Tom Foster, Author at Landscape Contractor

Oliver Reed, 32, was ready for something new. Image: TAFE NSW Ryde

Institutions, Landscaping industry, State government, Study, TAFE, Updates

TAFE NSW Ryde is helping locals supercharge careers

Northern Sydney locals have been urged to look to TAFE NSW Ryde to “supercharge” their career options after a new report revealed more than a third of workers are considering changing jobs this year. Read More

Tom Foster2 days agoMay 14, 2025

Both Mat and the Hustler made the heavy work look very easy indeed. Images: Prime Creative Media

Hustler, Landscaping industry, Mowers, Mowers, skid steers and landscape machinery, Parks, Test drives, Updates, Video test drives

Hustler Super Z HyperDrive Rear Discharge

With a groundspeed up to an amazing 25.7kph and a 45L fuel capacity, the Hustler Super Z HyperDrive can deal with a great deal of work in a very short time. Landscape Contractor took the big zero turn for a run and came away very impressed. Read More

Tom Foster2 days agoMay 14, 2025

A1 Rubber processes over 7500 tonnes of used tyres each year, manufacturing durable, visually appealing products for playgrounds, landscaping, gyms, commercial spaces and more. Images: A1 Rubber

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Tyres into opportunity

The environmental importance of upcycling tyres and A1 Rubber’s leadership in the field. Read More

Tom Foster5 days agoMay 11, 2025

Accessibility, Awards, Landscaping industry, Updates, WorldSkills Australia

Building the future, together

Trevor Schwenke, CEO at WorldSkills Australia, joins Landscape Contractor as a regular contributor, keeping us updated on WorldSkills Australia’s activities and successes, building the future, together. Read More

Tom Foster6 days agoMay 10, 2025

There’s no doubt the EcoMow R96 is an imposing machine. Images: Prime Creative Media

battery power, Cordless, EcoTec, EcoTeq, EcoTeq, Electric mowers, Landscaping innovations, Mowers, Mowers, skid steers and landscape machinery, Ride-on mowers, Test drives, Updates, Video test drives

EcoMow R96 from EcoTeq

The EcoMow R96 zero turn has been meticulously crafted to support the unique needs of local governments and facilities maintenance contractors who maintain expansive outdoor spaces. After a day of testing the R96, Blue Ridge Property Maintenance’s Mat Wandmaker was a big fan. Read More

Tom FosterMay 9, 2025, 7:43 amMay 9, 2025

Ditch Witch, Landscaping innovations, Updates, Vacuum excavation

Ditch Witch AX30-300

The Ditch Witch AX30-300 allows optimum productivity for contractors needing excavation. Read More

Tom FosterMay 8, 2025, 9:12 amMay 8, 2025

A relaxed and sometimes insightful look at the real landscapers and the landscaing industry. Images: Landscaping Victoria

Associations, Landscaping industry, Landscaping Victoria, Updates

Real landscapers. Real talk

The Front Garden is a relaxed, insightful, and sometimes unexpectedly raw look at landscapers and the landscaping industry in all its complexity. Read More

Tom FosterMay 2, 2025, 8:54 amMay 2, 2025

Accessibility, Brandt, Landscaping industry, Mowers, skid steers and landscape machinery, Updates

Flexible leases from Brandt

Get the equipment you need when you need it with flexible leases from Brandt. Read More

Tom FosterMay 1, 2025, 1:13 pmMay 1, 2025

Autumn colours start showing their beauty. Image: Greg Brave/stock.adobe.com

Jonathan Garner, Landscaping industry, Parks, Plant care, Updates

Autumn is here

Horticulturist, gardening consultant, and designer Jonathan Garner loves this time of year. Autumn is one of his favourite seasons. Read More

Tom FosterApril 30, 2025, 9:24 amApril 30, 2025

Grevilleas, a genus of over 360 Australian native plants, produce nectar loved by birds and are popular remembrance plants. Image: Marc Worner

Landscaping industry, Marc Worner, Updates

Remembrance. Lest we forget

Marc Worner explores the relevance of ceremonial and remembrance plants to one of the southern hemisphere’s most honoured and humbling ceremonies. Read More

Tom FosterApril 29, 2025, 4:30 pmApril 29, 2025

Tom Foster

TAFE NSW Ryde is helping locals supercharge careers

Hustler Super Z HyperDrive Rear Discharge

Tyres into opportunity

Building the future, together

EcoMow R96 from EcoTeq

Ditch Witch AX30-300

Real landscapers. Real talk

Flexible leases from Brandt

Autumn is here

Remembrance. Lest we forget

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