My Story

I was born in Germany in 1987, and I’ve always been drawn outside. Not in a casual way but in a way where I’d notice how a space made me feel before I even had the words for it. Gardens, landscapes, the way things grow and settle into place… that’s what always stayed with me.

I didn’t know it then, but that curiosity turned into direction. I went into a three-year apprenticeship in landscaping and horticulture and learned everything the hard way, on site, with my hands, through repetition, mistakes and a lot of respect for nature and the craft itself.
That’s where it stopped being just interest and became something deeper.

Over time, it shaped how I see everything. Not just gardens, but spaces, structure, atmosphere. Today I worked for luxury hotels around the world, creating landscapes that aren’t just designed to look good, but to be experienced by guests who arrive, slow down and feel something they didn’t expect.

For me, it’s still the same feeling I had as a kid. Just on a much bigger scale.

Millbrook Golf Resort Arrowtown New Zealand March 2025- present

Senior Landscaper

Management and maintenance of 18 private residences, including shared community landscape areas
Delivery of consistently high presentation standards across all landscape assets
Specialist pruning and trimming of hedges, trees, shrubs, and roses in accordance with horticultural best practices
Planting, cultivation, soil conditioning, fertilisation, and integrated pest management
Detailed edging and precision use of professional equipment, including hedge trimmers, blowers, and line trimmers
Installation, repair, and optimisation of irrigation systems
Expert advisory services on plant selection, suitability, and long-term landscape performance

Eden Rock Hotel 5*+ Leading of the World Hotels Ascona Switzerland March 2022-Okt 2023

Head Gardener/Landscaper

Team leadership and on-site supervision, ensuring operational efficiency and high service standards
Full maintenance of the facility’s landscape assets, including all associated gardens and grounds
Seasonal planting programmes aligned with design intent and environmental conditions
Collaboration with sustainability and green teams to support and enhance the property’s ecological balance
Specialist pruning and trimming of hedges, trees, shrubs, and roses using best-practice horticultural techniques
Operational support for the floristry department, ensuring alignment between interior and exterior plant design
Advanced lawn and fine turf management, including scarification, aeration, and precision mowing
Monitoring, optimisation, and continuous improvement of irrigation system performance

Grand Hotel Heiligendamm 5*+ Leading of the World Hotels Bad Doberan Germany 2020-2022 Head Gardener/Landscaper

Team leadership and supervision, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery
Full maintenance of the facility and all associated landscape areas
Installation, programming, and management of automated lawn robotic systems
Installation, monitoring, and optimisation of irrigation systems
Specialist pruning and trimming of hedges, trees, shrubs, and roses in line with horticultural best practices
Precision paving and patio construction to high structural and aesthetic standards
Cross-functional support for maintenance teams, including painting and furniture repair

Interalpen Hotel Tyrol 5*+ Leading of the World Hotels Tellfs Austria Jan 2019-Nov 2019 Head Gardener

Full maintenance of the facility and all associated landscape assets
Coordination and supervision of external contractors to ensure quality and compliance
Lawn and fine turf management, including mowing, fertilisation, and performance monitoring
Operation and management of greenhouse facilities for plant production and propagation
Specialist pruning and trimming of hedges, trees, shrubs, and roses in line with horticultural best practices
Monitoring and control of irrigation systems to ensure optimal water efficiency
Planting, mulching, and comprehensive weed management programmes

Rieser Hotel Tyrol 4*+

Achensee Austria 2018

Head Gardener

Full maintenance of the facility and all associated landscape areas
Specialist pruning and trimming of hedges, trees, shrubs, and roses in accordance with horticultural best practices
Planting, mulching, and comprehensive weed management programmes
Maintenance and ecological management of natural swimming ponds, ensuring water quality and system balance
Implementation of structured seasonal planting programmes aligned with site conditions and design intent

Scenic Hotel/ Te Wanui Hotel Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand 2014-2015
Head Gardener

Independent management of two hotel properties, ensuring high standards across all landscape operations
Specialist pruning, weeding, and trimming of hedges, trees, shrubs, and roses
Design and construction of bespoke features, including a honeymoon dining area with integrated water feature, pathways, and fireplace
Self-directed planning and execution of daily maintenance schedules and workload prioritisation
Operational support for the wider maintenance team across all facility requirements

Landscaping Apprenticeship

I completed a 3-year apprenticeship in landscaping and horticulture in Germany, where I learned the trade step by step through hands-on work in real outdoor environments. It was a period that shaped not only my skills, but also my understanding of what it means to build and care for lasting landscapes.

Much of the training took place on construction-focused landscaping projects, where I worked on shaping outdoor spaces from the ground up. I learned how to build dry stone walls, construct patios and paved areas and carry out concrete work for foundations and structural elements.

I also gained experience in building stairways and creating level changes within garden spaces, always focusing on stability, function and detail.

Alongside this, I was trained in operating diggers and other machinery, which gave me the ability to carry out excavation work safely and efficiently. These skills were often combined with planting and finishing work, bringing both structure and nature together in the same project.

Over time, I developed a strong understanding of how different elements of landscaping come together from heavy construction work to fine planting and finishing details. The apprenticeship taught me discipline, precision and how to work with care in every stage of a project, from the first excavation to the final planted garden

A little bit extra about me

Alongside my work as Landscaper, I spent years working in hospitality, serving in more than 15 hotels, from small family-run establishments to high-end luxury properties. That experience gave me a strong understanding of guest expectations, service and the importance of detail in every interaction.

I also worked as an independent sales representative in the renewable energy sector, where I learned to communicate with clarity, build trust and understand value from different perspectives.

In addition, I built and managed multiple online stores, developing a deeper insight into marketing, branding, and digital customer behavior.

Today, all of these experiences come together in my work. They shape how I design and maintain landscapes, not only with a focus on structure and nature, but with a strong awareness of experience, perception and the people who move through the spaces I create.

What Clients say about me

``just wanted to let you know we are so happy with our new Gardener Joscha. He really has done a great job and has a lot of Knowledge. Best we have had`` Jane at Millbrook Resort

``we´ve just arrived and have to congratulate your staff and how good our property is looking`` Pam at Millbrook Resort

Grand Hotel Heiligendamm Germany

The hotel is a Member of 'The Leading Hotels of the World' and the 'Global Hotel Alliance'

As a gardener, Mr Kreissl played a key role in creating the first impression for our guests. Mr Kreissl was employed in our company as Head Gardener.

Mr Kreissl carried out the tasks assigned to him with a high sense of responsibility, reliably, and to our complete satisfaction.
Mr Kreissl has very good specialist knowledge, which he consistently applied effectively. At all times, his passion for his profession was evident in the good results of his work. The demands of his job were varied and required him to work independently.
He followed instructions and assignments correctly and within the given time. Thanks to his friendly and polite manner, Mr Kreissl was widely appreciated and respected by guests, supervisors, and colleagues alike.

Eden Rock Hotel Switzerland

The hotel is a Member of 'The Leading Hotels of the World' and the 'Swiss Deluxe Hotels`

Mr Kreissl always carried out.the tasks assigned to him responsibly, independently, and conscientiously to our satisfaction.
He managed resources cost-effectively and represented the hotel's interests with loyalty at all times, adhering to the standards of the 'Leading Hotels of the World' and 'Swiss Deluxe Hotels'.

We got to know Mr Kreissl as a colleague who worked independently and was valued and respected by his superiors and colleagues for his friendly, polite and courteous nature, along with his pleasant manners and team spirit.