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Top tropical tips
The tropical look is appealing to many, but how can landscapers strike a balance between giving clients what they want and making...
Nov 1, 20233 min read


How to deal with wet areas
With spring upon us, landscapers around the country will be dealing with the effects of wet weather – but how many know how to properly...
Sep 4, 20234 min read


Landscaping with planters
As we have moved away from the quarter-acre section to high-density townhouses and apartments, landscapers have had to learn new skills...
Jun 30, 20234 min read


Landscaping on a slope
New Zealand’s hilly landscape can present both challenges and opportunities for landscapers. In this article, expert Jon Muller discusses...
May 1, 20234 min read


Right plant, right place
In real estate, the saying goes “location, location, location”, which suggests that where your house is located will give you the best...
Mar 1, 20234 min read


Soil Preparation in Landscaping
Successful planting depends on more than just choosing the right flower or shrub. In this article, the Blue Mountain Nurseries experts...
Dec 22, 20225 min read


Installing a hedge? Use this guide
Picking the right option for a hedge can be tricky as there are lots of factors to consider before you make your choice. Botany expert...
Sep 1, 20222 min read


A guide to rhododendrons
Rhododendrons are a hardy plant that thrives in moist soil. Here’s some expert guidance you can pass onto your clients on how to properly...
Jan 1, 20222 min read


Ground cover Part 2
In any great garden design, the icing on the cake is the covering of the ground – that last finishing touch once you have the trees,...
Jan 1, 20221 min read


Greene by name, green by nature
A veteran in the landscaping industry, David Clayton-Greene has owned his company for 26 years, and is currently putting all his...
Jan 1, 20225 min read


Ground cover covered
In any great garden design, the icing on the cake is the covering of the ground – that last finishing touch once you have the trees,...
Nov 1, 20211 min read


The birds and the bees
A growing number of clients are asking landscape professionals to assist them in attracting birds and insects (mainly bees) to their...
Mar 1, 20214 min read
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