Down 2 Earth crew member with mattock on a Nelson hillside job

Our Earthly Story

About Down 2 Earth - Nelson's local garden & landscaping crew

Down 2 Earth began just over 3 years ago with two guys, one van, and a shared vision to do honest work that makes a real difference.

As musicians and creators behind some of the biggest music festivals in our hometown (Dorado Whakatū), we've always believed in the power of community, creativity and showing up with heart.

What started with construction landscaping has grown into a trusted team offering garden maintenance and designed transformations across the region.

Our growth has never come from cutting corners. It's come from hard work, honesty and a very human approach to every job we take on. That's why we're called Down 2 Earth.

We're proud of how far we've come and even prouder to be the kind of team you can count on - not just to get the job done, but to care while we do it.

Meet the crew

Jordan from Down 2 Earth in denim overalls and sunhat
JordanLandscaper / Gardener
Bo from Down 2 Earth with a pickaxe on a Nelson hillside
BoLandscape Foreman
Blu from Down 2 Earth framing a structure on-site
BluOwner / Operator / Designer

What we believe

  • Honest pricing - no surprises on the invoice.
  • Reliable scheduling - your time matters as much as ours.
  • Quality workmanship - we treat every section like our own.
  • Friendly service - we love a chat and a cuppa.

We turn up

We do what we say we'll do, when we said we'd do it.

We listen

Your section, your priorities. We work to your brief and budget.

We tidy up

Green waste removed, paths swept, gear packed away - every time.

We're local

We share this hometown and understand the climate, conditions, themes and plants that thrive here.

Ready to love your garden again?

Get a free, no-obligation estimate from our friendly Nelson team.