City Botanics vs Kirsten Sach Landscape Design:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, City Botanics had more branded searches than Kirsten Sach Landscape Design among Auckland landscape design studios in New Zealand. City Botanics had about 390 branded searches, while Kirsten Sach Landscape Design had 40. City Botanics made up 41.9% of all Auckland landscape design studio searches we track, and Kirsten Sach Landscape Design accounted for 4.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland landscape design studios, City Botanics and Kirsten Sach Landscape Design each appeared in two of the four answers. Kirsten Sach Landscape Design was mentioned before City Botanics in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
City Botanics, about 10 searches for every 1 for Kirsten Sach Landscape Design
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Kirsten Sach Landscape Design, named ahead of City Botanics in 2 of 2 answers
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Top Auckland landscape design studios in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, City Botanics and Kirsten Sach Landscape Design were each mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Kirsten Sach Landscape Design was listed before City Botanics in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Sculpt Garden Design3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Seed Landscapes3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
City Botanics2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Kirsten Sach Landscape Design2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Neville Design Studio2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Xanthe White Design0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Natural Habitats0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Shafer Design0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Auckland landscape design studios
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which landscape design studio should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best landscape design studios in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best landscape design studio in Auckland, New Zealand for a garden makeover?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“landscape design auckland”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“garden design auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is City Botanics or Kirsten Sach Landscape Design more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for City Botanics and Kirsten Sach Landscape Design by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Auckland landscape design studios we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for City Botanics, Kirsten Sach Landscape Design. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | City Botanics | Xanthe White Design | Natural Habitats | Sculpt Garden Design | Kirsten Sach Landscape Design | Neville Design Studio | Seed Landscapes | Shafer Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 31.7% | 25.6% | 20.7% | 11% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.2% | 26.2% | 21.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.6% | 23.9% | 23.9% | 12.7% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.2% | 29.2% | 19.1% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.9% | 24.1% | 24.1% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.4% | 37.2% | 16.3% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 26.3% | 26.3% | 26.3% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.3% | 25.3% | 20.5% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.9% | 23.9% | 23.9% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.1% | 12.1% | 18.4% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.7% | 27.7% | 22.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 41.9% | 22.6% | 18.3% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
How has branded search for City Botanics and Kirsten Sach Landscape Design changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- City Botanics was ahead of Kirsten Sach Landscape Design in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, City Botanics’ share of searches among Auckland landscape design studios in New Zealand moved from 31.7% to 41.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 390.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Kirsten Sach Landscape Design’s share of searches among Auckland landscape design studios in New Zealand moved from 4.9% to 4.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland landscape design studios in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, City Botanics gained share of searches among Auckland landscape design studios in New Zealand, from 27.7% to 41.9%.

In October 2026, Kirsten Sach Landscape Design lost share of searches among Auckland landscape design studios in New Zealand, from 5.3% to 4.3%.
How are City Botanics’ and Kirsten Sach Landscape Design’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using City Botanics’ and Kirsten Sach Landscape Design’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
City Botanics
1 branded search term
- city botanics
Kirsten Sach Landscape Design
2 branded search terms
- kirsten sach
- kirsten sach landscape design
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