About The Urban Garden
How we became plant obsessed:
For over two decades, The Urban Garden has been the premier provider of indoor plant hire services in Auckland. Founded by Peter Waterhouse and Gary Sanders, our locally-owned and operated company is driven by a team of dedicated plant enthusiasts who share a genuine love for nurturing life within urban settings.
Established in 2001, our journey began with a simple belief: everyone deserves to experience the joy and well-being that comes from bringing people and indoor plants together in the workplace.
With Peter’s expertise as a qualified Horticulturist and nearly 40 years of experience in the indoor plant industry, The Urban Garden has created and maintained some of New Zealand’s most impressive interior plantscapes. We take immense pride in growing and caring for our own plants in our nursery and greenhouses, ensuring that every specimen we introduce is of the highest quality.
Our mission is simple: to provide the right plants for the right locations and deliver exceptional service that keeps your indoor oasis thriving.
Thriving with Nature
We are dedicated to cultivating thriving environments that enhance aesthetics and contribute to a healthier, more uplifting workplace for our clients
and their employees.
Responsive Care & Open Communication
We believe that nurturing
relationships is just as
important as nurturing plants.
We prioritise open, regular communication with our clients, ensuring that we’re always in tune with their needs and expectations.
Expertise You Can Trust
We invest in ongoing plant knowledge and grow our own high-quality, healthy plants that thrive indoors.
With our expertise and genuine care, we ensure that every plant receives the attention it deserves.
Effortless Transformation
We offer tailored solutions and a seamless rental experience, taking care of everything from selection to maintenance.
Our goal is to transform ordinary spaces into inviting sanctuaries
filled with life and vitality.
We are specialists
At The Urban Garden, we're not just another plant company – we're specialists in commercial indoor plant hire. We're in the business of creating harmonious relationships between people and plants in commercial settings. Our expertise ensures you'll always have the right plant in the right place, looking its absolute best. Here's why that matters:
Focused Expertise
Commercial indoor plant hire isn't just a part of what we do; it's all we do. We've honed our skills to bring people and plants together in professional environments, making us true commercial specialists.
Superior Plant Quality
Our plants are a cut above what you'd find at a typical garden center:
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Specifically grown for indoor use
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Lush, beautiful foliage
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Wide range of options tailored for commercial spaces
Full-Service Solution
When you hire plants from us, you're getting more than just greenery:
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Expert staging for optimal visual impact
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Regular maintenance to keep plants looking their best
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Timely replacements when plants reach the end of their display life
The Advantage of Hire
Wondering why hire instead of buy? Here's why it makes sense:
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Plants are perishable – we handle the lifecycle management
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No need to worry about disposal – we take care of it
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Always have fresh, vibrant plants in your space
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Benefit from our nursery-grown, indoor-specific plants
Our Values
Values that Guide Our Growth
Our commitment to service excellence goes beyond the greenery we provide. At The Urban Garden, we are guided by four core values that shape our approach to every project: