Tom Foster, Author at Landscape Contractor

This year’s exhibit includes a community and sustainable garden at the Southee Pavilion Forecourt. Image: TAFE NSW

Design, Landscaping industry, Parks, Shows, TAFE, Updates

TAFE NSW at the 2025 Royal Easter Show

TAFE NSW’s landscape, construction, and horticulture design at the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show features plants propagated across three TAFE NSW campuses – Richmond, Padstow, and Ryde campuses – specifically for the show. Read More

Tom FosterApril 17, 2025, 1:17 pmApril 17, 2025

It’s important young workers know their workplace health and safety rights and obligations. The young workers etoolkit can help. Image: Drobot Dean/stock.adobe.com

Accessibility, Business, Government, Landscaping industry, Legislation, OH&S, State government, Updates, WHS/OH&S

eToolkit for young workers

SafeWork NSW has put together an eToolkit offering a range of resources specifically developed to support young workers’ safety. Read More

Tom FosterApril 15, 2025, 8:32 amApril 15, 2025

BizCover has a way of protecting your tools. Image: RAW/stock.adobe.com

BizCover, BizCover, Insurance, Landscaping industry, Upcoming Events

Tools need protecting

It could happen to any landscaper: arriving at the ute at the start of the day reveals thieves have taken off with the vehicle – and the tools and equipment kept locked and secured inside. Read More

Tom FosterApril 14, 2025, 3:46 pmApril 14, 2025

battery power, Cordless, Landscaping innovations, Mowers, skid steers and landscape machinery, STIHL, Updates

STIHL TSA 300

In the ever-evolving world of construction and hardscaping, professionals demand tools that deliver both power and precision. Enter the STIHL TSA 300, the latest innovation in the AP Battery System. Read More

Tom FosterApril 11, 2025, 9:10 amApril 11, 2025

Bobcat’s E20z and T450 work hard, but are well looked after. Image: Maleny Botanic Gardens

Attachments, Bobcat, Bobcat, Excavators, Mowers, skid steers and landscape machinery, Parks, Plant care, Updates

Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bobcat

Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World must be one of the most scenic and peaceful establishments within one of Queensland’s most peaceful and scenic destinations. The facility is kept in fabulous condition by dedicated staff and some hard-working Bobcat equipment. Read More

Tom FosterApril 10, 2025, 8:28 amApril 10, 2025

Changes to entry-level classifications in Horticulture Award and Pastoral Award took effect on April 01, 2025

Associations, Awards, Government, Landscaping industry, LIAWA, LIAWA, Updates

Horticulture and Pastoral Awards changes

The Fair Work Commission has advised that the Horticulture and Pastoral Awards have new definitions and minimum pay rates for entry-level classifications from 1 April 2025.

Rubber Mulch by A1 Rubber

Rubber mulch by A1 Rubber is a smart alternative to traditional bark mulch. Read More

Tom FosterApril 7, 2025, 5:17 pmApril 7, 2025

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Masport outdoor power equipment

Whether maintaining a small garden or a larger lifestyle block, Masport outdoor power equipment has a comprehensive range of quality products to cover most outdoor needs. Read More

Tom FosterApril 7, 2025, 8:23 amApril 7, 2025

Built on LiuGong’s proven F-series excavator platform, the manufacturer’s electrically-powered excavators offer superior control, reduced energy consumption and faster response times across diverse applications. Equipped with a water-cooled, permanent magnet motor and intelligent temperature control, they deliver zero emissions, low noise and lower operating costs. Pictured is the 9027FE compact excavator. Image: LiuGong Australia

battery power, Excavators, Landscaping industry, Landscaping innovations, LiuGong, LiuGong, Mowers, skid steers and landscape machinery, Updates

Electrically-powered LiuGong

There’s been plenty of global fanfare about LiuGong’s wide range of electrically-powered equipment. Several machines are already rolling in the Australian market with strong appeal. Read More

Tom FosterApril 6, 2025, 1:47 pmApril 6, 2025

Moa-Li found herself drawn to the tangible satisfaction of transforming outdoor spaces. Image: LD Total

Accessibility, Associations, Landscaping industry, LIAWA, LIAWA, Updates

Moa-Li Pill: breaking ground

When Moa-Li Pill arrived in Australia in 2003, fresh out of high school in Sweden, she was eager to embrace the sun, surf and the famously friendly Australian culture. Like many young travellers, she started her working life in a coffee shop, immersing herself in the local way of life. But fate had bigger plans. A friend suggested she try something new—a job in landscaping. Read More

Tom FosterApril 2, 2025, 8:58 amApril 2, 2025

Tom Foster

TAFE NSW at the 2025 Royal Easter Show

eToolkit for young workers

Tools need protecting

STIHL TSA 300

Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bobcat

Horticulture and Pastoral Awards changes

Read More

Rubber Mulch by A1 Rubber

Masport outdoor power equipment

Electrically-powered LiuGong

Moa-Li Pill: breaking ground

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