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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Australian Opal

AI Rubber continues to support the growing demand for durable and vibrant surfacing solutions across the region.

The Masport handheld range

Masport's handheld range is designed and built to handle gardening and property maintenance work.

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.

Trend setting

John Gabriele marks the ongoing and upcoming trends in Australian landscaping.

Leading by design

Marc Worner recommends studying the work of leading horticulturalists and designers.

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.

Happy New Year and hurry up autumn

Jonathan Garner has his head in the cloud.

Tough as nails

JCB's new mini excavator offers improved features, top performance and a focus on safety.

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.

Honda's first-ever battery-powered chainsaw

The durability, quality, and reliability you'd expect from a Honda.

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.

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.

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.

Renault Master Van

Renault Master is the largest van in Renault's hard-working commercial catalogue. With many body types available, it's also the most versatile van in the range. While Master Van can be fitted out to suit almost any business, it's particularly at home with the cargo area full of landscaping tools and materials and the cabin doubling as a high-comfort, mobile office.

Diamond Mowers SK Brush Cutters

Harness the proven power, precision and performance of Diamond for core land maintenance needs.

Hitachi and TJ Earthmoving

After many years of working compact excavators, TJ Earthworks is rapt with the new Hitachi ZX85USB-7.

Compact power and reliable quality

SDLG's ER616F is working hard with Melbourne-based Sportscape Constructions.

Hitachi and Glascott Landscape and Civil

A southern-Queensland based landscaping and civil-construction company has recently purchased a pair of Hitachi excavators and couldn't be happier with the result. The company is so happy it's ordered two more.

Bobcat and Compact Mini Earthworks

Bobcat is Jonty Guy's go-to equipment brand, no question about it.

Cingo M500 and M12.3

Merlo's Cingo tracked carriers are ideal for transporting materials and equipment, offering exceptional versatility and access to confined spaces.

Cat and Whitleah Asphalt

Cat's PC306 With Water has been a a real cost saver and productivity booster for NSW. contractor Whitleah Asphalt