In this episode I speak with our first international guest, David Andersen from Insideout Design and Build, a landscape design and construction company based in Vancouver, Canada.
David was born in South Africa, moved to London in the UK when he was 19 and started landscaping there. He ended up starting his own business in London before moving to Canada and, after working for other employers, ended up starting his current business which has been running for about 5 years.
We talk about the differences and similarities of landscaping in the different countries, as well as the path many landscapers make, starting out small and gradually moving slightly out of your comfort zone to try something new and growing from there.
You can also follow along with David's projects on Instagram @insideout_designbuild
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The Landscaping Podcast - Ep19 - Steve Taylor - COS Design
In this episode I speak with Steve Taylor of COS Design.
Steve is a landscape designer based in Melbourne and is one of Australia's most awarded designers and my favourite designer.
We discuss how Steve started out, starting in landscape construction before growing the company and then doing design and construction, before transitioning to what he does now, being solely in design.
The Before and After video I spoke about in the episode can be found here and then click on the first video titled 'B&A S01E02 COS Design'
You can also follow along with Steve's projects on Instagram @cos.design
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The Landscaping Podcast - Ep18 - John Hall - Cactus Country
In this episode I speak with John Hall from Cactus Country.
Cactus Country is a Australia's largest Cactus garden situated near the Murray River bordering Victoria and New South Wales in Strathmerton.
John's parents started Cactus Country and run the business along with John, and it's not just a garden, but a retail nursery, wedding venue, restaurant/cafe and education centre. I discuss all of this with John as well as their plans to grow.
We also go more off the landscaping track in this episode than I have in others, discussing meditation and NFT's, and Dami Im even gets a mention!
I loved recording this episode and could've chatted with John for days!
You can follow along Cactus Country on Instagram @cactuscountry or John's personal page @john.f.hall
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The Landscaping Podcast - Ep17 - Dale Vine - DVine Scapes
In this episode I speak with Dale Vine of DVine Scapes. Dale operates a landscape construction business in Geelong, but is better know for appearance as a contestant on The Block in three series. He has also released his own book "Dale Vine's Outdoor Reno Guide" and has his own TV series currently airing called "DVine Living".
We discuss his book and TV show in this episode, as well as the path Dale took to get into the landscaping industry and his time on The Block and how he juggles being a landscapers with the other roles he undertakes.
Dale can be found on Instagram @vineyd
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The Landscaping Podcast - Ep16 - Dan Cusack - Revive Landscapes and Living Walls
In this episode I speak with Dan Cusack of Revive Landscapes and Living Walls.
Dan is a landscaper in Canberra in the ACT and has previously been on the board of The Landscape Association.
It's clear from this chat with Dan that he's passionate about the industry, and we discuss the need for clients to have a landscape design prior to engaging a landscaper and we also chat about all the different things Dan is up to inside and outside of the business.
You can follow along with Dan on Instagram @revive_landscapes_living_walls
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The Landscaping Podcast - Ep15 - Tristan Pirece - Tristan Pierce Landscape Architecture
In this episode I speak with Tristan Pierce of Tristan Pierce Landscape Architecture.
Tristan is based in Western Australia and does some of the most amazing 3D renders of his projects that I've seen.
We discuss his design process as well as how he got into the landscaping industry.
A few days after the interview, Tristan won a few awards at the WALDA Awards (West Australian Landscape Design Association)
I highly recommend checking out his Instagram @tristan_pierce and see how realistic the 3D renders look
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The Landscaping Podcast - Ep14 - Jamal Steer - FCG Landscaping
In this episode I interview Jamal Steer of FCG Landscaping and The Framed Landscaper.
Jamal's main business is FCG Landscaping, which is a design and construction company based in Sydney, and he recently started up the Framed Landscaper, which is a business selling photo prints of various plants.
We discuss both businesses in this episode as well as how he made his way into the industry in the first place.
You can follow along with Jamal on Instagram @fcglandscaping and @theframedlandscaper
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The Landscaping Podcast - Ep13 - Ash Muir - Ashley James Gardens
In this episode I interview Ash Muir from Ashley James Gardens, a Landscape Design, maintenance and garden company from Melbourne and The Yarra Valley.
Ash has a great story and path that he took to get to where he is today, starting off working for his dad at 14, ending up starting his own business and then taking over part of his dad's business. We discuss all of that as well as what he's got coming up for Ashley James Gardens.
You can follow Ash on Instagram @ashley_james_gardens
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