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Reach for the stars
Landscaping is more than just curb appeal – it’s a powerful tool in achieving a more sustainable environment One area in which...
Jul 13 min read


Reducing building material waste
Resource efficiency is all about using materials, energy, time and money more effectively. In this guide, produced by BRANZ, we look at...
Jul 14 min read


Does your local school have enough trees?
University of Auckland's Margaret Stanley, Professor of Ecology, and Abigail Cunningham, a Biological Sciences Research Assistant,...
Jul 13 min read


Getting paid: load the odds in your favour
Clients withholding payment is every landscapers’ worst nightmare. But there are ways you can make this scenario less likely, says Next...
Jul 14 min read


The hidden cost of conventional concrete
As urban spaces grow, so does the amount of concrete and asphalt covering our landscapes. These hard, impermeable surfaces increase...
Jul 12 min read


H&S reform - critical risks and practicable steps
The Government has made a series of announcements recently to signal upcoming changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. In this...
Jul 14 min read


How to deal with invasive weeds
Invasive weeds can destroy the most carefully planned and executed garden – and blight the whole neighbourhood! In this article,...
Jul 14 min read


What do you recommend to clients who ask for a more sustainable approach to landscaping?
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Jul 13 min read


How to be an award-winning landscaper
The most impressive landscape builds aren’t just the result of good design and execution – they come from businesses set up to deliver...
Jul 12 min read


The scented garden
While we tend to think of landscaping as a purely visual aesthetic, interpreting layers of colour and texture, our sense of smell can...
Jul 13 min read


How to bid for council work - successfully!
Working as a contractor or sub-contractor for councils can be an excellent way to ride the ups and downs of New Zealand’s residential...
Jul 13 min read


The power of apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are key to career pathways in landscaping, says Primary ITO Sector Manager Mark Orr, who has seen at first-hand the...
Jul 12 min read


Mitre 10 featured products
In the world of landscaping, where durability meets design, Future Post is making waves by turning New Zealand’s plastic waste into...
Jul 13 min read


Rooted in sustainability
In the dynamic world of landscape construction, where aesthetics often dominate the conversation, Kūmānu Environmental leads with...
Jul 13 min read
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