Seed Landscapes vs Shafer Design:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Seed Landscapes and Shafer Design were level in searches among Auckland landscape design studios in New Zealand, with an estimated 10 branded searches each, at 1.1% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland landscape design studios, Seed Landscapes appeared in three of the four answers and Shafer Design in none.
Who do people search for more?
Seed Landscapes and Shafer Design are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Seed Landscapes, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Shafer Design in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Seed Landscapes, the only one of the two named
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Top Auckland landscape design studios in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Seed Landscapes was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Shafer Design did not appear in any of the four answers.
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 Seed Landscapes or Shafer Design more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Seed Landscapes and Shafer 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 Seed Landscapes, Shafer 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 Seed Landscapes and Shafer Design changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending October 2026: Seed Landscapes took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Seed Landscapes’ share of searches among Auckland landscape design studios in New Zealand moved from 1.2% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Shafer Design’s share of searches among Auckland landscape design studios in New Zealand moved from 2.4% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland landscape design studios in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Seed Landscapes lost share of searches among Auckland landscape design studios in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 1.1%.

In October 2026, Shafer Design lost share of searches among Auckland landscape design studios in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 1.1%.
How are Seed Landscapes’ and Shafer Design’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Seed Landscapes’ and Shafer 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.
Seed Landscapes
1 branded search term
- seed landscapes
Shafer Design
1 branded search term
- shafer design
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