looking fantastic and all completed within a budget."

15th Sep, 2023  •  Rating by: Lynnette  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Sep, 2023

"Errin completed a plan for our residential back yard and garden area. Errin and her team completed the job to a very high standard. We were very satisfied with the level of consultation and communication throughout the project. Would highly recommend using EFL."

11th Sep, 2023  •  Rating by: Baden  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Sep, 2023

"We engaged Erin to help us with some problematic areas in our garden and to create a more cohesive overall design. We thoroughly enjoyed the process - Erin really listened to our ideas and was on the same page, creating an exciting and forward thinking design for our garden. An unexpected change of job and city meant we were unable to execute the 'grand design', however Erin helped us immensely by pivoting and preparing a simple and effective plan to spruce up our garden for sale. Communication was great throughout. We heartily recommend EF Landscapes."

13th Apr, 2023  •  Rating by: Gillian  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Apr, 2023

"Erin was simply the best, and from the first phone call to the final planting, nothing was a hassle. The brief we gave Erin was a bit vague, but she turned our "vague" into something amazing. Erin completely changed our garden, converted a driveway into a grass area (which can still be used as a driveway if necessary), added a large corten steel planter which is brimming with herbs, flowers and vegetables, we have gorgeous native plants and wonderful climbers. We just love watching our garden grow and it is above and beyond our expectations. We recommend Erin Farrow Landscapes completely."

12th Jan, 2023  •  Rating by: Rachel  •  Contact: Erin Farrow Landscapes  •  Job date: Dec, 2022

"We hired Erin to design a landscape plan for our tricky sloping site, and are really happy with the result. Great communication throughout the process. We felt that Erin and Julie listened and understood what we were trying to achieve, and helped us form it up into a practical plan which we can't wait to implement. They are also reasonably priced. Would highly recommend EF Landscapes."

5th May, 2022  •  Rating by: Max  •  Contact: Errin Farrow  •  Job date: Apr, 2022

"Erin created the most stunning garden plan that truly surpassed our expectations. The details were very thorough, right down to the number of plants we would need and their locations.

We are planning to even frame the beautiful sketches she provided to illustrate her plan.

Thank you Erin."

1st Mar, 2022  •  Rating by: Maia  •  Contact: ERIN FARROW  •  Job date: Mar, 2022

"I found Erin through her No Cowboys ratings and I’m so pleased we did. Erin and her colleague Julie did a fantastic job for us redesigning our front and back outside areas. It is a difficult space on a sloped section, that we have struggled with for years, due to the slopes, scraggy existing planting, extreme sun at the front and lack of sun in winter at the back of the house. We knew it had potential but couldn’t visualize what it could look like and felt overwhelmed by it. Erin and Julie listened to what we wanted to achieve (a family friendly space, for our two young boys to safely roam in and for us all to enjoy, privacy, and to improve the street appeal of our home), and came up with a beautiful design we were thrilled with! They were professional to work with, timely, understood our style and pragmatic with suggestions to create what we wanted in a cost effective way. They also made the process straight forward and exciting, rather than daunting. We can’t wait to see their plan being brought to life and start to enjoy outdoor living!"

16th Nov, 2021  •  Rating by: Vicki  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Oct, 2021

"I engaged Erin to design landscaping for our bare, odd shaped garden. I knew that I wanted a native theme with orange accents somewhere. Erin and Julie made sure they understood my vision and presented me with a very detailed, wonderful design. They assisted me with sourcing a contractor to transform my garden and worked with him to ensure that the plants were placed correctly. I am very happy with my finished garden. I enjoy looking at it and spending time in it and would highly recommend Erin Farrow Landscaping."

14th Oct, 2021  •  Rating by: Philippa  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Jul, 2021

"I contacted Erin based on the recommendations here on No Cowboys and am very glad I did. Erin and her colleague Julie were great to work with. They turned up on the date arranged and were very thorough in their work. I'm very pleased with the delivered design. Erin listened to our requirements and produced the design to brief. As a garden novice, it wasn't easy for me to explain precisely what I wanted, so it was wonderful to work with a designer who could fill in the blanks in my knowledge with practical design suggestions. Erin has also been very helpful in suggesting contractors to help with the built aspects of the design plan."

3rd Oct, 2021  •  Rating by: Gareth  •  Contact: Erin  •  Job date: Jun, 2021

"Erin was recommended to us when we were wanting someone to develop a landscape plan for our property, We are extremely pleased with what Erin has developed, creating privacy and incorporating and enhancing our own ideas. Great and timely communication and very easy to work with. Thank you."

7th Sep, 2021  •  Rating by: Richelle  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Sep, 2021

"We commissioned Erin to design a whole transformation of our rear patio and lawn area. She and her team were so easy to deal with, listened to what we wanted, offered superb suggestions, and quickly produced draft designs for us to review. The final result is far beyond our expectations. The calm, beautiful courtyard we now enjoy is populated with superb planting, honed pavers, pots, and a balance and aesthetic that is a joy to experience. Erin is responsive, easy to deal with, and exceptional value for money. Call Erin,- it will be the best investment in your outdoor life."

12th Mar, 2021  •  Rating by: David  •  Contact: Erin and Leanne  •  Job date: Mar, 2021

"Erin is incredible. She designed an amazing pool and garden area for us that we are extremely happy with. She also designed a Potager Garden which has transformed our citrus and vegetable garden area. Erin was able to listen to our ideas and come up with a plan that matched exactly with what we wanted. Nothing was ever too much trouble. She is very good at problem solving and is a clear communicator. Erin also helped us manage the building and landscaping process helping to coordinate contractors and ensure the finished product was what was envisaged. We couldn't recommend her more and will definitely use her again in the future. Erin, thank you so much for your valuable input."

12th Oct, 2020  •  Rating by: Rebecca  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Aug, 2020

"I could not be happier with the job Erin has done on my garden. She got my brief straight away, we barely needed to make a tweak despite it being an unusual site and a complicated brief. She was super easy to deal with, organised the other tradespeople and was just awesome to work with."

28th May, 2020  •  Rating by: Kirsten  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: May, 2020

"Erin completed a landscaping plan and planting for me in February/March this year. She was very open to tweaking her first draft plan. The end result is exceptional and all the areas created work really well. Erin was very thorough when consulting about plants and providing photos of trees and shrubs for a novice. She also listened when I wanted to substitute plants and provided great alternatives. I would 100% recommend her services and am very thrilled with the end result. Can wait to see what next year's growth will look like."

28th May, 2020  •  Rating by: Tanith  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Mar, 2020

"We just loved working with Erin. She worked on our landscaping project in our previous home in 2017/2018 and is currently doing more work for us in our new house. She has an incredible ability to bring a vision to life. She presented a very detailed plan for us and incorporated our thoughts into it. Highly recommend her, she's passionate, super reliable, efficient with her time and very communicative. Thank you so much Erin!"

2nd Aug, 2019  •  Rating by: vicky  •  Contact: vicky  •  Job date: Jan, 2018

"Erin was a great subcontractor to work with. In my side of business I deal with a lot of subcontractors and it is very hard to find quality ones that will return your call and get work done for a reasonable price and to a high standard . Erin met all of these requirements :) very happy and would recommend . Will definitely be using her again."

30th Jul, 2019  •  Rating by: Josh  •  Contact: Erin farrow  •  Job date: Jul, 2019

"Erin is easy to contact and talk with. She is very punctual, thorough and nothing is too much trouble. As well as helping us to maintain our garden, Erin created the landscape and planting plan which has proved very successful. Not only is her hourly rate very reasonable, Erin works efficiently and quickly even through the rain! We thoroughly recommend her."

22nd Jun, 2019  •  Rating by: Mary  •  Contact: Mary O’Brien  •  Job date: Jun, 2019

"I've used Erin a couple of times to provide advice on planting and the design of my garden. She's extremely responsive, has a great eye, is very knowledgeable, she's pragmatic and works to understand your style and vision whilst bringing her own expertise and skills. Highly recommended!"

4th Sep, 2018  •  Rating by: Pip  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Sep, 2018

"erin was fantastic to work with . The end result was even better than we imagined. The work was done on time and on budget We would thoroughly recommend Erins work"

31st Aug, 2018  •  Rating by: Deb meech  •  Contact: Erin farrow  •  Job date: Aug, 2018

"I have worked with Erin for the past year or so. Her plans are detailed and easy to follow but most importantly, they work.
Erin is great to work with and I would highly recommend."

23rd Feb, 2018  •  Rating by: Darryl  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Feb, 2018

"Five years ago we removed all of the rubbish plantings on the slope up to the rear boundary and replaced them with all NZ Native plants. The plan is to create a better environment for insects and birds.
Late last year Erin's team came in to weed out the self-sown grasses, Wandering Jew and other vines that had crept across and under the mulch. They did a great job and I was very happy.
Erin also planted some NZ flaxes and ferns to fill in around the natives.
This area is now a real pleasure, with more butterflies and Tuis visiting and other birds that dig around in the mulch for food.
The Erin Farrow Landscaping team are friendly, happy and tidy workers. II am always amazed at how quickly they work.
We are happy to rate them highly and recommend them"

23rd Feb, 2018  •  Rating by: Peter  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Nov, 2017

"Erin initially helped us decide what plants would work well in our garden environment, she provided great options in line with our price point. Erin and her team then planted our garden and it looked fabulous, they continue to undertake maintenance for us regularly and we are always delighted with the result. Erin is very customer service focussed, she listens to what her clients want and delivers. Erin & team are very reliable, they always undertake the work when they say they will, to a very high standard and at an affordable price, I have recommended others to Erin and will continue to recommend her services."

20th Feb, 2018  •  Rating by: Christina  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Dec, 2017

"Amazing service. Super fast communication. Couldn�t recommend EF Landscapes highly enough. Fantastic!"

5th Feb, 2018  •  Rating by: Rebecca Lawrence  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Feb, 2018

"Great job. Went over and above to deliver."

3rd Aug, 2016  •  Rating by: Anton  •  Contact: Erin  •  Job date: Aug, 2016

"Our tired garden has been creatively and efficiently revamped thanks to Erin Farrow. Her prompt, professional and quality service came within budget and on time. I would highly recommend Erin Farrow Landscapes."

19th Jun, 2016  •  Rating by: Janet  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Jun, 2016

"Erin was fantastic to deal with. She provided efficient, reliable and professional service. We are really happy with the designs she developed for us, we feel she really understood our brief and captured what we are trying to achieve. We would highly recommend her."

22nd Apr, 2016  •  Rating by: Rachel  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Apr, 2016

"An absolute pleasure to deal with. Responded promptly to my request, took the time to understand what we liked and didn't like and incorporated our wants into the plan. Erin is clearly a very experience landscaper and gardener which came though in her knowledge and advice. Would recommend her for those don't want the run of the mill garden but one that is original, creative and reflects your own personality."

12th Jan, 2016  •  Rating by: Brenda Peach  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Nov, 2015

"Erin was fabulous. She transformed our nothing courtyard into a magical space that we are using all the time for the first time in10 years. She was on time in budget and fixed the little niggles afterwards without fuss or bother. I'd recommend her to anyone."

7th Oct, 2015  •  Rating by: Jo  •  Contact: Erin  •  Job date: Jul, 2015

"Great service and ideas , would use a again and recommend to anyone."

4th Dec, 2014  •  Rating by: Haydn  •  Contact: Erin  •  Job date: Dec, 2014

"What an absolute pleasure to do business with a professional like Erin and her team! She was knowledgeable and went out of her way to ensure I was completely happy with the end result. Erin takes pride in her work, is efficient, a great communicator and offers a good value for money service - what more could you ask for. I would 100% recommend Erin Farrow Green Urban Landscapes to others."

25th Sep, 2014  •  Rating by: Arlene  •  Contact: Arlene Hall  •  Job date: Sep, 2014

"We choose Erin to reform our garden and the paving to our house after the our deck was built. Erin was quick to understand what we wanted to achieve, providing us with alternative plans for what we envisioned. Erin gave us a colourful low maintenance garden with easy and tasteful access from our driveway across the front lawn to the deck. I look forward to working with Erin again when we tackle future landscaping projects. Erin was efficient in her use of time."

21st Jul, 2014  •  Rating by: Janine Hockey  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Jul, 2014

"I used Erin after my garden was butchered by a 'property management' company (Allen Realty). She has done a great job in restoring and revamping the trashed garden (mostly while I was overseas) and has been a pleasure to deal with. Knowledgeable and reliable. You'd be in safe hands to use her."

29th Jun, 2014  •  Rating by: Leonie  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: May, 2014

"Arranged to have some extensive work done by Erin at our house in Orakei and it all went without a hitch. This was especially pleasing as all arrangements had to be made by email with a lot of trust involved as we were overseas at the time.
Job done well, completed promptly, cleanup superb and photos on completion sent through with some nice recommendations for the future. Thoroughly recommend this company for excellent service."

12th Jun, 2014  •  Rating by: Bill  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Jun, 2014

"Erin prepared/presented plans for the makeover of the rear of my property - the result was a a comprehensive plan and budget costing, which not only looked fantastic, but was also in keeping with the rest of the site. I look forward to working with Erin as the project continues, and would recommend her services. Many thanks."

27th Apr, 2014  •  Rating by: Graham  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Apr, 2014

"We asked Erin to provide a quote for a school community facility, Erin gave us a competitive quote and once we had engaged her to do the work she exceed our expectations. She clearly understood what we were trying to do and gave us options that worked for us. Great quote, quality work, and great follow up after the job. We will use her again"

21st Mar, 2014  •  Rating by: Lee  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Mar, 2014

"We first employed Erin in late September to tidy our garden and provide a few ideas to improve our garden spaces.

Erin had great ideas on what plants would work well in the different parts of the garden and took into consideration our needs and wants.

We now have a newly established garden which is looking much healthier and tidy. Thanks Erin for making the difference. I would happily recommend Erin for any gardening job - large or small."

27th Jan, 2014  •  Rating by: Shannon  •  Contact: Erin  •  Job date: Dec, 2013

"Great job, very good plan with detailed instructions, just left for me to do the work now !"

16th Jan, 2014  •  Rating by: Matthew  •  Contact: Erin  •  Job date: Dec, 2013

"Erin is an amazing designer. She works with you to establish your likes and dislikes and advises accordingly. Erin made our garden look amazing. We have had lots of wonderful comments on how good the garden looks."

15th Jan, 2014  •  Rating by: Bob  •  Contact: Bob Hill  •  Job date: Aug, 2013

"Erin and her team were professional and hard working.
They exceeded our expectations in terms of their knowledge, expertise and ability to deliver. I continue to use the team and have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone else."

15th Jan, 2014  •  Rating by: Leone  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Dec, 2013

"Erin is extremely knowledgeable about plants and great at figuring out what will work for you and your garden. She has transformed our garden, and it is a relief to have her around to keep it looking beautiful and growing well. Highly recommended!"

9th Apr, 2013  •  Rating by: Belinda  •  Contact: Erin Farrow  •  Job date: Apr, 2013