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Stay up to speed with greener requirements
The Government has introduced stringent new requirements on the construction industry, but will that filter through to landscaping? The...
Feb 28, 20222 min read


Landscape Views - Issue 12
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Feb 28, 20223 min read


RML veteran still going strong
Design and Garden Landscapes has been a member of the Registered Master Landscapers (RML) since it was called the New Zealand Landscape...
Feb 28, 20224 min read


Resene names its Maestros
2021’s Colour Maestros have been recognised for their innovative use of colour at the annual Resene awards ceremony Auckland Council...
Feb 28, 20223 min read


Vaccine mandates – what employers need to know
Martelli McKegg senior solicitor Aimee Elia provides guidance for employers considering implementing a mandatory vaccine policy As New...
Feb 28, 20224 min read


Retaining walls
Is a retaining wall really needed? Is a consent needed? Does the Building Code apply to the construction of retaining walls? Find out all...
Feb 27, 20224 min read


A guide to rhododendrons
Rhododendrons are a hardy plant that thrives in moist soil. Here’s some expert guidance you can pass onto your clients on how to properly...
Dec 31, 20212 min read


Paving Units – part 3
Paving units of concrete, clay, brick, timber, stone or tile are popular and attractive options, though it’s essential they are installed...
Dec 31, 20215 min read


Ground cover Part 2
In any great garden design, the icing on the cake is the covering of the ground – that last finishing touch once you have the trees,...
Dec 31, 20211 min read


Greene by name, green by nature
A veteran in the landscaping industry, David Clayton-Greene has owned his company for 26 years, and is currently putting all his...
Dec 31, 20215 min read


Don’t be afraid to seek specialist help
Falling victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect could cost you time and money, so don’t be afraid to seek specialist help The expression ‘a...
Dec 31, 20214 min read


Learning the hard way
NZ Landscaper reviews a judgement from the Dispute Tribunal handed down following a major dispute on a $59,000 landscaping job...
Dec 31, 20214 min read
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