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What’s so hard about soil?
When is soil just dirt, why should you care, and what can you do about it? Arborist Mark Roberts digs into this important topic When I...
May 1, 20215 min read


Show your true colours!
The Resene Total Colour Awards, which recognise outstanding use of colour, are open until 30 June, with various categories and prizes to...
May 1, 20211 min read


Landscape Views - Issue 7
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
May 1, 20213 min read


Pros and Cons of artificial lawns
The use of artificial grass has increased exponentially in the past few years and it is now an accepted part of the New Zealand...
May 1, 20214 min read


It’s raining again...
Placing concrete correctly isn’t rocket science, but there are a few pitfalls to avoid to get a structurally strong and aesthetically...
May 1, 20213 min read


Old hands at Young Landscaper of the Year
The Young Landscaper of the Year Awards are just around the corner! The competition will be held on 12 March in Christchurch – with the...
Mar 1, 20215 min read


Update on training
The new nationwide Institute of Skills and Technology should be in place from the end of 2022 – until then, Primary ITO will continue to...
Mar 1, 20212 min read


The birds and the bees
A growing number of clients are asking landscape professionals to assist them in attracting birds and insects (mainly bees) to their...
Mar 1, 20214 min read


Sun shade structures
BRANZ sheds light on some key considerations when adding shade structures to your clients’ property Tensile fabric roof structures and...
Mar 1, 20213 min read


Getting employment disputes right
No one wants to be involved in an employment dispute, but they do happen, and there are right ways and wrong ways to deal with them. Ben...
Mar 1, 20215 min read


Planning for growth
While your clients expect trees that will mature and last for years to come, they also want trees that look good right from the start....
Mar 1, 20212 min read


Landscape Views - Issue 6
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Mar 1, 20214 min read
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