Philip Henderson - Landscape Architect

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Horticultural Science, Lincoln University 1985
• Graduate Diploma Landscape Architecture, Queensland University of Technology 1992
• Registered Landscape Architect
• Associate of the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects 1999 (ANZILA)

Philip has a broad range of experience on a large number of projects including over fifteen urban town centre upgrades, large retail developments, commercial developments and Local Authority parks and reserves.

Through this work he has developed a strong project management skill base that includes concept, developed design, construction detailing, cost estimating and contract administration. Philip has strong skills in Autocad drafting and is developing his skills in Sketch Up (a 3D software package).

Philip joined Evergreen Landscapes in 2006 as a partner with his wife Leigh.

Leigh Nicholas - Landscape Designer & Gardener

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Horticulture, Lincoln University 1984
• Diploma in Field Technology, Lincoln University 1985

Leigh has been involved in Evergreen Landscapes since its inception in 1990. 2005 saw the business become a Limited company, of which Leigh is the director.

Leigh has experience in the residential landscaping domain which includes consultation, concept plans, planting plans, plant sourcing and soft landscaping implementation; sub contracting of hard landscaping elements, and ongoing care. Other areas of experience are large scale tree planting for lifestyle blocks and subdivision settings; rural garden restoration projects; native revegetation and dune plantings.