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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, 20243 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...
Aug 27, 20241 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...
Jul 1, 20243 min read


Landscape Views Issue 26
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Jul 1, 20243 min read


Landscape Views Issue 25
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, 20243 min read


RML meet-ups and new memberships
The Registered Master Landscapers (RML) has announced the dates for its next round of regional meet-ups, three revised member categories...
May 1, 20242 min read


Landscape Views Issue 24
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, 20243 min read


Acting on your feedback
Last issue, I thanked all the Registered Master Landscaper members who completed our survey – and this issue, I have some news to share...
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Landscape Views Issue 23
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Dec 22, 20232 min read


New year, new focus
I’d like to take the time to say a big thank you to all Registered Master Landscapers members, who completed our survey about how our...
Dec 22, 20232 min read


Meet-ups in full swing
The latest round of Registered Master Landscapers regional meet-ups provided a rare opportunity for landscapers from across the country...
Dec 22, 20232 min read


Good for the soul
Sole Landscapes has two work experience students from Kimi Ora School – a placement that is working out to be extremely beneficial for...
Dec 22, 20232 min read


A celebration of young talent
Caleb Washington from Goom Landscapes was named 2023 Young Landscaper of the Year after winning a tightly contested competition between...
Nov 1, 20234 min read


A time of new growth
The winners of the Young Landscaper of the Year (YLOY) competition have been announced and I hope they are all very proud of themselves....
Nov 1, 20232 min read


RML partners and sponsors cement association’s success
Registered Master Landscaper’s signature events – the Young Landscaper of the Year and Landscapes of Distinction Awards – have continued...
Nov 1, 20234 min read


Landscape Views Issue 22
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Double delight!
Auckland’s Second Nature doubled up in the Premier Awards category, taking the Supreme Award and being named Premier Horticulture...
Sep 4, 20233 min read


Top Talent Awarded!
The winners of the 2023 Landscapes of Distinction (LoD) Awards have been announced and some incredible projects and people took home the...
Sep 4, 20232 min read


Landscape Views Issue 21
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Sep 4, 20233 min read


Sophisticated eco design
Level 5 New Zealand Diploma in Landscape Design student Elaina Hanzel has been commended for her “exceptional and sophisticated” design...
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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