In this episode I speak with Craig Ratcliffe of Southern Cross Lawns and Gardens. Craig is a gardener who specialises in hedging and topiary and works in New South Wales.
Craig recently moved to Orange from Sydney, which is about 3 hours commute, so we discuss how he's going to look after past clients in Sydney and obtain new ones in Orange.
He's got a great story about how he started in the industry and the persistence he had to work for the employer he wanted to work for.
And Craig has a large social media following so we discuss his through process behind his posts.
You can follow Craig on Instagram @southerncrosslawnsandgardens
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The Landscaping Podcast - Ep22 - Jordan Taylor - Granite Works
In this episode I speak with Jordan Taylor from Granite Works, a paving supplier based in Melbourne.
We speak about Jordan applying for a job ad in the paper to work for Granite Works 18 years ago and the path he has taken to get to his role today.
We speak about how the paving industry has changed, about a couple of impressive projects Granite Works has been involved in and some new products on the market.
You can follow along with Granite Works on Instagram @granite.works or their website www.graniteworks.com.au
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The Landscaping Podcast - Ep21 - Tony Mcleod - Domain Pools
In this episode I speak with Tony Mcleod from Domain Pools, a pool building company based in Melbourne.
Tony has been in the Landscaping/Pool industry for more than 30 years and is a wealth of knowledge, some of which he shares in this episode.
He also talks about a massive project he won in the early days which set him up for future success.
He talks about people not charging enough when they're quoting for tasks such as paving.
And I ask the age old question "Why should I pick a concrete pool vs a fibreglass pool.
Domain pools can be found on Instagram @domainpoolsmelbourne or their website domainpools.melbourne
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The Landscaping Podcast - Ep20 - David Andersen - InsideOut Design and Build
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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