The Landscaping Podcast
Episodes
291 episodes
Episode 291 - Brent Russell - HyQual Landscapes
In this episode I speak with Brent Russell from HyQual Landscapes, based in Melbourne.I loved hearing Brent's story about how he started as well as how he runs his business. He talked about starting his first business before c...
Episode 290 - Shannon Decker - Now & Zen Landscapes
In this episode I speak with Shannon Decker from Now & Zen Landscapes, a landscape design and construction company based in the Blue Mountains of NSW. Shannon is also the president of The Landscape Association and a g...
Episode 289 - Paul O'Hara - Centred Landscapes
In this episode I speak with Paul O'Hara from Centred Landscapes, a landscaped design and construction company based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.I met Paul in the lead up to MIFGS 2026 where he was doing a Boutique...
Episode 288 - Siobhan Keating - SK Gardens
In this episode I speak with Siobhan Keating from SK Gardens. Siobhan is a landscape designer based in New Zealand and has an amazing story about how she started in the industry and what she's up to next.Siobhan was originally...
Episode 287 - Connie Cao - Connie and Luna
In this episode I speak with Connie Cao from Connie and Luna. Connie is a horticultural media star and does presenting and writing for the ABC, SBS, Organic Gardener Magazine, The Design Files and is also the author of her own book, Your Asian ...
Episode 286 - Eloyse Edwards - Alderson Plant Supply
In this episode I speak with Eloyse Edwards from Alderson Plant Supply. Alderson Plant supply is a plant broking business which starts trading on the same day this episode is released!Eloyse is taking over past guest Jodie O'T...
Episode 285 - Peter Donegan interviews Joel Barnett about his award winning 2026 MIFGS Garden
In this episode the tables are turned and Peter Donegan interviews me about our recent garden at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show which won a Gold Medal as well as the Mark Bence Construction award for Best Construction.
Episode 284 - MIFGS Welcome Garden Chat with Dan Foreman
This episode is a chat I had on the Welcome Garden at this years Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show with Dan Foreman.You can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to increase your lands...
Episode 283 - MIFGS Welcome Garden chat with Pia Lefevre, Matt York and Jamie Durie
This episode is a chat I had on the Welcome Garden at this years Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show with Pia Lefevre, Matt York and Jamie Durie.You can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for...
Episode 282 - MIFGS Welcome Garden chat with Breana Graham, Iftikhar Ahmed and Paul Pritchard
This episode is a chat I had on the Welcome Garden at this years Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show with Breana Graham, Iftikhar Ahmed and Paul PritchardYou can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ...
Episode 281 - MIFGS Welcome Garden chat with Emma Doman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Ashley James
This episode is a chat I had on the Welcome Garden at this years Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show with Emma Doman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Ashley JamesYou can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready...
Episode 280 - Trent Cornish - Mari Group
In this episode I speak with Trent Cornish from Mari Group (formerly IMG) about what's happening at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show running from the 25th-29th March.You can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It...
Episode 279 - Jacob Hoey - CSF Landscapes
In this episode I speak with Jacob Hoey, a landscaper based in Sydney who works for CSF Landscapes.I was keen to get Jacob on to not only hear the point of view of an employee, particularly one who spent 1-2 years working for ...
Episode 278 - Andrew Whyte - Whyte Gardens
In this episode I speak with Andrew Whyte from Whyte Gardens, a design and construction company based in Melbourne. In the chat Andrew talks about how he gets that little bit extra from his designers as well as why he lov...
Episode 277 - Jenn Reed, Rorie Clarke, Ross Uebergang - Urban Discovery
In this episode I speak with Ross Uebergang, Jenn Reed and Rorie Clarke. Jenn and Rorie are from Urban Discovery and they're doing a unique garden at this years Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show and leaning on Ross for his experien...
Episode 276 - Ritchie Hinton - Landscaping Victoria
In this episode I speak with Landscaping Victoria CEO Ritchie Hinton.Ritchie has been in the role for 2-3 years and it's clear from this chat that he's a great person to have in the role, based off of his previous experience a...
Episode 275 - Josh Meaden - Joshua Tree Outdoor Construction
In this episode, brought to you by The Landscaping School(!), I speak with Josh Meaden from Joshua Tree Outdoor Construction, a landscape construction company based in Melbourne.Josh is a true construction artist and it was aw...
Episode 274 - Alannah Easton - Olivera Garden Design
In this episode I speak with Alannah Easton from Olivera Garden Design.Alannah is a Landscape architect based in Melbourne and it's a fascinating chat with her, hearing about the work she's doing in schools to get them interes...
Episode 273 - Jayden Webber - Webber Landscapes
In this episode I speak with Jayden Webber from Webber Landscapes, a landscape construction company based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.Jayden also recently started a maintenance side of the business called Breezy Bl...
Episode 272 - Matt York - Ratio Consultants
In this episode I speak with Matt York from Ratio Consultants. Matt is a partner and Landscape Architect at Ratio and is one of the nice guys of the industry.It was a fascinating chat with Matt, from hearing about his journey ...
Episode 271 - Toby France - Exterior Architecture
In this episode I speak with Toby France from Exterior Architecture, a landscape architecture firm based in Sydney and on the Sunshine Coast.Toby started study and work in the UK and worked for some high end companies before m...
Episode 270 - Breana Graham - Breana Graham Landscapes
In this episode, the final for 2025, I speak with Breana Graham from Breana Graham Landscapes, a landscape architecture/design business based in Sydney working on high end residential projects.Breana makes some great points in...
Episode 269 - Peter Donegan - Peter Donegan Garden Design
In this episode I catch with friend of the show, Peter Donegan from Peter Donegan Garden Design, a designer based in Ireland.I always love chatting with Peter and hearing the creativity behind his designs, and in this episode ...
Episode 268 - Chris Varsamakis - Zorbas Gardens
In this episode I speak with Chris Varsamakis from Zorbas Gardens, a design, construction and maintenance business based just outside of Geelong in Teesdale. Chris has gone from having his first horticultural job 3 years ...
Episode 267 - Patrick Hudecek - Peak Project Group
In this episode I speak with Patrick Hudecek from Peak Project Group, a landscaping company based in Mansfield, Victoria building high end landscapes in the high country.Patrick initially started the business himself, and arou...