In this episode, Peter Donegan from Peter Donegan Garden Design takes over as the host and interviews me!
Peter asks a lot more thoughtful questions than I do so hopefully it's not only entertaining, but there's also something valuable to take away from out chat.
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Episode 123 - How do you manage your wet days?
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 fences with auto gates or outsource it?
Do you charge a % on mulch order or a set fee per m3?
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Episode 122 - Liam Daly - Wiilde Co Garden Design
In this episode I speak with Liam Daly from Wiild 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.
Liam has a musical background and he mentions how similar composing music can be to creating a landscape design.
Liam also has his own podcast, The Australian Garden Podcast, which he hosts with Nick from SheOak Design.
You can follow Liam on Instagram @wiild.co
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Episode 121 - Being profitable or creating sublime work. How do you find the perfect balance?
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 Landscaping Victoria contracts or your own?
What's something you've done/changed in your business and wished you did it years ago?
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Episode 120 - Adam Beswick - Ovata Gardens
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 Japanese gardens.
Adam talks about how difficult landscaping can be both mentally and physically, and shares a way he combated the latter.
You can follow Adam on Instagram @ovatagardens
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
@instyle_gardens
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Episode 119 - Is any publicity good publicity?
his 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'll be when you set your last piece of stone?
What are the benefits of hiring machines rather than buying?
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
@instyle_gardens
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Episode 118 - Brady Skevington - Boutique Timeless Landscaping
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 Landscaping, and he explains the importance of companies like TDL in WA and how valuable they are for the industry.
Brady also talks about the different designers he works for and the importance of working with talented people.
You can follow Brady on Instagram @boutique_timeless_landscaping
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@instyle_gardens
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Episode 117 - What are some tips for a landscape tradesman starting to run jobs?
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 would you go?
What plate compacter, brick saw and laser level do you use?
What advice would you give a student designer that is designing a display garden?
You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page
@instyle_gardens
@thelandscapingpodcast
You can view each episode on our YouTube channel
