Protect your client's poolscaping investment
08 April, 2016 by Megan Flower, General Manager, Landscaping Victoria | Supplied by: Landscaping VictoriaAttention, pool builders: would you arrange for an unlicensed plumber or electrician to work on a job you have put your name to? No chance. So why should it be any different for trade work when it comes to poolscaping?
Designer Plants Forever Hedge vertical garden range
24 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Designer PlantsDesigner Plants' Forever Hedge vertical gardens look real, provide instant greenery, don't require regular maintenance, provide instant results and come in a wide range of designs.
Lighting up the night
29 February, 2016 by Dannielle FurnessAn often overlooked element, lighting plays an important part in any poolscaping project, providing both aesthetic and functional benefits.
Moodie Outdoor Products Abilitybox system
26 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Moodie Outdoor ProductsAvailable from Moodie Outdoor Products, the Abilitybox system can be used to create planter boxes, raised garden beds, bench seats, retaining walls and garden stairs.
Celebrity landscaper announced as LNA Ambassador
03 February, 2016 by Alice Richard | Supplied by: LNA Master Landscapers AssociationCelebrity landscaper Charlie Albone has joined the LNA Master Landscapers Association as an official LNA Ambassador.
Ask an expert: Matt Leacy
03 February, 2016Pool+Spa editor Dannielle Furness spoke with Matt Leacy, Director of Landart Landscapes.
Matt Hill Projects landscape lighting and sculpture
28 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Matt Hill ProjectsIndustrial artist Matt Hill produces bespoke landscape lighting and sculptures for outdoor spaces. His pieces are constructed of corten and mild steel and lit by 12 V waterproof LED lights, transforming from sculptures by day to light features by night.
Urban oasis
25 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Land Forms Pty LtdThe clients of a Manly beach house wanted to create a tropical urban oasis inspired by the resorts of South-East Asia. The brief given to the Land Forms design team was to transform the small and seldom-used backyard into an extension of the internal living area, creating a new space for both entertainment and relaxation.
Not every landscape designer is the same
29 December, 2015 by Karen Staunton-Ross | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Landscape Designers & ManagersA quick look through any pool magazine will confirm that a great looking pool is about more than just the colour of the tiles. Trying to create a sensational pool and garden to meet a client's requirements may require input from other professionals.
Ask an expert: Phil Antcliff
15 December, 2015Pool+Spa editor Dannielle Furness spoke with Phil Antcliff, Landscape Designer and Director of Antscapes.
Poolscaping — beyond the garden
14 December, 2015 by Dannielle FurnessPlanting and landscape design are a huge part of any poolscaping project, but it doesn't all begin and end with the greenery. We take a look at some of the other elements you can incorporate to deliver a dream environment to your client.
Contemporary living meets luxury design
10 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Pool-Water Products Pty LtdContemporary living often requires a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. Increasingly busy lifestyles have changed the way home owners are using their living zones, with many choosing to integrate these spaces. This has led to a blurring of the lines between indoor and outdoor living.
The benefits of greenwalls
10 December, 201530 years ago Mark Paul, former Horticulturist of the Year and founder of The Greenwall Company, installed what is believed to be the very first greenwall in Australia. Today, greenwalls have grown significantly in popularity and, as a result, are more readily available in a variety of formats.
New board announced for AILA
30 October, 2015Australia's peak professional body for landscape architects, AILA, has welcomed seven new members to its board, bringing with it a re-energised vision to empower landscape architects to lead the debate on livable cities.
Too close to call — joint winners for Victorian Landscape of the Year
22 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Landscaping VictoriaJudging at the 2015 Landscaping Victoria Industry Awards was too close to call, ending with the prestigious 'Landscape of the Year' being awarded jointly to Hamilton Landscapes and Australian Native Landscape Constructions. Australian Native Landscape Constructions continues to impress the judges, now chalking up four top prizes in the last 5 years.
