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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 16 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 15 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 12 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 34 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 33 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 35 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 32 min read


Making skilled staff a priority
Creating stunning and functional outdoor spaces is all in a day’s work for Murphy Landscapes, which prides itself on growing its staff –...
Mar 32 min read


Hard surfaces without the heat
Permcon permeable concrete offers a perfect compromise for those seeking hard surfaces without intensifying the ‘heat island’ effect...
Mar 32 min read


Does insurance cover fire-damaged landscaping?
As climates get hotter, the risk of fire increases – as does the risk landscapers and their clients face. To help better understand...
Mar 33 min read


Planting to your environment
As climates change, landscapers need to consider which plants best suit the climate and environment in their clients’ gardens. In this...
Mar 33 min read


Mitre 10 featured products
Mitre 10 offers every product landscapers might need – from plants to water features and everything in between Garden New Zealand’s...
Mar 32 min read
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