Tom Foster, Author at Landscape Contractor

The RAM Boring & Excavations depot in Hallam, Victoria.

Excavators, Hitachi, Hitachi, Mowers, skid steers and landscape machinery, News, Test drives, Updates

RAM Boring & Excavations and Hitachi

After more than 40 years gas installation, Mark Neyland and his company, RAM Boring and Excavations, have plenty of experience in knowing what to expect from earthmoving equipment. About 10 years ago Mark changed from the machinery he’d been using for some time to Hitachi, and he hasn’t looked back. Read More

Tom FosterNovember 2, 2024, 10:45 amNovember 2, 2024

Associations, Landscaping industry, Landscaping Victoria, Updates

Relax with The Front Garden podcast

Landscaping Victoria (LV) launched its podcast, The Front Garden, during the pandemic, and it has now tipped over the 100-episode mark, being downloaded by almost 60,000 listeners. Read More

Tom FosterNovember 1, 2024, 8:53 amNovember 1, 2024

A cedar in distress to two landscaping close to trees.

Design, Landscaping industry, Upcoming Events

Landscaping around trees

Horticulturist, gardening consultant, and designer Jonathan Garner points out the importance of landscapers considering the history and needs of mature trees and the care needed in general when landscaping around trees. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 31, 2024, 10:11 amNovember 4, 2024

Skid steers and compact loaders for hire from a company.

Attachments, Excavators, Landscaping industry, Loaders, Mowers, Updates

Hire companies feature presentation

Hire companies form the backbone of landscaping and property-maintenance businesses around Australia. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 28, 2024, 2:52 pmOctober 29, 2024

An exclusive preview of the venue for the 2025 Perth Garden Show is available to LIAWA members.

Associations, LIAWA, LIAWA, Shows, Upcoming Events, Updates

Exclusive preview: Perth Garden Show 2025

LIAWA members have been invited to an exclusive preview of Nursery & Garden Industry Western Australia‘s (NGIWA’s) new venue for the rebranded Perth Garden Show! Read More

Tom FosterOctober 27, 2024, 5:35 pmOctober 27, 2024

Architecture, Business, Design, Landscaping industry, Updates

Handover

Jonathan Garner has some good advice for pleasing clients and building a strong reputation. The handover deserves particular attention. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 25, 2024, 11:13 amOctober 25, 2024

Baruwei Lookout, by CLOUSTON Associates. Image: Shaana McNaught

Architecture, Awards, Landscaping industry, Updates

Australia’s Landscape Architecture Awards

The winners of the 2024 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) National Awards have been announced at a ceremony in Melbourne. Across 16 categories, 37 winners were selected by the National Awards Jury, consisting of prominent landscape architects and esteemed built-environment academics. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 25, 2024, 8:45 amOctober 25, 2024

Mat Wandmaker on the Landscaping Victoria podcast, The Front Garden.

Associations, Business, Landscaping industry, Landscaping Victoria, Updates

Mat Wandmaker on The Front Garden!

In the latest episode of Landscaping Victoria’s podcast, of The Front Garden, hosted by Richie Hinton from Landscaping Victoria, guest – and Landscape Contractor machine tester – Mat Wandmaker shares his journey of transitioning from banking into garden maintenance and building a successful business. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 24, 2024, 2:22 pmOctober 24, 2024

Climbers have the versatility to cover or decorate fences, pillars posts, and other vertical surfaces to create gardens.

Design, Landscaping industry, Updates

Vertical gardens climb new heights

Vertical gardens have become part of mainstream landscape design in both large-scale commercial and small urban designs. John Gabriele outlines a few of their features. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 23, 2024, 4:52 pmOctober 23, 2024

Redfern terrace soon to receive a facelift.

Parks, Updates

Redfern Terrace to become a living museum

The City of Sydney is looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to transform a narrow terrace in Redfern into a living museum. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 22, 2024, 10:49 amOctober 22, 2024

Tom Foster

RAM Boring & Excavations and Hitachi

Relax with The Front Garden podcast

Landscaping around trees

Hire companies feature presentation

Exclusive preview: Perth Garden Show 2025

Handover

Australia’s Landscape Architecture Awards

Mat Wandmaker on The Front Garden!

Vertical gardens climb new heights

Redfern Terrace to become a living museum

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