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<h1>About us</h1>

<h4 style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:22px">Donna Smith</span></h4>

<p>Before moving to Whitianga, I owned and ran Home Highlighters in Russell, Bay of Islands for five years.</p>

<div>I&#39;ve had more than 20 years experience of working in both the hospitality and property service industries, including five years with Fullers Northland and five years with Mount Cook Ski Fields.</div>

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I have a level four qualification in Horticulture and more than 10 years of practical experience.&nbsp;<br />
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I moved to Whitianga in 2007 and started working in the gardens at The Lost Spring.</p>

<p>I became General Manager of The Lost Spring in 2009 and continued in that role until the end of 2013.&nbsp;Then with a desire to go back to working for myself, I started up Home Highlighters in Whitianga.<br />
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Sometimes I work&nbsp;alone, and sometimes with my son, Jackson.</p>

<p>We mow the lawn the way you like it done, either spreading clippings evenly over the lawn for regeneration into the ground or collecting the clippings for your compost or removal.&nbsp;<br />
We weedeat the edges and any of the places the mower cant get to like banks and between trees and we can also weed spray pathways, rock areas and driveways.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For your garden we weed, feed, prune and shape small to medium size areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For your bach we can provide after Holiday or weekend cleans and/or spring cleans.</p>

<p>Call or email for a Free Quote.</p>
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<h1>Testimonials</h1>

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<h3>The Lost Spring</h3>

<p>Just take a look at our website, <a href="http://www.thelostspring.co.nz" target="_blank">www.thelostspring.co.nz</a> trees, gardens and magic.</p>

<p>Fortunately for me and The Lost Spring, Donna shifted her business from the Bay of islands to Whitianga.</p>

<p>She demonstrates an understanding as to the owners expectation. Donna is meticulous and professional.</p>

<p>She has a &quot;can do&quot; attitude and turns her hand to anything. Donna was &nbsp;with us for six years and</p>

<p>I highly recommend her as someone who works hard and gets the job done.</p>

<p>&nbsp;- Alan Hopping</p>
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<h3>Aotea New Zealand</h3>

<p>Donna is a practical, confident, organized contractor who has provided me with a high standard of responsibility and works carried out during three and a half years.</p>

<p>I fully recommend her as a person who understands plants, landscaping and ongoing care. Donna has also shown she can be trusted to take care of house, keys, arrangements and preparation of both our holiday home and guest houses.</p>

<p>&nbsp;- Peter Hanson</p>
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<p>Donna and her team have done an astounding job with our property. Her meticulous care and professionalism can be seen in every aspects of her work. The property, the garden and all the surrounds look absolutely amayzing. Donna also has a vast knowledge of horticulture, what to plant and where ! We will defnitely be calling Donna again and recommending her to our friends.</p>
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About us

Donna Smith

Before moving to Whitianga, I owned and ran Home Highlighters in Russell, Bay of Islands for five years.

I've had more than 20 years experience of working in both the hospitality and property service industries, including five years with Fullers Northland and five years with Mount Cook Ski Fields.

I have a level four qualification in Horticulture and more than 10 years of practical experience.

I moved to Whitianga in 2007 and started working in the gardens at The Lost Spring.

I became General Manager of The Lost Spring in 2009 and continued in that role until the end of 2013. Then with a desire to go back to working for myself, I started up Home Highlighters in Whitianga.

Sometimes I work alone, and sometimes with my son, Jackson.

We mow the lawn the way you like it done, either spreading clippings evenly over the lawn for regeneration into the ground or collecting the clippings for your compost or removal.
We weedeat the edges and any of the places the mower cant get to like banks and between trees and we can also weed spray pathways, rock areas and driveways.

For your garden we weed, feed, prune and shape small to medium size areas.

For your bach we can provide after Holiday or weekend cleans and/or spring cleans.

Call or email for a Free Quote.

Testimonials

The Lost Spring

Just take a look at our website, www.thelostspring.co.nz trees, gardens and magic.

Fortunately for me and The Lost Spring, Donna shifted her business from the Bay of islands to Whitianga.

She demonstrates an understanding as to the owners expectation. Donna is meticulous and professional.

She has a "can do" attitude and turns her hand to anything. Donna was with us for six years and

I highly recommend her as someone who works hard and gets the job done.

- Alan Hopping

Aotea New Zealand

Donna is a practical, confident, organized contractor who has provided me with a high standard of responsibility and works carried out during three and a half years.

I fully recommend her as a person who understands plants, landscaping and ongoing care. Donna has also shown she can be trusted to take care of house, keys, arrangements and preparation of both our holiday home and guest houses.

- Peter Hanson

Nick & Bee

Donna and her team have done an astounding job with our property. Her meticulous care and professionalism can be seen in every aspects of her work. The property, the garden and all the surrounds look absolutely amayzing. Donna also has a vast knowledge of horticulture, what to plant and where ! We will defnitely be calling Donna again and recommending her to our friends.