In this episode I speak with Ben Cottle from Cottle Landscapes, a landscape construction company based in WA. Ben started out doing his apprenticeship at Exquisite Gardens in Melbourne and stayed there for 12-13 years before moving to WA during Covid and starting Cottle Landscapes. I found it fascinating talking to him about his experiences in both states, particularly around soils, plant sourcing and building regulations. You can follow Ben on Instagram @cottlelandscapes You can now s...

In this episode I speak with Natasha Morgan who's a gardener, landscape architect, architect, author educator and more and due to the vast range of roles she does, trades under her name, Natasha Morgan. It's quite possibly my favourite episode to date, I could've spoken with her for hours! We talk about her upcoming book which sounds like a must have to add to your library. There's 400+ pages as well as separate QR codes linked to videos where she's talking with other people within ...

In this episode I speak with Kylan Yoxall from Yoxall Landscape Architecture. Kylan is a landscape architect based in Perth and previously worked for Tristan Pierce, who was our guest in episode 15 back in August 2021. Kylan talks about his journey into the industry including a stint working in the Netherlands. You can follow Kylan on Instagram @yoxall_landscape_architecture You can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to increase your landscaping skills. ...

In this episode I speak with Jethro Plunkett from Loci Landscapes, a design, construction and maintenance company based in southern Tasmania. Jethro started Loci, originally called Van Diemen's Landscapes, before a serious motorcycle accident forced him to reassess the direction of the business direction. Then out of the blue he received a call from Tim Fogarty who'd moved to Tasmania from NSW and was looking for a job. Fast forward and now Tim and Jethro are both directors of Loci, taking ...

In this episode I speak with Sam Brown from Pure Green Landscapes, a design/build/maintain company based in North Fremantle in WA. Sam is an impressive person to talk to and in just 5 years, has built a team of 18, at just 27 years of age. He originally started as just maintenance and has since added construction and design and I'll be excited to watch his journey continue. You can follow Sam on Instagram @puregreen___ You can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ...

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 closing it down and going back to being an employee before then starting HyQual. He also talks about his Silver medal winning Balcony Garden at this year's Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. You can follow Brent on Instagram @hyqual_landscapes You can...

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 great story teller, so it was great to hear how early he started in the industry, then about his time away from it briefly, and the lessons he's learnt in his 30+ year journey. You can follow Shannon on Instagram @nowandzenlandscapes You can now sign up to The Land...

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 Garden, so we discuss what that was like as well as his journey to where he is today, which included some time working in the UK. You can follow Paul on Instagram @centred_landscapes You can now sign up to The Landscaping School! It's live and ready for you to inc...

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 a Detective with the NZ Police before seeing a Landscape Design Diploma ad in a magazine while she was on holidays in the UK. Fast forward a bit and she's moved to the UK to study and work, now back in NZ and is about to head back to the UK as she's designed an exhib...

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 Veggie Patch where she shows 40-50 different Asian veggies, herbs and fruits that you can grow in small spaces as well as 40-50 recipes to use them in cooking. Connie also just came 3rd in the Border Garden competition at the Melbourne International F...