The Landscaping Podcast
Episodes
Episode 183 - Peter Donegan - MIFGS 2024 Garden Preview
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Peter Donegan about the story behind his upcoming Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show design.It's support...
Episode 182 - Chris England - Merrywood Plants
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Chris England from Merrywood Plants. Merrywood plants is a nursery specialising in espaliered plants and after espalierin...
Episode 181 - Keith Edwards - Keith Edwards Landscape Consultant
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Keith Edwards of Keith Edwards Landscape Consultant. Keith has been in the industry more than 40 years so is a wealth of ...
Episode 180 - Simon Rosa - Simon Rosa Landscaping
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Simon Rosa from Simon Rosa Landscaping, a landscape design, construction and maintenance business based in Bendigo.Simon ...
Episode 179 - Chloe Thomson - Bean There Dug That
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Chloe Thomson from Bean There Dug That and also Sprout School.Chloe is an educator with her course teaching all things ga...
Episode 178 - Nick Bransgrove - Lawns In Good Nick
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Nick Bransgrove from Lawns In Good Nick. Nick started his social media account a couple of years ago after renovating his...
Episode 177 - Bec Bennett - Annan Homestead
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Bec Bennett.Bec is another lucky person who knew what industry she wanted to work in from an early age, taking trips to t...
Episode 176 - Matt Ferguson - Ferguson Landscape Design
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Matt Ferguson from Ferguson Landscape and Design, a landscape construction company based in Melbourne.Matt has only been ...
Episode 175 - Stacey Swetnam - Legacy Gardens
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Stacey Swetnam from Legacy Gardens, a landscape construction company based in Sydney. Stacey currently works at Harrison&...
Episode 174 - Michael McCoy - Michael McCoy Gardens
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Michael McCoy from Michael McCoy Gardens. Michael is a garden design, writer and was the host of the TV show Dream Garden...
Episode 173 - Lucy Willcox - Lucy Willcox Garden Design
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the final for 2023, I speak with Lucy Willcox from Lucy Willcox Garden Design. Lucy is a solo landscape designer based in London and ...
Episode 172 - Scott Latham - Latham Landscapes
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Scott Latham from Latham Landscapes, a landscape construction company based in Geelong.Scott has only been running the bu...
Episode 171 - Crazy Client Stories
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I read out a collection of "Crazy client stories" that listeners sent in.There's a story about a cigarette smoking cli...
Episode 170 - Ben Scott - Ben Scott Garden Design
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Ben Scott from Ben Scott Garden Design, a Landscape design company based in Melbourne.Ben is one of my favourite designer...
Episode 169 - Is Christmas the end of the world as we know it?
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, the final of the Instagram Live episodes, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on November 26, 2023, is part of our mid week ...
Episode 168 - Andy Watkins - Leaf by Leaf
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Andy Watkins from Leaf By Leaf, a garden maintenance company based in Melbourne.Andy runs a team of four and started out ...
Episode 167 - How hard should you push employees working alongside you?
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on November 19, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagr...
Episode 166 - Steph Walton - Studio Es Design and Co
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Steph Walton from Studio Es Design and Co, a landscape design company based in Adelaide.I was keen to get Steph on to tal...
Episode 165 - How do you deal with the mental sides of running your business?
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on November 12, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagr...
Episode 164 - Bryce Hillig - Local Green Bean
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Bryce Hillig from Local Green Bean, a garden maintenance company based in New South Wales.Bryce is also studying Landscap...
Episode 163 - What's the best software for designing?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on November 5, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagra...
Episode 162 - Grant Boyle - Fig Landscapes
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Grant Boyle from Fig Landscapes, a landscape design, construction and maintenance company based in Byron Bay.Grant shares...
Episode 161 - What qualities do you look for in new employees?
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on October 29, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagra...
Episode 160 - Jack Hanley - The Crazy Running Man
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, where I speak with Jack Hanley of CHF Landscapes, is a little different to the previous 159 episodes. While Jack is a landscaper, and we...
Episode 159 - What's the biggest lesson you've learnt from all of your years in business?
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on October 22, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagra...
Episode 158 - Nick Rickard - Sheoak Design
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Nick Rickard from Sheoak Design. Nick runs a business based on the Mornington Peninsula where he does not only Landscape ...
Episode 157 - Hourly rate or quote, what's the best option?
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on October 15, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagra...
Episode 156 - Nadia Cole - Platylobium Landscape Design
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Nadia Cole from Platylobium Landscape Design, and landscape design company based in Melbourne.Nadia has a great story abo...
Episode 155 - How do I make it as a young landscaper?
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on October 8, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram...
Episode 154 - Steve Rooney - Living Edge Construction
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Steve Rooney from Living Edge Construction, a landscape construction company based in Bendigo, Victoria.Steve has a fasci...
Episode 153 - Would you consider running a course for more advanced aspects of landscaping?
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on October 1, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram...
Episode 152 - A Peter Donegan Catch Up - Peter Donegan Garden Design
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I catch up with Peter Donegan from Peter Donegan Garden Design. This is Peter's third time on the podcast as he was a guest on ep...
Episode 151 - Did you like the gardens or Gelato more at Floriade?
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on September 24, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instag...
Episode 150 - Emm Rice and Jodie O'Toole - Embrace Garden Co and Bay Design Gardens
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Emm Rice from Embrace Garden Co and Jodie O'Toole from Bay Design Gardens. Both based in Melbourne, they met when Jo...
Episode 149 - What's your process when you first visit a site for a design/quote?
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on September 17, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instag...
Episode 148 - Matthew Sears - Rich Earth Landscapes
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Matthew Sears from Rich Earth Landscapes, a landscape design and construction company based in Sydney.Matthew started in ...
Episode 147 - Name a business who has successfully combined construction and maintenance
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on September 10, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instag...
Episode 146 - Joel Smith - One Landscape
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Joel Smith from One Landscape Australia, a landscape construction company based in Canberra.This episode is a very relata...
Episode 145 - When is it getting easier?
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on September 3, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagr...
Episode 144 - Luke Smith - Silverstone Gardening
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Luke Smith from Silverstone Gardening, a maintenance company based in Western Australia.Luke is also the host of The Aust...
Episode 143 - Is it better to collaborate with builders or designers?
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on August 28, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram...
Episode 142 - Tim White - Cascade Landscapes
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Tim White from Cascade Landscapes, a landscape construction company based in Sydney.Tim talks about how he started in the...
Episode 141 - How do you deal with stressful situations in business?
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on August 20, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram...
Episode 140 - Will Bennett - Wilden Design
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Will Bennett from Wilden Design, a Landscape Architecture firm based in Dubai.Will was born and studied in the UK before ...
Episode 139 - Who's your 5 person landscaping dream team?
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on August 13, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram...
Episode 138 - Cam Lynch - Timeless Landscaping Projects
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Cam Lynch from Timeless Landscaping Projects, a construction company based in Ballarat.Cam has a great story about how he...
Episode 137 - What's the best method for a base when laying stone steppers?
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on August 6, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram ...
Episode 136 - Curt O'Toole - Urban Elements Landscapes
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Curt O'Toole from Urban Elements Landscapes, a landscape construction company based in Geelong working on residentia...
Episode 135 - What are your crazy paving 'rules'?
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on July 31, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram e...
Episode 134 - Phil Antcliff and Jack Hayes - Fifth Season Landscapes
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Phil Antcliff and Jack Hayes from Fifth Season Landscapes. A landscape design, construction and maintenance company based...
Episode 133 - What's the most pivotal business decision you've made?
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on July 24, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram e...
Episode 132 - Kate Seddon - Kate Seddon Landscape Design
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Kate Seddon from Kate Seddon Landscape Design, a landscape design company based in Melbourne.Kate runs an extremely popul...
Episode 131 - What are some tips to help manage cashflow?
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on July 16, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram e...
Episode 130 - Daniel Althaus - Althaus Landscape Design
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Daniel Althaus of Althaus Landscape Designs. Daniel runs his design business based out of Ballarat but works in Melbourne...
Episode 129 - How do you boost morale during the mid year slump?
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on July 9, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram ev...
Episode 128 - Dan Knight - Knight Landscapes
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Dan Knight from Knight Landscapes, and landscape construction company based in Geelong.Dan started out in the commercial ...
Episode 127 - John Hall - Cactus Country - Replay of Episode 18
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a replay of episode 18 from almost two years ago. We didn't have enough questions for a Q and A episode this week, so I'm re...
Episode 126 - Craig Clarke - Total Garden Management
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Craig Clarke from Total Garden Management, a garden maintenance company based in Melbourne.Craig started in the industry ...
Episode 125 - How would you spend money to promote more residential landscaping leads?
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on June 25, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram e...
Episode 124 - Special Guest Host - Peter Donegan
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Peter Donegan from Peter Donegan Garden Design takes over as the host and interviews me!Peter asks a lot more thoughtful questions th...
Episode 123 - How do you manage your wet days?
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on June 18, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram e...
Episode 122 - Liam Daly - Wiilde Co Garden Design
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Liam Daly from Wiilde Co Garden Design, a design company currently based on the South Coast of NSW but in the coming week...
Episode 121 - Being profitable or creating sublime work. How do you find the perfect balance?
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on June 12, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram e...
Episode 120 - Adam Beswick - Ovata Gardens
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Adam Beswwick from Ovata Gardens, a design and construction company in Tasmania run by Adam and his wife, who he met whil...
Episode 119 - Is any publicity good publicity?
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on June 4, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram ev...
Episode 118 - Brady Skevington - Boutique Timeless Landscaping
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Brady Skevington from Boutique Timeless Landscaping, a residential and commercial construction company based in Perth, We...
Episode 117 - What are some tips for a landscape tradesman starting to run jobs?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on May 28, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram ev...
Episode 116 - Simon Buchanan - Landart Landscapes
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Simon Buchanan from Landart Landscapes, a design and construction company based in Melbourne.Simon had a similar sound to...
Episode 115 - Is $99/hr per person too high for a landscaper to charge?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on May 21, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram ev...
Episode 114 - Tim Volant - Tim Volant Stonemason
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Tim Volant from Tim Volant Stonemason, a Melbourne based Stonemason who started in the industry when he was 28. Tim has a...
Episode 113 - What is the worst work situation that has happened on site for you/your team?
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on May 14, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram ev...
Episode 112 - Carla Ramsland - R Haus
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Carla Ramsland from R Haus, a Landscape Architecture Studio based in Perth, Western Australia.Carla began her studies in ...
Episode 111 - What do you look for in an employee?
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on May 7, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram eve...
Episode 110 - Liz Filmer - Liz Filmer Landscaping
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Liz Filmer from Liz Filmer Landscaping, a residential and commercial design and construction company based in Gippsland a...
Episode 109 - Do you struggle to keep the motivation levels up?
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on April 30, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram ...
Episode 108 - Cam Hainsworth - Abcam Horticulture
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Cam Hainsworth from Abcam Horticulture, a garden maintenance company based in Melbourne.Cam started working in a couple o...
Episode 107 - What are you putting in your quotes to help protect you?
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on April 23, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram ...
Episode 106 - Brooke Goodwin - Brookes Blooms
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Brooke Goodwin from Brookes Blooms, a landscape design, construction and maintenance company based in Brisbane, Queenslan...
Episode 105 -Do you believe the next 12 months is going to be challenging for landscaping businesses?
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on April 16, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram ...
Episode 104 - Cam Freeden - Peninsula Stonemasons
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Cam Freeden from Peninsula Stonemasons, a stone mason company based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.Cam's pa...
Episode 103 - Is Peter Donegan better looking to the James Bond theme tune or in real life??
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on April 9, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram e...
Episode 102 - Adam Robinson - Adam Robinson Design
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Adam Robinson from Adam Robinson Design, a landscape design and exterior styling firm based in Sydney.Adam is also the br...
Episode 101 - What's it like building a larger show garden compared to a Boutique Garden?
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on April 2, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram e...
Episode 100 - Renata Fairhall - Renata Fairhall Garden Designs
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Renata Fairhall from Renata Fairhall Garden designs, a landscape design business based in Victoria.Renata made the switch...
Episode 99 - How much money do you spend on a garden show?
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on March 28, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram ...
Episode 98 - Steve Dedrick - Endemic Environments
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Steve Dedrick from Endemic Environments. Steve is a landscape designer and native plant specialist based in Adelaide and ...
Episode 97 - Who's the best landscaper in Australia?
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on March 19, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram ...
Episode 96 - Charlie Albone - Inspired Exteriors
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Charlie Albone from Inspired Exteriors, a landscape design, construction and maintenance business operating in Sydney.Cha...
Episode 95 - Should a quote be split 50/50 for labour/materials?
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on March 12, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram ...
Episode 94 - Adam White - Dorset Bottega
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Adam White from Dorset Bottega, a landscape design and construction company based in Brisbane, Queensland.Adam started hi...
Episode 93 - What is the most profitable part within landscaping?
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on March 5, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram e...
Episode 92 - Les Edwards - ED Landscapes
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Les Edwards from ED Landscapes, a design and construction company which started in 2006 and is operating in Sydney and Mu...
Episode 91 - What do you think social media has done for the Landscaping Industry?
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on February 26, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagr...
Episode 90 - Adam Gee - Anston Architectural Products
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Adam Gee from Anston Architectural Products. Adam works as a sales manager at Anston but originally started his working l...
Episode 89 - How do you balance work and life?
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on February 19, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagr...
Episode 88 - Liam Riley - Indigenous Design Landscaping
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Liam Riley from Indigenous Design Landscaping. A design and construction company based in Melbourne who build sustainable...
Episode 87 - What's the best ratio of staff per site?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on February 12, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagr...
Episode 86 - Malcom Berce - Desert Flower Landscaping
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Malcom Berce from Desert Flower Landscaping, a landscape design and construction company based in Adelaide, South Austral...
Episode 85 - When did you know you'd made it in business?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on February 5 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram...
Episode 84 - Darin Bradbury - Mint Pool and Landscape Design
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Darin Bradbury from Mint Pool and Landscape Design, a design company based in Melbourne. Darin has a great, well rounded ...