Amberley property care and services

10/09/2026

A good reminder that life isn't all about work.

Running a business means plenty of early mornings, late nights, and long days, but it's important to make time to get off the beaten track every now and then. A trip up Lewis Pass, some fresh mountain air, and a chance to reset before getting back into it.

Work hard, enjoy the journey, and don't forget to look up once in a while.

10/09/2026

Another happy client ticked off ✅

This job involved clearing, levelling, and preparing a solid base ready for a new dog kennel installation. A bit of groundwork now means a cleaner, drier, and more practical space for years to come.

Whether it's site preparation, landscaping, property maintenance, or general outdoor projects, Amberley Property Care and Services can help get it sorted.

19/08/2026

Got a bit of availability over the next couple of weeks if anyone needs a hand with jobs around their property.

Lawn mowing, hedges, gardening, landscaping, chainsaw work, section clean-ups, water blasting, fencing, staining or general property maintenance. Happy to look at most outdoor jobs.

If you've got something that's been sitting on the to-do list for a while, send me a message and I'll come have a look.

Based in Amberley and working throughout North Canterbury.

Cheers,
Liam
Amberley Property Care & Services

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

12/08/2026

A full garden makeover completed recently. We removed an old, tired garden area, installed decorative stone for a cleaner, low-maintenance finish, and refreshed the bark in gardens out the back to tie everything together.

The result? A much tidier, more modern outdoor space that's easier to maintain and looks great year-round.

💰 Landscape and garden makeovers starting from around $800, depending on size, scope of the work and materials.

📍 Amberley, Rangiora & surrounding areas
📩 Get in touch for a free quote.

11/08/2026

Watch us paint a fence with the spray gun

10/08/2026

A simple transformation can make a huge difference.

This outdoor area was looking a bit tired, so we removed an old overgrown flax bush and freshened up the space with a layer of lime chip around the walkway. The result is a cleaner, tidier, and much more inviting entrance that will be easier to maintain going forward.

It's always satisfying seeing a space come together with a bit of hard work and attention to detail.

Need a hand tidying up your property? Get in touch with Amberley Property Care and Services for property maintenance, garden tidy-ups, hedge trimming, lawn care, and more.

📍 Amberley & surrounding areas
📩 Message the page for a free quote

09/08/2026

How does a little Honda City become the Grim Weeder? 🌱💀

At the start of this year I brought home two Honda Citys from Seddon, near Blenheim. Mario came home on the trailer, while Luigi drove himself back to North Canterbury.

After months of tinkering, rebuilding, and a few appearances on APC jobs, Luigi disappeared into the shed for one final transformation.

Now he's known as the Grim Weeder.

This is the story of how it all began.

09/08/2026

A few people have been asking about the story behind the Grim Weeder, so I thought I’d share where it all started.

At the beginning of this year I headed up to Seddon, near Blenheim, to pick up a pair of Honda Citys that had been painted as Mario and Luigi.

Mario came home on the trailer while Luigi made the journey back under his own steam.

What followed was months of slowly working away on Luigi whenever I had spare time. Fixing things, improving things, and bringing him back to life one piece at a time. He even attended a few APC jobs in his Luigi colours before being tucked away in the shed again.

As the business continued to grow, I started thinking about how I could create something a bit different. Something that reflected both my love of quirky old vehicles and the personality I wanted APC to have.

So the transformation began.

After plenty of hours in the shed, Luigi officially retired and the Grim Weeder was born.

His brother Mario has since gone on to a new owner after a few adventures of his own, while the Grim Weeder remains here in North Canterbury representing APC and causing trouble wherever he goes.

It’s been pretty cool seeing how many people have got behind the little Honda already, and there’s still plenty more to come.

Thanks for following along so far. 🌱🚗

What’s your favourite photo from the journey?