Exposed to the elements, timber decks frequently need repairs to stay looking good and remain safe to use. While most landscapers are...

Mark Roberts runs through the why and how’s of pruning – and relays some common mistakes I have a friend and colleague at Christchurch...

Turf construction and grow-in can be challenging at the best of times, especially if the turf in question is on the historic Lancaster...

Is a retaining wall really needed? Is a consent needed? Does the Building Code apply to the construction of retaining walls? Find out all...

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...

Paving units of concrete, clay, brick, timber, stone or tile are popular and attractive options, though it’s essential they are installed...

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,...

Falling victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect could cost you time and money, so don’t be afraid to seek specialist help The expression ‘a...

In the current climate, jobs need to be done when they need to be done, which sometimes means sowing, turfing or hydroseeding lawns in...

Paving units of concrete, clay, brick, timber, stone or tile are popular and attractive options, though it’s essential they are installed...

Thanks to uniform stress, a hollow tree doesn’t always mean a weak tree. This is worth considering if a client has asked you whether a...

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,...

Everyone has ‘how-to’ advice on pruning. Some is good, some not that bad, but most is just wrong. In defence of the bad, I suspect the...

The question of whether to renovate or replace a lawn isn’t always a simple decision, but after years of doing both, ReadyLawn shares the...

Paving units of concrete, clay, brick, timber, stone or tile are popular and attractive options, though it’s essential they are installed...

Arborist Mark Roberts tells us how planting a tree requires a lot more than simply sticking it in the ground. Considering the tree’s...

Economic and ethical incentives increasingly steer compost and green waste away from landfill. However, composting is more complicated...

Fences, screens and walls are fundamental aspects of landscape design and construction, defining borders, creating spaces and providing...

Most landscape construction projects begin with some form of earthworks, ranging from simple small-scale levelling to major excavation or...

When is soil just dirt, why should you care, and what can you do about it? Arborist Mark Roberts digs into this important topic When I...