In this episode…

In this episode of The Front Garden, host Adam Hompas is joined by Mitchell William-Kelly and Jaimee Olsen from Green by Nature to unpack what it really takes to operate one of the largest commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

Born from the merger of four established companies, Green by Nature now brings together more than 120 years of collective industry experience. Mitchell shares how the business was strategically restructured into Specialty Services and Landscape Services, allowing the team to sharpen their focus across landscaping, irrigation, sports turf and large-scale commercial maintenance.

From airport precincts and universities to elite sporting facilities and private schools, Jamie provides a behind-the-scenes look at on-site horticultural practices, from 13-week landscape establishment programs and native planting quotas to on-site nurseries and tree farms used for long-term asset management.

The conversation also dives deep into sustainability and technology, including recycled irrigation systems, B Corp certification, carbon reduction targets, and the trial of Australia’s first fully autonomous zero-turn robotic mower at Essendon Fields. Mitchell and Jamie explain how automation is reshaping labour efficiency, quality control, and future workforce skillsets across the industry.

This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of large-scale landscape delivery, sustainability leadership, and technology-driven operations.

Key Takeaways

• How Green by Nature unified four major businesses into one national brand
• The structure behind Specialty Services vs Landscape Services
• What 13-week landscape establishment programs look like in commercial projects
• How recycled irrigation and on-site nurseries improve sustainability outcomes
• Real-world use of fully autonomous zero-turn robotic mowers in Australia
• Why B Corp certification and carbon reduction targets matter for contractors
• How technology is changing turf diagnostics, pest control and workforce efficiency
• Where large-scale commercial landscaping is headed next

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👁️‍🗨️ About Mitchell William-Kelly & Jaimee Olsen from Green by Nature

• Website: greenbynature.com.au
• Resource: Getting Ready for Summer Landscape and Horticulture Guide
• Facebook: Green by Nature
• Instagram: _greenbynature
• LinkedIn: Green by Nature

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