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Landscape Contractor Magazine
Quieter, cleaner work sites
The LiuGong 820TE electric wheel loader is a compact machine that brings battery power to tasks every landscape contractor knows well: loading topsoil, moving mulch, feeding small dump trucks and more.
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November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
You could be under attack
If you think small business isn't a popular target for cyberattack, you should think again. And think fast.
2 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Honda powers ahead
A new 58V battery mower range has been introduced for consumers and contractors.
3 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
The comfort zone
Being small but powerful makes the JCB 215T compact loader productive and ready to utilise power-hungry attachments.
3 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Bobcat and Pride Gardens
Running Pride Gardens has been a journey of growth, challenge, and opportunity for owner Shem Carroll.
2 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
The mower that pays you back
Hustler zero-turn mowers are engineered to deliver long-term value through a commercial warranty, robust fabricated steel cutting deck, and the reliable power of Kawasaki engines.
2 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Crackdown on licencing
Master Landscapers of South Australia CEO Chris Wiltshire underlines a potential problem for landscapers and points out the association is offering assistance.
1 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Where tomorrow's workforce begins
Trevor Schwenke, Chief Executive Officer at WorldSkills Australia, believes skills are the foundation of Australia’s prosperity.
1 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Housing supply meets green design
Landscaping Victoria is advocating for the inclusion of landscaping on the government policy agenda.
3 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Building retaining walls
Marc Worner deals with the possibility of a slippery slope.
6 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Maintenance that matters
John Gabriele schedules success.
5 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
One minute stress.
Vast Landscapes was born with a focus on the kind of quality landscaping that transforms a home. When it seemed administration of a growing business might be its undoing, the company discovered NextMinute.
3 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
A huge success for The Landscape Association
The Landscape Association has completed its annual Landscape Expo, and it was the biggest and most successful yet.
2 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Shannon Decker
President of The Landscape Association, Shannon Decker is the Director of Now & Zen Landscapes, an award-winning Blue Mountains-based business. Passionate about sustainability, education, and mentoring the next generation of landscapers, he took time out to chat to Landscape Contractor at the recent TLA Landscape Expo.
3 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Pro One Playscapes and A1 Rubber
Being trusted to create safe, dynamic, creative softfall rubber surfaces, especially for children's play areas, puts a great weight of responsibility on the designer and constructor. When a company specialising in that work consistently turns to the same supplier, it's the strongest possible recommendation of that supplier's service and materials.
2 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
LIAWA Awards of Excellence 2025
Landscape Elements has won the 2025 LIAWA Landscape of the Year for The Oval redevelopment at Subi East in Perth, Western Australia.
2 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
High-performance outdoor living
Trex shares the top features to look for in climate-resilient decking.
1 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Smarter turf management starts here
Kress is fast becoming the go-to brand for professionals who demand performance, precision, and sustainability.
2 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Tropic plunder
This award-winning garden showcases the best elements of tropical plantings and refined hardscaping with a considered, elegant design and construction.
3 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Hitachi and ProCoat Group Excavations
Based in Sydney, ProCoat Group specialises in detailed residential swimming-pool builds, drainage, and site prep for the landscaping of newly constructed properties. The company has a clear preference for its choice of excavators.
2 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Living Water Irrigation and Ditch Witch
Living Water Irrigation is a company with a big future, and to help keep pace with its steady growth, a Ditch Witch SK900 was recently added to its list of assets.
2 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Awards for Diamond Mowers
Diamond Mowers' Mini Brush Cutter Pro X has won high industry recognition.
2 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Reduce risk to increase profit
Anna Turner recommends strong systems to help efficiency.
4 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Pesticide chemicals
Jonathan Garner's reaction to chemicals.
5 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Masport Contractor Series
Professional performance without compromise.
1 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Hands on with Hitachi
The Elmore and District Machinery Field Days once again proved why it remains one of Australia's most respected machinery showcases.
1 min |
November - December 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
A big step for MLSA
Master Landscapers of South Australia CEO, Chris Wiltshire, is rapt with his latest news.
2 min |
September - October 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
A1 Rubber and Manuel's Landscaping & Maintenance
For any outfit specialising in children's play areas, the quality and supply of soft-fall materials is critical. AI Rubber hits the mark for one westernSydney company, and has done for a long time.
2 min |
September - October 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
STIHL Australia unleashes its biggest product launch ever
In a bold move that redefines the future of outdoor power equipment, STIHL Australia has unveiled its largest and most powerful product launch to date.
3 min |
September - October 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Setting targets
Anna Turner likes a targeted approach.
4 min |