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Landscape Contractor Magazine
Lest we forget
Marc Worner explores the relevance of ceremonial plants to one of the southern hemisphere's most honoured and humbling ceremonies.
5 min |
March - April 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Landscape CONTRACTOR
There are some interesting changes going on in the on in the Australian landscaping world, and I think they're mostly good.
1 min |
March - April 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Hustler FasTrak and FasTrak SDX
Hustler’s FasTrak and FasTrak SDX range of commercial zero turns are designed to bring power to the ambitious homeowner and light commercial operator.
1 min |
March - April 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
ResourceCo
A leader in the recovery and re-manufacturing of primary resources, ResourceCo extracts maximum value from materials otherwise destined for landfill. What does that mean to landscapers? A company which can not only make construction jobs far more environmentally friendly, but considerably more profitable.
3 min |
March - April 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Rubber Mulch by AI Rubber
A smart alternative to traditional bark mulch.
2 min |
March - April 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Autumn clean up
Whether maintaining a small garden or a larger lifestyle block, Masport has a comprehensive range of quality products to cover most outdoor needs.
1 min |
March - April 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Merlo DM9
Merlo's reliable, versatile dumper is built to handle big loads over almost any type of terrain, and is now available in Australia.
1 min |
March - April 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Grand design
John Gabriele has designs on a biophilic future.
5 min |
March - April 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
From copywriting to the Royal Botanic Garden
It's a long way from London to Sydney, and an even longer way from writing copy for insurance companies and marketing websites to caring for plants in one of the world's foremost horticultural installations. Thanks to a scholarship and a will to succeed, there's an apprentice who's well on her way in both journeys.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Hustler Super Z HyperDrive
A top choice for commercial users and municipality managers due to their exceptional performance, durability, and efficiency, the Hustler Super Z range is designed to handle the rigorous demands of large-scale mowing operations, providing numerous benefits that enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
1 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
The new EcoMow R96
Engineered to meet the growing demand for a robust, efficient, zero-emission and low-maintenance solution to maintain Australia's vast open spaces.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Cingo M8.3TD-EVO
Thanks to its compact size, the Cingo M8.3TD-EVO is a multifunction machine ideal for working in particularly confined spaces.
1 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Navigating government bids and tenders
Jason Cooney is the Director of The Tender Team - a bid and tender writing consultancy helping landscaping businesses across Australia win government and private-sector bids and contracts. Jason offered Landscape Contractor a few hints from his area of expertise.
3 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Master at work
A good work vehicle is as important as any other professional tool. A Victorian gardening and landscaping company is enjoying the benefits of upgrading to Renault's versatile and efficient Master Van
3 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
A night of record-breaking achievement
The Master Landscapers of South Australia (MLSA) proudly hosted its annual Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner at the stunning SkyCity Ballroom in November, 2024. The event brought together over 370 guests to honour the exceptional achievements of South Australia's landscaping industry.
1 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
The Cub Cadet ZTXS series
The Cub Cadet ZTXS series of mowers is a standout choice for commercial job sites, offering a blend of innovative features and practical benefits that cater to the demanding needs of professional landscapers.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
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.
1 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Australian Opal
AI Rubber continues to support the growing demand for durable and vibrant surfacing solutions across the region.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
The Masport handheld range
Masport's handheld range is designed and built to handle gardening and property maintenance work.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Bobcat gets it right
Selling good equipment is only part of great service. For this hobby farmer, Bobcat's after-sales attention really stood out.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Trend setting
John Gabriele marks the ongoing and upcoming trends in Australian landscaping.
5 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Leading by design
Marc Worner recommends studying the work of leading horticulturalists and designers.
5 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Flowtech Industries and Ditch Witch
Based in Narromine in western NSW, Flowtech Industries is kept busy with irrigation and electrical work that requires a machine with muscle. But there's a lot of distance to cover. When the time came for the company to invest in its own machine, the Ditch Witch SK900 was the clear choice.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Happy New Year and hurry up autumn
Jonathan Garner has his head in the cloud.
4 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Tough as nails
JCB's new mini excavator offers improved features, top performance and a focus on safety.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Working remote
When it comes to safety and handling the toughest terrain, Mitch Burn of MJB Contracting Services and his RC Mowers R-60 make a very capable combination.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Honda's first-ever battery-powered chainsaw
The durability, quality, and reliability you'd expect from a Honda.
1 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
ProGarden: pro Kress users
Based on Sydney's northern beaches, ProGarden made the commitment to battery power nearly a decade ago. The change to Kress equipment has been a big and positive one.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
New financial year.New financial rules
When the new financial year ticked over, so did a handful of changes to the National Minimum Wage, casual employment and business-name and company-registration fees, among others.
2 min |
July - August 2024
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Honda's new generation of TM izyON™™ battery lawnmowers
The Honda HRG466 and HRG416 come equipped with all you need for a betterlooking lawn, offering quiet, clean and powerful performance with zero-emissions.
2 min |