Philip honed his craft during four years at the Wellington Botanical Gardens, the Otari Native Plant Museum, and, later, through additional study in Australia.

At a young 19, while still in school, he made his first foray into landscape design and contracting: His company grew into one of New Zealand’s most respected, with clients in Wellington, Auckland and in between.

Chances are you’ve already admired his work. Gardens designed and captained by Philip, both residential and commercial, dot the city.

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