Discounting: Strategic move or mistake?
What’s the best move to make when work is thin on the ground – should you discount your pricing or hold firm? Daniel Fitzpatrick from The...
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Mar 12 min read
Planting near pools
Recently, while I was at my local outdoor pool, I couldn’t help noticing that the whole 40 or so minutes I was swimming, the attendant...
Mar 15 min read
Barriers for swimming pools
Strict regulations ensure the safety of children around swimming pools by requiring the installation of suitable barriers and restricting...
Dec 22, 20235 min read
Cover all your bases!
Managing risk as a landscaper is about more than just having the right insurance, explains Ben Rickard Having the correct insurance in...
Dec 22, 20232 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, 20234 min read
Life’s design
Whether he knew it or not, Luke Robertson’s life was leading him to a moment of choice – strike out on his own or take a job that...
Dec 22, 20234 min read
CCAA updates now apply
The Construction Contractors Amendment Act has been updated again and, after 5 October 2023, landscapers must ensure commercial contracts...
Dec 22, 20236 min read
Nine warning signs you can’t miss
There are always warning signs in business before trouble appears but, unless you actively look for them, they can take you by surprise....
Dec 22, 20231 min read
Plants for a classic white garden
A classic white garden is perfect if your clients want you to create solace in the space. Horticulture expert Rebecca Hughes details...
Dec 22, 20232 min read
A vision of perfection
As you all know, the landscaping game isn’t easy. It’s physical, outdoor work in all weather that demands a lot from its workers and...
Dec 22, 20233 min read
How to manage coastal gardens
If you live in New Zealand, the chances are you’ll need to manage a garden influenced by coastal conditions. In this article,...
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...
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