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Sep 2, 20245 min read
A humble role model
Thirty years ago, when women in landscaping were even fewer and further between, Megan Wilson had dreams of starting her own business....
Sep 2, 20242 min read
Your one-stop irrigation solutions shop
Landscapers rely on their tools to transform outdoor spaces into aesthetically pleasing, sustainable green areas. Ensuring proper...
Sep 2, 20244 min read
Functional fences
Fences, screens and walls are fundamental aspects of landscape design and construction, defining borders, creating spaces and providing...
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Time bar saves ‘negligent’ council
A win for Tasman Council at the Court of Appeal against a $271,000 negligence verdict highlights the value that builders and landscapers...
Sep 2, 20242 min read
Season-long insect control
Outstanding control of home lawn and garden pests just got even easier thanks to ACELEPRYN® GR ACELEPRYN® GR insecticide provides...
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Maintaining pervious surfaces
Permcon permeable concrete provides a hardwearing course for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, while acting as filter system for...
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Mitre 10 Featured products
Mitre 10 offers every product landscapers might need – from paving to decking to fencing to plants and everything in between. Check out...
Sep 2, 20243 min read
YLOY levels the field
The 2024 Young Landscaper of the Year (YLOY) competition will include, for the first time ever, a Softscape Practitioner Outstanding...
Sep 2, 20244 min read
Don’t blow me over!
While we can’t change New Zealand’s gusty climate, there’s plenty we can do to minimise its impact. Clever siting of buildings, modifying...
Aug 27, 20241 min read
YLOY profile – Mania Atkins
Mania Atkins is Second Nature’s Senior Team Leader for Garden Care and was encouraged to enter the 2024 Young Landscaper of the Year...
Jul 1, 20243 min read
Job costing unveiled part II
In Issue 25 of NZ Landscaper, we heard from Simpro on what job costing is and how to streamline the process. Now, it’s time to explore...
Jul 1, 20243 min read
YLOY 2024 launched!
The Young Landscaper of the Year 2024 details have been announced! This year’s competition will be held at the Wellington Botanic Gardens...
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