The Front Garden
Landscaping Victoria brings you the latest in landscaping news, trends, and ideas by sharing some stories from people within the industry to help make your landscaping career a little easier.
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Episodes
111 episodes
Mindset over Muscle with Jamie Young | The Front Garden EP121
In this episode…Chris Weiss sits down with former A-League goalkeeper and now PhD candidate in sports psychology, Jamie Young, to explore the surprising parallels between elite sport and running a trade business.Jami...
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Season 12
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Episode 121
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41:24
Branding Beyond the Build with Samantha Tait | The Front Garden EP120
In this episode…Our host, Chris Weiss, chats with brand strategist and founder of BRND, Samantha Tait, about how landscaping businesses can harness the power of brand to stand out in a crowded market.Sam shares her journey ...
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35:52
Shaping the Future of Landscaping with Caitlin Sanderson & Jessica Whatnall | The Front Garden EP119
In this episode…Host Chris Weiss chats with the 2024 Victorian Landscape Industry Awards Apprentices of the Year—Caitlin Sanderson (Horticulture, Parks & Gardens) and Jessica Whatnall (Landscape Construction)—about their uniqu...
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Season 11
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Episode 119
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34:23
Growing a Landscaping Business with Purpose with Peter Shaw | The Front Garden EP118
In this episode…Chris Weiss is joined by Peter Shaw—founder and creative director of Ocean Road Landscaping and author of Soulscapes: Connecting Gardens to Landscapes, for an honest and insightful conversation about build...
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Season 11
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Episode 18
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37:54
Mastering Coastal Landscapes with Jane Jones | The Front Garden EP114
In this episode…Chris chats with Jane Jones from Jane Jones Landscapes, winner of the 2024 Landscape of the Year and Softscape of the Year awards for her spectacular Portsea Project. Jane shares the journey behind her ...
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Season 11
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Episode 17
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33:37
Building Pools, Building Business with Scott Tymkin | The Front Garden EP116
In this episode…Chris chats with Scott Tymkin, Director of Enkipools. Scott shares his journey from landscaping to leading a high-end pool construction business. He delves into industry challenges, the importance of p...
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Season 11
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Episode 16
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41:18
Landscaping Smarter, Not Harder with Simon Rosa | The Front Garden EP115
In this episode…Chris is joined by Simon Rosa from Simon Rosa Landscaping. He shares his journey from landscaping apprentice to business owner, tackling everything from regional growth to staffing challenges and large-scale projec...
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Season 11
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Episode 15
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38:48
Plants with Purpose: Urban Greening with Claire Farrell | The Front Garden EP114
In this episode…Chris Weiss sits down with Associate Professor Claire Farrell, Director of the Burnley Campus at The University of Melbourne, to explore the role of plants in solving urban challenges. Claire shares her...
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Season 11
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Episode 14
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36:47
The Future of Horticulture with Matt Mansfield | The Front Garden EP113
In this episode…Chris Weiss sits down with Matt Mansfield to explore the cutting-edge world of plant propagation and the future of horticulture. From Mansfield Propagation Nurseries’ 70+ year history to their state-of-the-art tiss...
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Season 11
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Episode 113
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38:23
From Apprenticeship to Thriving Business Owner: Growing a Career in Horticulture with Cameron Hainsworth | The Front Garden Podcast EP 112
In this episode…Chris Weiss is back and sits down with Cameron Hainsworth of Abcam Horticulture to explore his journey from casually working in nurseries to founding a thriving horticultural business. Cam shares insigh...
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Season 11
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Episode 112
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36:55
From Graphic Design to Garden Design: Creativity, Client Relationships, and Building a Thriving Solo Business with Ros McCully | The Front Garden EP 111
Landscape designer Ros McCully shares her career journey from graphic design to successful landscape design with stand-in host Ritchie Hinton. Ros offers insights into balancing creativity, client collaboration, and sustainable practices. She h...
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Season 11
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Episode 111
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44:29
From Mowers to Million-Dollar Maintenance: The Evolution of Blue Ridge Property Maintenance with Mathew Wandmaker | EP110
Richie Hinton fills in for Chris in this episode of The Front Garden. He sits down with Mathew Wandmaker, a Board member of Landscaping Victoria and the owner of Blue Ridge Property Maintenance. Mathew shares his inspiring journey ...
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Season 10
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Episode 110
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43:18
Marketing Tips for Landscaping Professionals with Lauren Bianchi | The Front Garden EP109
In this episode…In this episode of The Front Garden, guest host Ritchie Hinton steps in for Chris Weiss to chat with Lauren Bianchi, Marketing and Communications Officer at Landscaping Victoria, about marketing strategies for land...
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Season 10
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Episode 109
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39:57
Landscapes Reimagined: From Backyards to Botanical Gardens with Wayne De Klijn | The Front Garden EP108
In this episode…Special guest host Richie Hinton, CEO of Landscaping Victoria, interviews Wayne De Klijn from AQL Landscape Design. Wayne shares his journey from interior landscaping to running a diverse landscape architecture and...
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Season 10
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Episode 108
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39:00
Cultivating Diversity in Trades: Insights from Abby Kempe of Tradeswomen Australia | The Front Garden EP107
In this episode…Chris Weiss chats with Abby Kempe from Tradeswomen Australia (TWA), who shares insights on promoting gender diversity in the tr...
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Season 10
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Episode 107
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38:24
Building a Full-Service Landscape Business with Michael Chapple from Urbane Landscape Construction | The Front Garden EP106
In this episode…Chris chats with Michael Chapple from Urbane Landscape Construction, who shares his insights on growing a successful landscape business. Michael emphasises the importance of building a trusted team and offering comprehens...
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Season 10
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Episode 106
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43:17
The Front Garden EP105 - Paul Pritchard - From Builder to Designer: A Landscaping Evolution
In this episode…Chris chats with experienced landscape designer Paul Pritchard, who shares insights on transitioning from construction to landscape design and his recent win at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show ...
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Season 10
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Episode 105
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36:54
The Front Garden EP104 – End of an Era: Tyson declares his innings closed at 104 not out!
After four years, co-host Tyson Owen bids farewell to Chris Weiss and The Front Garden podcast, reflecting on the podcast’s history, memorable moments, challenges faced, and lessons learned. Chris and Tyson look back on the podcast'...
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34:42
The Front Garden EP103 – Matt James from Atlas Concrete & Landscapes and Nadia Cole from Platylobium Landscape Design – Hear about crafting a show-stopping garden at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
In this episode…Chris & Tyson chat with landscaper Matt James and designer Nadia Cole about their experience creating a show garden for the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. They discu...
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Season 10
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Episode 103
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41:09
The Front Garden EP102 – Ken Bartlett from Ace Contractors Group - Hear about commercial landscaping, where large-scale projects intersect with complex challenges and innovative solutions.
Chris & Tyson chat with Ken Bartlett from Ace Contractors Group. Ken digs into the complexities of commercial landscaping, including working with major builders, extensive safety procedures, and challenges like tight budgets and workforce d...
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Season 10
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Episode 102
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37:39
The Front Garden EP101 - Emmaline Bowman & Liam Riley – Hear insider tips on succeeding in the landscaping industry from these MIFGS Gold Medal award winners!
In this episode…Chris & Tyson chat with Emmaline Bowman from STEM Landscape Architecture & Design and Liam Riley from ID Landscaping Design & Construction. They discuss their experiences creating award-win...
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Season 10
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Episode 101
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44:32
The Front Garden EP100 - Benjamin Warner (UDL Group) - talks all things commercial landscaping
In this episode…Benjamin Warner, General Manager at Urban Development Landscapers (UDL) Group, chats with Chris and Tyson and takes us on a journey from milking cows to million-dollar developments.Benjamin took an adventurous path...
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Season 9
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Episode 10
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40:09
The Front Garden EP99 - Ross Anderson (Williams Adams - CAT) shares his fascinating journey from landscaping in Australia to heading up the LV equivalent in Canada before returning home to represent CAT.
In this episode…Ross Anderson, the New Equipment Business Manager at William Adams CAT, joins Chris and Tyson to share his story or leaving Australia as a landscaper before returning several years later with experience running the st...
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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42:43
The Front Garden EP98 - Arborgreen - Think you know tree care? Think again! Hear from key staff within the organisation about how their products can benefit your business.
Chris & Tyson chat to Chris Defina (Head of Sales) & Marc Jarvis (Head of Marketing) from Arborgreen (Presenting Partner of The Landscape Show) in the latest episode of The Front Garden. Arborgreen is an Australian, family-o...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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37:01
The Front Garden EP97 - Nathan Burkett shares his insights into landscape architecture
Join hosts Chris and Tyson as they chat with landscape architecture expert Nathan Burkett. From his beginnings in the industry to his shift from commercial to residential landscapes, Nathan shares his insights and experiences. Disc...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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38:36
