The Southern Light vision is to deliver thoughtful landscape design and projects that respond to the unique needs of each site and brief. Our proccess is founded on collaboration from the first site visit, working with you to achieve your landscape vision. We design and build landscapes that are enduring, serve a purpose, and add tangible value that our clients can be proud of for years to come.

Our values are based in collaboration, clear communication, and pride in the work we do. We have a passion for creating distinctive landscapes that are soundly built and grow beautifully. We believe that the best landscapes are made with attention to detail, creative problem solving, and a love for the outdoors. It is our pleasure to work on a diverse range of projects spanning hardscaping and carpentry to ecological restoration plantings and formal gardens.

Our staff span multiple disciplinary back grounds and trades, giving us a well rounded experience and opportunities to learn new processes for other staff. Our teams consist of construction staff, designers, and project managers working closely to ensure each project has the right hands on deck at the right time, and that our clients are receiving the best advice at each stage of their project. Many hands make light work.

Director Pablo Ridler has worked in the landscaping industry throughout New Zealand and abroad for over 10 years. He has experience in landscape construction, design, and ecological restoration that allows for a range of approaches to building projects and design briefs. Pablo has a BAS specialising in Landscape Architecture from Victoria University of Wellington, and holds a graduate diploma in Architectural Studies from the University of Auckland.