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Creating a cool landscape
Keeping gardens and outdoor living spaces cool and comfortable over summer is a key consideration for many homeowners – and will likely...
Mar 33 min read


The best contract management systems
Many businesses hire contractors to help with their workload – but managing what is sometimes a chaotic process can quickly get messy. In...
Mar 34 min read


Platinum autumn colour
Planting for the seasons will create a garden with year-round interest and beauty – and autumn is a great season to enjoy a blaze of...
Mar 33 min read


A few changes announced
The Government has announced changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), which will be rolled out throughout 2025. Immigration...
Mar 32 min read


Rhododendron Stunners
Rhododendrons are a truly versatile and low-maintenance plant, suitable for a wide range of environments. In this article, Rebecca Hughes...
Jan 1, 20253 min read


Get ahead of granny flat site coverage rules
While granny flats may soon be exempt from consent, homeowners still need to be mindful of site coverage regulation in their area. Here’s...
Jan 1, 20253 min read


Implementing landscape design
In last issue of NZ Landscaper, Jon Muller shared what he’s learned about design work from his 26 years in business. Now, he shares how...
Jan 1, 20253 min read


How to prepare a cricket wicket
Preparing a cricket wicket, especially one used by professionals, takes a level of skill that some landscapers may not have considered...
Jan 1, 20253 min read


Planting lasting memories
Trees symbolise strength, life and continuity. They are perfect memorials for those we hold dear or events we wish to remember. As a...
Jan 1, 20254 min read


Wow clients and dominate your niche
It sounds so easy: go out on your own; provide excellent service; get happy clients, referrals, repeat work, five-star reviews: and build...
Jan 1, 20254 min read


Diva Landscapes have something to sing about
Diva Landscapes director Simon Leversedge is too humble to sing his own praises – although he doesn’t really have to. Two Landscapes of...
Jan 1, 20254 min read


Landscapes of distinction updates
Registered Master Landscapers chair Janet Clarke shares changes to this year’s Landscapes of Distinction competition Feedback from our...
Jan 1, 20252 min read
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