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Sep 6, 20241 min read
YLOY profile – Taumata O Te Ra Lowe
Taumata O Te Ra Lowe is a site foreman for Luijten Landscapes with nearly five years’ experience under his belt and skill in a wide range...
Sep 6, 20241 min read
YLOY profile – Kale Huddleston
Kale Huddleston has put in the hard yards with Sole Landscapes and, in less than three years, has progressed from the position of...
Sep 6, 20241 min read
YLOY profile – Dillyn van der Merwe
Landscaping runs in Dillyn van der Merwe’s veins. His dad owned a landscaping business in South Africa, and when the family moved to New...
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Ensuring compliance for retaining wall barriers
Get the right compliant solution for your project that complements the landscape, at an affordable rate! As residential development in...
Sep 2, 20241 min read
YLOY profile – Kristen Gill
Kristen Gill is a site foreman for Sculptural Landscapes’ and is in the final year of her apprenticeship. She says she entered the...
Sep 2, 20244 min read
Fencing 101
Building a fence might seem straightforward but there are a number of consent issues to consider. Understand whether your client needs a...
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Tips for getting paid on time - part 2
Late or bad payers can have a serious impact on a business’ cashflow, affecting its ability to cover staff wages or pay for materials in...
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Creating green walls with climbers and fedges
Many new-build and land packages focus on maximising build space, while reducing planting space, which can result in small, impersonal...
Sep 2, 20242 min read
The lease you can do
Get the equipment you need when you need it with flexible leases from Brandt In the contracting industry, the timelines are short and...
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Building networks to break down barriers
Building relationships and fostering a sense of belonging is the name of the game for the 2024 Women in Construction meet up, says Queens...
Sep 2, 20243 min read
What’s your experience with fencing regulations?
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Don't get screwed by labour costs!
When you're in the landscaping game, a key part of getting your quote right is figuring out your labour costs accurately. It's not just...
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