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Fencing made simple
Check out PlaceMakers Landscaping catalogue and you’ll see we have more to offer than ever! Aluminium, steel, panel and composite fences...
Mar 1, 20244 min read


Are you an oak or pine person?
Maybe you just enjoy working with trees – but, like caring for pets, they need to be selected and treated differently according to their...
Mar 1, 20244 min read


Acting on your feedback
Last issue, I thanked all the Registered Master Landscaper members who completed our survey – and this issue, I have some news to share...
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Greener summer grass?
Readylawn’s Roger Morgan explores some heat-resistant grass types that will keep lawns looking great throughout the summer months It...
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Sun-loving plants
Putting the right plant in the right site is vitally important for hot and dry areas. In this article, Rebecca Hughes from Blue Mountain...
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Discounting: Strategic move or mistake?
What’s the best move to make when work is thin on the ground – should you discount your pricing or hold firm? Daniel Fitzpatrick from The...
Mar 1, 20245 min read


Planting near pools
Recently, while I was at my local outdoor pool, I couldn’t help noticing that the whole 40 or so minutes I was swimming, the attendant...
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Barriers for swimming pools
Strict regulations ensure the safety of children around swimming pools by requiring the installation of suitable barriers and restricting...
Mar 1, 20245 min read


Cover all your bases!
Managing risk as a landscaper is about more than just having the right insurance, explains Ben Rickard Having the correct insurance in...
Dec 22, 20235 min read


Landscape Views Issue 23
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Dec 22, 20232 min read


Life’s design
Whether he knew it or not, Luke Robertson’s life was leading him to a moment of choice – strike out on his own or take a job that...
Dec 22, 20234 min read


CCAA updates now apply
The Construction Contractors Amendment Act has been updated again and, after 5 October 2023, landscapers must ensure commercial contracts...
Dec 22, 20234 min read
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