Maintaining pervious surfaces
Permcon permeable concrete provides a hardwearing course for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, while acting as filter system for...
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Nov 12 min read
Magnum boots competition winner announced
Throughout July and August, Magnum Boots ran a competition with NZ Landscaper Magazine to kit out one lucky landscaper in a brand-new...
Nov 14 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...
Nov 14 min read
Get your 'sum insured' right
Getting the sum insured right is critical to ensure you’re paying the right premium and getting the cover you expect, explains insurance...
Nov 12 min read
The man involved with it all
David Sole is the latest person to be handed a RML Legacy Award. From building a business to helping run industry organisations, David...
Nov 12 min read
Remote inspections on the way
The Government is progressing with a requirement for Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to use remote inspections as a default approach...
Nov 12 min read
In the blood
Chris Goom’s landscaping legacy can be traced back to his grandfather, who gave him three pieces of advice that shaped him to this day –...
Nov 12 min read
The lease you can do
Get the top-notch John Deere equipment you need when you need it with flexible leases from Brandt In the contracting industry, the...
Nov 12 min read
An unexpected yet rewarding journey
Despite being a fully trained landscaper when he migrated to New Zealand, Robert Luijten was prepared to leave that world behind him....
Nov 12 min read
Legendary Status
John Roper One of New Zealand’s paving entrepreneurs, John Roper started off as a paving contractor more than 50 years ago and built the...
Nov 13 min read
Become a better bidder
Bidding for jobs can be challenging, especially when you’re starting out. As we heard during the Prebble 2024 Young Landscaper of the...
Nov 13 min read
What type of landscaping requests do you get specific to your region? (Possibly due to weather)?
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Nov 13 min read
Sponsors key to RML success
For the first time, the Young Landscaper of the Year (YLOY) competition was run independently of Landscapes of Distinction – and it...
Nov 14 min read
Best azaleas for any garden!
Azaleas are easy care plants requiring little maintenance, which offer a magnificent splash of colour in winter and spring gardens....
Nov 14 min read
Mitre 10 Featured Products
Mitre 10 offers every product landscapers might need – from paving to decking to plants and everything in between. Check out our top...
Nov 14 min read
A design for success
Jon Muller is a Registered Master Landscaper who specialises in design. In this article, he shares what he’s learned about design work...
Sep 131 min read
YLOY profile – Jarod Anderson
Jarod Anderson is a little different to the usual Young Landscaper of the Year entrant as he’s the only competitor to run his own...
Sep 111 min read
YLOY profile – Sean Pearless
Sean Pearless can thank his upbringing for his connection to the outdoors, and although he took a longer route to the industry than some...
Sep 111 min read
YLOY profile – Ryan Harris
Some young landscapers were born with green thumbs, others found theirs later in life. That’s true of Second Nature Senior Landscaper...
Sep 111 min read
YLOY profile – Izaak Mirfin
Izaak is a quick learner who has caught on in leaps and bounds during his time at Ridge Projects, says Director Jack Cooke. “At only 22...
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