Scotts Landing Mahurangi

This Ridgetop property in Scotts Landing (ongoing project) contains a number of logistical challenges including high winds, dominant clay soils and access issues. Nonetheless every problem has a solution and we set about creating functional areas for growing food using existing native bush as wind shelter. Ramped access and steps have been provided between levels and raised beds (macrocarpa + saligna) were the natural choice to get above the dominant clay and create a well-drained environment for growing food and flowers.

An initial plant-out has also been carried out on a steep east-facing hillside (hardy pioneer species of harakeke, koromiko, nikau, ti-kouka, houpara, etc).  Slimline rainwater tanks have been discretely installed against a retaining wall for irrigation (connected to a bore).  Development is ongoing in 2025.