About us
The best outdoor spaces are designed around how you live, work and play.
Our story
Mill Landscapes is a Whanganui-based landscaping company founded by Connor Mill. After more than a decade in the building industry, he saw the potential in outdoor living—the places where families gather, kids play, and you relax after work—but noticed most homeowners didn’t know how to make their landscaping ideas happen.
Mill Landscapes bridges that gap with professional landscaping services. With a background in building and project management, we turn overgrown yards or empty sections into functional outdoor spaces—places for everyday living, safe play, and easy gatherings.
Our specialty is looking at the whole property through a complete landscaping approach—how your outdoor space connects to your home and how you want to live. From planning to finishing touches, we handle every stage of the landscaping process, using only trusted suppliers and skilled trades. While we specialise in complete outdoor builds, we’re also able to help with landscaping projects of all sizes—always with the same attention to detail and quality. Whether a new build or a property that’s never quite worked, we help you see what’s possible—and make it real.
Let’s create an outdoor space that feels like part of home.
Before you start
Frequently asked questions
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Our focus is Whanganui and the surrounding region, but we do take on projects outside this area depending on the scope of work. Get in touch and we can assess whether your project is a good fit.
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We know figuring out how to build out an outdoor space can be overwhelming. That's exactly why we offer a no-obligation consultation where we can talk through some options and see what's possible for your property. No pressure, just an honest conversation about what could work.
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Yes, we can take on individual projects like a deck or retaining wall. That said, our specialty lies in looking at your property as a whole. We've found that when people come to us for "just a deck," they often realise there's an opportunity to do more—whether that's better drainage, garden beds that tie it together, or outdoor lighting that makes the space usable year-round. We're here to help you see those possibilities, but there's never any obligation to take on more than you're ready for.
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Anything to do with outdoor builds, we're here to be part of it. Our background is in residential construction, which means we understand structural work, council requirements, and how to manage complex projects from start to finish. Whether it's a new home with a bare section or an existing property that needs a refresh, we bring the same approach: proper planning, quality materials, and a final result you'll be proud of.
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Every project is different, so pricing varies based on materials, site conditions, and scope of work. That said, most projects start around the $2,000–$3,000 mark and go up from there depending on what's involved. We provide transparent quotes after an initial site visit so you know exactly what you're looking at before any work begins.
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We handle the planning and design for most residential projects—layouts, material selection, planting plans, and how everything works together. For larger or more complex jobs (think full-section landscaping with pools, outdoor kitchens, or specialty features), we can bring in trusted landscape architects or designers to collaborate with. Either way, we manage the entire process so you're not coordinating multiple contractors on your own.
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We're set up to manage projects of any scale. Whether it's a simple deck and fence or a full-section landscape with retaining walls, driveways, outdoor living areas, and planting—we've got the systems and trusted trade partners in place to get it done. Good project management is good project management, regardless of size.
Schedule a free consultation
Let's talk about what's possible for your property.