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Landscapers fined $140k
A landscaping firm has been fined after it let a “black odorous substance” flow into the waterway near its Eves Valley site Azwood Ltd...
May 1, 20253 min read


Consider a liquidated damages clause
Reviewing your contract is one of the most important aspects of any business relationship. As a landscaper, you may have come across a...
May 1, 20253 min read


Top tips for buying plants
Prunus ‘Awanui’ on a 1.7m standard (left) vs a low-worked variety (right). This is a cultivar of the Yoshino cherry (Prunus x yedoensis)...
May 1, 20254 min read


The rest is history
Jack Cooke, the founder and owner of Ridge Projects, wasn’t thinking of becoming a landscaper when he chose a degree in history – but...
May 1, 20254 min read


The best contract management systems - part 2
Many businesses hire contractors – but managing what is sometimes a chaotic process can quickly get messy. In the second part of this...
May 1, 20254 min read


Careful with consents!
Have you been getting consents for low-risk jobs that don’t require them? Or worse, have you been carrying out work that does require a...
May 1, 20256 min read


Pondering ponds
There are many benefits to integrating ponds as part of your client’s landscape, yet many landscapers shy away from them due to perceived...
May 1, 20255 min read


Ensuring compliance for retaining wall barriers
Get the best compliant solution for your project that complements the landscape, at an affordable rate! As residential development in...
May 1, 20252 min read


Cultivating connections
Greenscapes director Craig Thomas is driven by relationships – both within his own business and with the other businesses and people who...
Mar 3, 20254 min read


Stop losing to cowboys - Part 1
Lost out to a cowboy again? It’s always frustrating when that happens, especially when you know you’ve been undercut on price but not...
Mar 3, 20253 min read


Barriers for swimming pools
If your client has asked you to design or install a pool, it is important to be aware of the relevant safety legislation. This article by...
Mar 3, 20255 min read


What options do you suggest to create landscapes that better withstand the heat?
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Mar 3, 20252 min read
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