Onsite stormwater management for new developments is now a requirement in many jurisdictions. In the second of this two-part series, we...

The tropical look is appealing to many, but how can landscapers strike a balance between giving clients what they want and making...

On-site stormwater management for new developments is now a requirement in many jurisdictions. In the first of this two-part series, we...

In modern cities could porous surfaces be the answer to growing flood risks? Auckland received an entire summer’s worth of rain in one...

With spring upon us, landscapers around the country will be dealing with the effects of wet weather – but how many know how to properly...

This article covers the second half of the last section, section six, of Bulletin 611 Timber slat decks. NZ Landscaper Magazine covered...

How can you future-proof in a time when change moves so quickly? Mark Roberts gives some practical tips to help ensure the landscapes you...

As we have moved away from the quarter-acre section to high-density townhouses and apartments, landscapers have had to learn new skills...

This article covers the first three parts of section six of Bulletin 611 Timber slat decks. NZ Landscaper Magazine covered the first...

New Zealand’s hilly landscape can present both challenges and opportunities for landscapers. In this article, expert Jon Muller discusses...

In real estate, the saying goes “location, location, location”, which suggests that where your house is located will give you the best...

This bulletin replaces Bulletin 489 Timber slat decks/ balconies and covers part four of seven sections, which focus deck safety - from...

With suburban plots getting smaller and medium density housing increasingly popular, finding the right trees for small gardens can be...

Successful planting depends on more than just choosing the right flower or shrub. In this article, the Blue Mountain Nurseries experts...

The following information covers the first three sections from a new BRANZ bulletin, which replaces Bulletin 611 Timber slat decks. NZ...

Is a retaining wall really needed? Is a consent needed? Does the Building Code apply to the construction of retaining walls? Find out all...

Now that the world is opening up after years of Covid-19 border closures, you should take the time to expand your horizons argues Mark...

Rain gardens and rainwater tanks are two ways landscapers can design environments that cope well with heavy rainfall. Read on to find out...

BuiltIn expert Ben Rickard explains how detailed records of conversations and work done could save you if a job turns sour BuiltIn is...

Tort defines the obligation of one person or entity to another, so when a council-owned tree falls on a parked car, who is at fault?...