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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...
Mar 1, 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...
Mar 1, 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...
Mar 1, 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...
Mar 1, 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 28, 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...
Jan 1, 20222 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...
Jan 1, 20225 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,...
Jan 1, 20221 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...
Jan 1, 20225 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...
Jan 1, 20224 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...
Jan 1, 20224 min read


Summer lawn installation and care
In the current climate, jobs need to be done when they need to be done, which sometimes means sowing, turfing or hydroseeding lawns in...
Jan 1, 20223 min read
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