Meet The Team

Welcome to Garden Lab. We are a family run business that really does care for and value our clients. We have a huge love for plants, design and outdoor spaces that really make you feel happy

Outdoor living shouldn’t be restricted to the warmer months; with a bit of planning and clever styling you can have an outdoor space to enjoy all year round. And we are here to share some smart ideas to help you create the ultimate outdoor room

Working with a specialist designer / project manager ensures you get the best value and fit for your project within the relevant timelines and budget

Gary Sparks

Director and Horticulturist

Gary is a Horticulturist specializing in project management or design and build landscape installation projects. He has lived and worked both abroad and in New Zealand for the past 35 years. He has also run the maintenance division for a landscaping company in Auckland so understands the importance of taking care of client’s investments as part of their ongoing corporate image or the ongoing aesthetic appeal of residential property installations. A garden can only be kept as beautiful as intended through ongoing care & maintenance

Eva Sparks

Director and Landscape Designer

Eva has many years of experience in the landscape industry, both in New Zealand and abroad. Eva initially trained as an Architecture Technologist, but her love for plants has moved her to focus to landscape design. Eva has worked for architects, landscape architects and landscapers. With Eva's extensive plant knowledge and design skills, it enables her to transform your garden vision into a reality