Now that the world is opening up after years of Covid-19 border closures, you should take the time to expand your horizons argues Mark...

Rain gardens and rainwater tanks are two ways landscapers can design environments that cope well with heavy rainfall. Read on to find out...

Tort defines the obligation of one person or entity to another, so when a council-owned tree falls on a parked car, who is at fault?...

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...

The winner of 2022’s NZ Home Lawn of the Year shares his secrets and explains how he became a green-thumbed master Spraying out his...

Readylawn Managing Director Roger Morgan gives his top tips for getting through winter in one piece, while keeping clients and staff...

Arboriculture expert Mark Roberts discusses if trees can be a problem for industry professionals, and what to do if they are As an...

Did you know that just because a tree is in your client’s yard doesn’t automatically mean you can work on or around it? Arboriculture...

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...

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...

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,...

A veteran in the landscaping industry, David Clayton-Greene has owned his company for 26 years, and is currently putting all his...

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...

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,...

Registered Master Landscapers from all corners of Canterbury came together on a HELL Pizza-inspired charity project to create...

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...