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Landscape Contractor Magazine
LIAWA Trade Show & Forum 2025
Are you ready to break into one of Australia's fastest-growing landscaping markets? Whether you're a national supplier or local innovator, the LIAWA Trade Show & Forum 2025 is a must-attend opportunity to connect with WA's vibrant landscape industry.
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July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
The Landscape Show 2025
With more than 2200 registered attendees and a fully sold- out exhibition floor, Landscaping Victoria's industry showcase cemented itself as the industry's leading trade event.
1 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Bobcat and McMahon's Earthmoving and Tree Service
A family owned company operating in the Cooma Monaro and Snowy Mountains area of NSW, McMahon's Earthmoving is a big outfit. Director Rachel McMahon was eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new Bobcat R series when we lobbed for a quick chat.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Delay on the building code a hindrance to all
Master Landscapers of South Australia (MLSA) CEO Chris Wiltshire directs our attention to an important delay.
1 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Cingo M12.3 EVO Handler
Looking for a compact and versatile multifunction machine with a big heart? This one's for you.
3 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Celebrating Australia's skills excellence
The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre came alive in June with the beating heart of skills excellence in Australia. Trevor Schwenke, CEO, WorldSkills Australia, was there.
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July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
14 foolproof Australian plants for landscape use
Landscape contractors need to be aware of reasons behind plant specification. There may be unintended consequences from seemingly harmless substitutions.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
From backyard builds to the big leagues
How FlipScreen took a landscaping staple and made it a mining marvel.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Schooled in construction
The Landscape Association highlights a new playground area which celebrates the outdoors and encourages play at Illawong Public School.
3 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Smart solutions for every operation
Brandt can help you stay ahead with flexible equipment solutions, unmatched support, and finance deals that work as hard as you do.
1 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
A1 Rubber and JL Turf Group
When it comes to big projects, providing the synthetic surface for FIFA- quality soccer field must be right up there. JL Turf Group has taken up the challenge of installing a FIFA-accredited pitch at Marrickville in Sydney, and A1 Rubber's AeroRoll is a critical component of the finished product.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Redefining battery-powered OPE
Kress Commercial is leading the way in battery-powered outdoor power equipment with its revolutionary 60V CyberSystem, delivering performance that often surpasses petrol - without the noise, emissions, or high maintenance costs.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Transform your lawn-care experience
The Masport TTM ride-on mower range offers exceptional value, packed with user-friendly features that make mowing easier than ever.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Where possibilities take root
John Gabriele doesn't mind a bit of graft and production.
5 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
STIHL Chainsaw Safety Week
STIHL has donated over $10,000 worth of equipment to Disaster Relief Australia to support its vital work.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Success by design
Who knows what the future holds? For one traveller it held a change of country and a whole new career.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Digging in
Hitachi Construction Machinery's ZAXIS-7 compact excavators - the ZX75US-7 and ZX85USB-7 - have been enthusiastically embraced by, and are right at home with, Australian operators.
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July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Chasing revenue versus chasing costs
Anna Turner points out the importance of focussing on profit, not turnover.
3 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Hustler zero-turn mowers
Professional performance for Australian landscapers.
3 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Small size. Big performance
A versatile compact wheel loader is proving to be a high-performing asset for a Victorian garden and concrete supplies business.
7 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Rust'n'Honey Fungus
Jonathan Garner continues his look at recognising and managing pathogens.
5 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Don't forget the kids
Marc Worner makes the point that, although clients are always adults, it's worth keeping in mind many customers have children who will hopefully also enjoy the spaces created for them.
6 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Green by Nature and RC Mowers
In an Australian first, an Autonomous Mowing Robot is doing service with a contractor, and by all accounts, it's a raging success.
3 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
LiuGong mini loaders and excavators
Expanding construction equipment manufacturer, LiuGong, has a line-up to suit all landscaping operators.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Kress CyberSystem and The Metropolitan Golf Club
Proprietary chemistry in Kress batteries delivers high-current flow while minimising heat buildup - a key factor in extending battery life, maintaining peak performance, and enabling immediate recharging with no cooling time required. It’s a big part of why The Metropolitan Golf Club has embraced Kress equipment.
3 min |
July - August 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
Fresh ideas in WA Landscape Awards
The Landscaping Industry Association of WA (LIAWA) has set a date for this year's biggest celebration of WA's landscaping industry.
2 min |
May - June 2025
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Great work in, and by, SA
Master Landscapers of South Australia (MLSA) CEO Chris Wiltshire has some tips for setting up with an apprentice, and shares a big SA achievement
2 min |
May - June 2025
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Kress Commercial Chainsaws
Cutting-Edge Performance
2 min |
May - June 2025
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Trafic and Master
Renault has a full range of capable commercial vehicles, but for landscapers, the frontrunners are the two hardworking vans: Trafic and Master.
2 min |
May - June 2025
Landscape Contractor Magazine
The Cushman Hauler ProX
An all-electric UTV that works as hard as you do.
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