The Landscaping Podcast

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 every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as: What is the best estimating/quoting software to use? What is your preferred tile adhesive for natural stone paving? Should we take on front...

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 weeks to be on the Mornington Peninsula. Liam is a native plant specialist and has a unique design presentation style he gets from using Morpholio Trace and editing it with ProCreate. He talks about how he came about designing like this in the episode. L...

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 every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as: What should I be focusing on as a first year apprentice? How do you communicate with a client about what their goals are? Do you use Landsca...

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 while working at one of his earlier jobs at a wholesale nursery in Western Australia. Adam shares his story about not only how he started in the industry, but the fortuitous way he made his way into working in Landscaping and in particular, creating Japa...

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 every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as: What's your process for laying porcelain pavers? How do you navigate doing small jobs for family and friends? How old do you think you&a...

In this episode I speak with Brady Skevington from Boutique Timeless Landscaping, a residential and commercial construction company based in Perth, Western Australia. Of all 118 episodes I've done, this is right up there with the most fun I've had talking to someone, so hopefully that translates into an enjoyable listen as well. Brady is yet another former employee from Tim Davies Landsc...

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 every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as: What's one word that describes your design style? If you could go anywhere in the world to learn a new landscaping skill set, where woul...

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 his story about starting in the industry, in that he had a passion for graphic design in his school days, and then was fortunate enough to work for a great landscaper as his first employer, in Scott Wynd from TLC, where he not only learnt all thing...

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 every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as:  Will you ever put ads in the middle of your podcast? What does your average day look like?  What do you think the future holds for the lands...

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 great story about how he started out and the challenges he faced, and he's another guest who had a big impact on the stonemason he is today thanks to who he worked for, both in reference to employer and also client. Tim speaks about the most ch...

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 every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as:  What percentage of a quote should be just for plants? Is it still shorts weather? What is one type of construction you feel you've neve...

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 Sydney at Ryde Tafe and worked for a Design and Construct business, before moving to Queensland and studying Landscape Architecture, and then moving across to Perth and starting her business there about two years ago, after more than 20 years in the...

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 every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as:  If you were no longer allowed to be a landscaper or designer, what would you be? What's the best design programs out there for garden de...

In this episode I speak with Liz Filmer from Liz Filmer Landscaping, a residential and commercial design and construction company based in Gippsland and South East Victoria. Liz has had the business for more than 25 years and her story began like a few others I've spoken to, working for a great employer for her apprenticeship. She stayed with that company for 10 years before starting her own...

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 every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as:  Do you have a business mentor or someone you discuss ideas about how to better improve the business and operations? What percentage are yo...

In this episode I speak with Cam Hainsworth from Abcam Horticulture, a garden maintenance company based in Melbourne. Cam started working in a couple of different wholesale nurseries prior to going out on his own, working on one of the most expensive properties in Victoria prior to getting his business really established. Cam talks about the challenges he knows he'll face as he looks to expan...

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 every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as:  What do you believe the biggest asset in your landscaping business is? What are your top 3 podcasts, and do you think the landscape podcas...

In this episode I speak with Brooke Goodwin from Brookes Blooms, a landscape design, construction and maintenance company based in Brisbane, Queensland. Brooke has grown the business from just herself 12 years ago, to now employing 96 people across the business. I asked her if she has the same passion for the business now as she did 12 years ago. Something I loved that Brooke did was setting out c...

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 every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as:  Do you prefer mortar or adhesive around pools? Do you think you should have a distinctive style or trademark with designs? Do you know of...

In this episode I speak with Cam Freeden from Peninsula Stonemasons, a stone mason company based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. Cam's passion for rocks began at an early age, joining a rock and gemstone club at the age of 13, and starting his stone masonry apprenticeship in 1977. There's obviously been plenty of changes in the industry since that time, so we discuss some of the...

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 every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as:  What's your process to existing soil in preparation for planting? What's the best business advice you can give to someone just st...

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 brand ambassador for the Landscape Design Institute and has been a member for 14 years, since he was a student. Adam has a great story about how he started in the industry, starting in consturction before realising his passion was in the design of lan...

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 every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as:  Did you achieve everything you wanted to at the garden show this year? What's the best way to grout crazy paving? How do you go about...

In this episode I speak with Renata Fairhall from Renata Fairhall Garden designs, a landscape design business based in Victoria. Renata made the switch from the corporate world to landscape design after studying at Burnley and then went on to start her own business. She talks about how, when you start out, you take on every job that comes along but soon realise they're not all worth taking on...

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 every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays. In this episode I answered questions such as:  How much money do you spend on a garden show? What are three tips you would give to someone wanting to build a MIFGS garden in 2024? What...