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The ZAXIS-7 compact excavators from Hitachi are designed to enhance productivity. Image: Hitachi CM

ZAXIS-7 compact excavators

Hitachi Construction Machinery’s ZAXIS-7 compact excavators – the ZX75US-7 and ZX85USB-7 – are proving ideal for the Australian market.
Caring for a new garden without a thorough brief or understanding of the landscape asset can consume a great deal of time and be costly to the establishment of the garden. Design intent

Design intent

Horticulturist, gardening consultant, and designer, Jonathan Garner, underlines some important factors, including design intent, in servicing both client and industry.
The Redfern building is adorned with the iconic ‘Welcome to Redfern’ mural, but will soon display local memories, knowledge and histories shared by Aboriginal residents of The Block. Image: Phoebe Pratt/City of Sydney

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 …
Landscapers should implement a design that complements the home, the owners’ lifestyles, and accommodates both budget and landscape business strategy.

Budget landscaping

Marc Worner suggests a quote should always be firm, but there should be a little room to budge it.
MicroPro Sienna landscaping sleepers are incredibly versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications. Image: Koppers Performance Chemicals.

MicroPro Sienna: embracing durability and aesthetics

MicroPro Sienna landscaping sleepers utilise an innovative micronised colouring system developed in conjunction with the new generation MicroPro timber preservative …
A broker can ensure your coverage scales with your operations. They’ll also help keep you compliant with industry regulations and offer ongoing reviews to adjust your policies as needed. Image: Tomasz Zajda/stock.adobe.com

Advantages of using an insurance broker

Running a landscaping business in Australia comes with its own set of risks, from damage to property and equipment to …

MOWERS, SKID STEERS AND LANDSCAPE MACHINERY

Brandt offers top-notch John Deere equipment, providing professionals with the tools they need to create and maintain stunning landscapes. Images: Brandt

Brandt and John Deere

In today’s world where efficiency and reliability are key, Brandt and John Deere stand out as an indispensable partners for …
Kress Commercial equipment is designed with professional landscapers in mind. Images: Kress

Kress Commercial – investing in the future

Kress Commercial offers a suite of tools that not only meet the demands of professionals, but exceed them, making it …
Robotic mowers and robotic mowing open a new avenue of work and revenue.

Robotic and autonomous mowers

While the newest thing is not always the better thing, the same can be said for the traditional way not …
One of the big names in the Access Service Australia catalogue is Merlo, and that includes the Cingo tracked dumpers. Images: Access Services Australia

Access Service Australia and Merlo

With a strong relationship already in place, Access Service Australia had no hesitation in offering Merlo products to its Australian …
Milwaukee® M18 FUEL™ 21" and 18" Self-Propelled Dual Battery Mowers

Milwaukee® M18 FUEL™ Self-Propelled Dual Battery Mowers

Delivering excellent cut quality and more maximum torque than 200cc petrol-powered competitors, Milwaukee® M18 FUEL™ mowers meet the performance needs …
Hustler Mowers has been in production since 1964, consistently setting the standard for quality and performance. Images: Hustler Mowers

Hustler Mowers: 60 years and still going strong

Since 1964, Hustler Mowers has been synonymous with innovation and quality in the lawn-care industry. In Australia, Hustler Mowers continues …

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LANDSCAPING INNOVATIONS

The VP80A is powered by a reliable Honda engine. Image: Wacker Neuson

Wacker Neuson VP80A Vibratory Plate

the EcoHaul Turf400X delivers power, agility, and efficiency.

EcoHaul Turf400X from EcoTeq

Volvo CE’s electric machines offer near-silent operation, a crucial feature for noise-sensitive areas. Images: CJD Equipment

Volvo CE’s electric machines in Australia

LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS

Landscape Contractor new issue.

The November/December 2024 issue

An outdoor are with pool and under-deck drainage.

Under-deck drainage

LIAWA trade show poster

New sponsor for LIAWA Trade Show and Forum

LANDSCAPING INDUSTRY

Madeleine Wilson, apprentice at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Image: NSW Department of Education

From copywriting to the Royal Botanic Garden

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Five simple ways to improve your business

Juan Agustin Tolosa Paz worked as a real estate agent in his home city Buenos Aires in Argentina before completing a Diploma of Landscape Design with TAFE NSW to start a new career.

A new career in landscape design

Mowers

The Masport TTM lawncare experience

The TTM108SH V-Twin was a huge success when launched in Australia last year. Now there’s two new models in the TTM line.
Transform your lawncare routine with the latest additions to the Masport TTM ride-on mower family! Following the incredible success of …

Husqvarna’s robotic lawn mowers

Justin Mortan of Sure Green has found Husqvarna robotic lawnmowers an excellent option for maintaining the grounds of a large school.
How Husqvarna’s robotic lawn mowers have elevated lawn maintenance at Leppington Anglican College.

Hire companies feature presentation

Skid steers and compact loaders for hire from a company.
Hire companies form the backbone of landscaping and property-maintenance businesses around Australia.

Tech

People from around the world can now access digital records of more than one million plants with the launch of the first searchable image archive from the National Herbarium of New South Wales.

NSW Herbarium goes global

People from around the world can now access digital records of more than one million plants with the launch of …
Caterpillar Global technician in front of a skid steer.

CATERPILLAR Global Dealer Technician Challenge

Caterpillar has hosted the inaugural Global Dealer Technician Challenge in Melbourne, highlighting the importance of skilled technicians.

Navigating the challenges of electric fleet transition

Navigating the challenges of electric fleet transition – transitioning mower fleets from fuel to electric – has been growing in …

Which Plant Where online tool

Which Plant Where is a free online tool which helps select climate-appropriate plant species for urban landscape projects.

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The Landscape Show 2024

Hitachi ZX85USB-5 and Pinnacle Civil and Rail

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Landscape industry gains trade recognition in South Australia

In a significant win for the state’s landscape industry, the Government of South Australia has officially declared landscape construction as …
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Free webinar

Organised by the Fair Work Ombudsman, this free webinar will help small-business owners learn what tools and resources are available …

Asbestos-contaminated mulch update: The Landscape Association

The Landscape Association (TLA) provides an update on the escalation of the asbestos-contaminated mulch issue and shares current information and …

Arborgreen partners with LVML to present The Landscape Show 2023

Arborgreen, Australia’s most resourceful provider of landscaping and horticultural products and expertise, is proud to announce its sponsorship of The …

Big boots to fill

Let me get this straight: I’m not a horticulturist or a landscaper, so it feels like a baptism of fire …