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What's it like being a woman in the landscaping industry?
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Sep 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 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


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


Get your tickets now!
Tickets are now on sale for the Landscapes of Distinction Awards (the Awards) dinner, held at The Hilton in Auckland. The Awards offer an...
May 12 min read


The rest is history
Jack Cooke, the founder and owner of Ridge Projects, wasn’t thinking of becoming a landscaper when he chose a degree in history – but...
May 14 min read


Cultivating connections
Greenscapes director Craig Thomas is driven by relationships – both within his own business and with the other businesses and people who...
Mar 34 min read


What options do you suggest to create landscapes that better withstand the heat?
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Mar 32 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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