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
101 episodes
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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43:30
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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42:20
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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38:59
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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38:01
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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37:25
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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42:19
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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35:55
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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33:43
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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40:10
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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36:41
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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43:33
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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39:10
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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41:44
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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36:02
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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37:37
The Front Garden EP96 - Paul Bangay, Australia's most well-known landscape designer.
Paul Bangay is Australia’s most sought-after garden designer, with close to forty years’ experience. Known for his mastery of scale, balance, form and colour, Paul draws on his lifelong study of the natural and classical worlds to create garden...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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40:23
The Front Garden EP95 - Simon Branson from Sustainable Gardening Australia talks on the importance of cultivating sustainability
Join hosts Chris and Tyson as they explore the world of sustainability with Simon, President of Sustainable Gardening Australia and Principal of Green Change Solutions.Discover how Simon's organization nurtures biodiversity, promote loc...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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39:16
The Front Garden EP94 - SunSmart's Justine Osborne shares essential tips for staying safe in the sun and preventing melanoma
Join hosts Chris and Tyson as they tackle the crucial topic of sun safety in Australia, the melanoma capital of the world. Justine Osborne, who is the Advocacy & Policy Manager of the SunSmart program at Cancer Council Victoria, shares ...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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45:58
The Front Garden EP93 - Meet Landscaping Victoria's new CEO Ritchie Hinton
Hear from Landscaping Victoria’s new CEO, Ritchie Hinton, as he discusses a wide range of topics with our brilliant hosts, Chris & Tyson.As well as learning about Ritchie’s professional background and career to date (spoiler alert – he’...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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45:35
The Front Garden EP92 - Dr Thami Croeser shares his expertise on integrating green spaces into urban streets
Join hosts Chris and Tyson as they chat with Thami Croeser, a passionate advocate for integrating green life into urban spaces. Thami discusses his passion for turning streets into eco-friendly havens, emphasizing the global trend of cities rep...
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Season 9
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Episode 92
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52:43
The Front Garden EP91 - Scott Leung from Eckersley Garden Architecture talks on navigating client briefs & the importance of a dynamic team
Join hosts Chris and Tyson as they explore the vibrant world of landscape design with guest speaker Scott Leung. From surveying to discovering a love for horticulture, Scott shares his journey, including landing his first job in the industry wi...
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Season 9
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Episode 91
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44:31
The Front Garden EP90 - Chris & Tyson wrap up 2023
Chris and Tyson review the year that was, both from an industry and podcasting perspective. They then gaze into their crystal ball to speculate on 2024 and how that will shape up for the industry, as well as answer questions from listeners rece...
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Season 8
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Episode 90
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48:18
The Front Garden EP 89 - Darin Bradbury from MINT talks design & the importance of marketing
If you are new to the industry or starting up a business, tune in to hear from one of the best in the industry. Learn how the client onboarding and design process takes place, and how you can be a better designer overall, as Chris and Tyson cha...
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Season 8
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Episode 89
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52:26
The Front Garden EP87 Paul Leesment from Supreme Green talks about the successes of two decades in business
An insightful episode as where we sit down with Paul Leesment, the visionary behind Supreme Green, who shares his remarkable journey spanning over 21 years in the landscaping industry. Discover how, after a decade of experience, Paul identified...
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Season 8
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Episode 87
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47:15
The Front Garden EP88 - Anthony Scott talks awards and the importance of strategic pricing in landscape design
In this episode, hosts Chris and Tyson sit down with the talented Anthony Scott, delving into his journey from landscape construction to design. Anthony shares insights on avoiding undervaluation as a designer and emphasizes the importance of s...
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Season 8
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Episode 88
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42:33