Ace Landscapes
Jan Frost
Landscaping & gardens
Creating better places to live.
Bold statement Your home isn’t finished until the outside matches the inside. We finish what your builder started, and we build it to last 20 years, not just to look good on handover day.
Who I help
Homeowners across South Auckland, Franklin and North Waikato who want the outside of their home to finally match the life they live inside it. Some have just finished a new build or a renovation and are standing on a bare clay section. Others have been in their home for years, and now’s the time to get the outside looking phenomenal. They might be ready for a full front yard, a whole backyard transformation, a pool and outdoor entertaining area, or the full lot. What they share is a feeling we hear all the time, they pull into the driveway and they’re embarrassed that the outdoors doesn’t do the home justice.
The problem I solve
A beautiful home let down by the space around it. Bare grass, mud, a tired old garden, or a backyard that could be so much more than it is. Most homeowners don’t know what’s possible, what order things happen in, or who they can trust to do it properly, and plenty have watched a friend or neighbor get burned. We take people from “I don’t even know where to start” to a clear plan, a fixed price, and an outdoor space that finally feels like theirs, with one team handling the design, the build and the ongoing care.
My point of difference
Ace is a husband-and-wife team, and we’re stronger together. We handle the whole thing, retaining walls, decks, paving, pools, planting and lawns, etc not just the pretty parts. We’ve been doing this across South Auckland, Franklin and North Waikato for 28 years, long enough to drive past our own work a decade later and watch it still look incredible. We do the work below the surface, the soil prep and drainage nobody photographs, because that’s what decides whether a garden thrives or struggles a year down the track. The plant always tells the story of what happened underneath it.
My niche market
Premium residential landscaping for homeowners across South Auckland, Franklin and North Waikato, including Pukekohe, Karaka, Clevedon and Pokeno. Full front and back transformations, pools and outdoor living areas, new-build sections and established gardens ready for a refresh. Design, build and maintain, all under one roof. Typical projects run from around $40,000 upward.
Key benefits
One team, one plan, one price, so you’re not stuck project-managing five different trades. Design that starts with how you actually live, not how a magazine looks. Honest pricing upfront, our Apples for Apples approach, so you can see exactly what you’re comparing and there’s no nasty surprise later. Work that still looks right at 5, 10 and 20 years because of what we do below the surface. And a relationship that doesn’t end at handover, because we maintain what we build, so your investment keeps getting better instead of sliding backwards.
Problems my clients avoid
The landscaper who never comes back with the quote. The cheap price that balloons with extras once the job’s underway. Plants that yellow and die within a year because the groundwork was skipped. A backyard that’s beautiful in a photo but impossible to actually live in. And the quiet embarrassment of a gorgeous home that still looks unfinished from the street.
About
I’m the co-owner of Ace Landscapes and Weka Nurseries, based in Auckland. For over 28 years, we’ve specialised in delivering high-quality landscape construction, maintenance, and plant supply solutions across residential and commercial projects. Our team partners with developers, builders, and private clients to bring full outdoor environments to life, from early planning and plant sourcing to the final planted result. We're known for reliability, deep plant knowledge, and making projects easier by managing the whole landscape process. I’m passionate about quality work, long-term relationships, and helping people create outdoor spaces that thrive.
Products and services
At Ace Landscapes and Weka Nurseries, we offer complete landscape solutions from concept to completion. Our services include: Landscape Construction – Full outdoor builds including retaining walls, paving, decks, fencing, planting, and lawn installation. Landscape Maintenance – Ongoing care for residential and commercial properties, including seasonal plant care, garden tidying, and lawn services. Plant Supply & Sourcing – Through Weka Nurseries, we grow and source high-quality plants for our own projects and other landscapers or developers, ensuring availability and consistency. Design & Project Planning Support – We work with clients early in the build process to plan practical, staged, and beautiful landscapes that align with budget and timing. We work with private clients, developers, construction companies, and builders to make landscaping smooth, efficient, and high-quality.
Why I am a member
To develop my confidence and connect with other woman in business to share and grow together
An offer for you
I’m happy to offer fellow members a free consultation to discuss any upcoming landscaping projects—whether you're planning for a new build, looking for quality plant supply, or just need expert advice. I can also assist with early-stage planning to help avoid costly landscape issues down the track. Happy to connect, share ideas, and see how we can support each other’s businesses.
An invitation
If your home deserves an outdoor space to match, or you know someone whose section is bare, tired, or just not doing their home justice, we’d love to help. It starts with a complimentary on-site Landscape Strategy Session, no obligation, where we walk the property with you, talk through what’s possible, and give you honest early direction.