The Australian Lawn & Garden Podcast

Josh Sims is an accomplished turf professional, he also happens to be the identical twin of Australia most popular lawn YouTuber, Ben Sims. If you want to get a brief look behind the scenes on what it's like to be responsible for maintaining an 18 hole golf course then this will be a very interesting episode for you. Patreon to support the podcast patreon.com/user?u=93144780

Jim Penman is one of the most well known Australian businessmen, he may also be the most misunderstood. The Jim's Group has over 5000 franchisees and does almost $1 billion in sales in a single year. In this podcast we talk about the things that make Jim tick, how he views the world and we reveal a side to Jim that you probably didn't think he had.

In this podcast we explore the one of the most controversial subjects in agriculture and garden care, Glyphosate. Interviewing Australian Agricultural Professor Jim Pratley to reveal the truth about the controversy.

Wally Pearce is an Australian turf expect who helps many turf professionals, including stadium turf managers and golf course superintendents, create the right nutrition program for their lawns. In this podcast we delve into the world of fertilisers to explore the differences in products and how the average lawn contractors can use these products to get better results and increase income.

In this episode we dive deep into the extraordinary life and experiences of BJ Wallace. As a lawn mowing contractor and ambassador of Scag Mowers, BJ has seen it all. But his story is so much more than just grass and mowers. In this compelling episode, we explore BJ's journey, filled with trials, triumphs, and an sense of humor that shines through even the darkest times. From testing cutting-edge...

Join Joe Rogers, the turf expert from Lawn Solutions Australia, as he reveals the secrets behind the testing process of market-ready lawns. Discover how Joe's lifelong involvement in turf, starting from his childhood, has shaped his expertise in the field. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into stadium turf management and the secrets that have remained hidden from the public. And hold onto...

Many people in the industry know that they need to charge more, but they don't know how to find the clients who pay more. In this video we go through exactly what we do to get higher end clients willing to pay higher end prices. This is all about marketing strategy. There is an assumption that you are already doing good, fair, quality work as there is no strategy that can fix a poor service. But i...

Craig Ratcliffe is up there with some of the best gardeners in Australia. His hedge work is amazing and in this podcast Craig is giving a masterclass on how he gets straight, and healthy hedges. 0:00 Intro 19:50 How to do straight vertical cuts28:23 Horizontal cuts45:50 Common mistakes47:00 Advice for healthy hedges and tips for feeding50:00 What hedges work best for a tight look52:22 Tools to use...

In this episode, we look behind the scenes of the Aussie lawn care industry with Australian lawn care inventor Ben van der Giessen. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind automowers as he reveals insider knowledge and sheds light on their potential. Discover his thoughts on the effectiveness of cylinder mowers and a discussion on Ben's most underrated products, offering you a glimpse into the hid...

Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring an inspiring interview with Geoff McPhee, a seasoned Australian lawn mowing contractor with an incredible 35 years of experience. Join us as we delve into Geoff's fascinating journey, where he shares invaluable insights into his business strategies, diversification, proud achievements, effective communication, and overcoming client objections.

Join us for a captivating podcast episode as we chat with the host of "The Aussie Lawn" YouTube channel. We delve into his background, discussing his unconventional views on Zoysia lawns. Get ready for some laughs as we explore funny mistakes he's made as a greenskeeper. We also cover his decision to replace his couch green with Zoysia and his exciting plans for his property. Additionally, we inve...

Lenny Lawler started a little Facebook group in 2015, before lawns where cool. It's now called the Australian Lawn Fanatics and has almost 100k group members. Lenny knows so much about lawn that it isn't funny. Buckle up if you want to learn about cylinder mowers!

Nadeem Zreikat is a business partner and national turf manager for Colin Campbell Chemicals, an 83 year old Australian business. His helps many golf courses (and countless other lawn lovers) get the desired results they want in their lawns.

Nick from Frame It Lawns & Gardens, is a humble guy who is doing some of the best hedge maintenance work in the country (his lawn work is pretty good too). We talk about what he does to get the super straight lines, managing clients expectations, and have a good laugh along the way about our silly mistakes.

In this episode we interview the interviewer. Garry has been running the Aussie Lawn Stars podcast for almost two years. We dig into what issues he commonly sees in Australian lawn and garden businesses that stop them from succeeding.

So much of the online advice on what lawn mowing and gardening businesses should charge is wrong. Here we look at accurate averages on what each business should charge per hour for mowing and gardening work. Download this spreadsheet for yourself: https://www.silverstonegardening.com.au/how-much-should-australian-gardening-businesses-be-charging/ Contact Darren if you need some business coaching h...

Travis Savage runs The Lawn Lab, a small business in a small town making a big impact in the lawn care industry. His work is most well known on Instagram, but it's not just carefully edited videos and a bit of hype, he really does know how to make a lawn look great.

Episode number 1 and I am honoured to have Ben Sims from Lawn Tips. Ben runs the most popular Australian lawn care channel on YouTube. He has a wealth of knowledge and is genuinely a great guy.