John Rayner takes us inside his 40+ year career and takes listeners through his career, what he learnt, why he became a teacher, and of course about the development of the wildly popular Burnley Plant Guide, previously an exclusive tool for students, which is now available to all experts in horticulture and landscaping. The culmination of decades of work by many experts, you can access all the information for a small annual subscription. 
Find out more at https://bpg.unimelb.edu.au/

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This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

Tyson and Chris chat with LV CEO, Megan Flower, about her background, her job as CEO, the role of the Association, and how members can get the most out of their LV membership.

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This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

Ben Beaumont, from Vectorworks Australia, and Kate Smalley, from Small Spaces Garden Design, talk about how 3D design software Vectorworks can be used in landscaping.

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This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

In this episode, Chris and Tyson catch up with Mike Jansz, founder of MJLC Landscapes, to discuss how he established, grew, and ultimately transitioned out of his successful landscaping business. 

In short, Jansz took his chance, put on his bog boy pants, used plants, and did a happy dance!

Got a suggestion for an episode of The Front Garden? Send us a text message!

This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

Emma Permezel, of Coolabah Landscapes, discusses the ins and outs of Council planning applications, and managing the red tape - and client expectations - for pool and landscape construction projects.

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This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

Sean Dowling of Bayon Gardens talks with Chris and Tyson about importance of body awareness as a landscaper, and the proactive measures he's taking to safeguard the physical health and wellbeing of his team while on the job. 

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This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

Running your own business can be challenging. 

In this episode, hosts Chris Weiss, of Formation Landscapes, and Tyson Owen, of Signature Landscapes, share their collective wisdom from over 20 years in business in the landscaping industry. 

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This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

Daryl Tomlins has been a stalwart of the Victorian landscaping industry over the last five decades. As a past President of Landscaping Victoria (1977-1980), he has been a strong advocate for the advancement of the Landscaping Industry. He discusses how he got started as a landscaper, his involvement in kickstarting the apprenticeship program in Victoria, as well as some personal anecdotes from working with some of the best in the industry.

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This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

Chris and Tyson talk to Andrew Laidlaw of Laidlaw Design  and his experience in the Landscaping Industry for over 30 years.

Andrew has also been working at the Royal Botanic Gardens for 25+ years where horticulture is the key focus.  He outlines how funding comes in to create new projects within the gardens and unveils some of his favourite projects.

Got a suggestion for an episode of The Front Garden? Send us a text message!

This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au

Brendan Condon takes us through one of the more niche areas of the landscaping industry - but shows it's growth and its potential to expand over the next few years.  He explains the ethos behind Australian Ecosystems and outlines some of their projects, including current progress and environmental benefits  of the carbon neutral housing estate at Cape Paterson.

Brendan gives Chris and Tyson some tips on what can we implement in the urban environment that can make a difference and describes how schools are getting involved.

Got a suggestion for an episode of The Front Garden? Send us a text message!

This November 21st and 22nd , Garden DesignFest opens the gates to inspiring private gardens across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

For 2026  LV has partnered with Garden Design Fest to showcase the best of the work produced by LV designers. all while raising funds for Rotary’s chosen charities. 

 Tickets and locations at GardenDesignFest.com.au.

Manufactured right here in Australia using Australian BlueScope steel, SHAPESCAPER products are built tough for DIY projects, professional landscaping, and heavy-duty commercial installations. Explore SHAPESCAPER steel planters and garden edging today, and shape your outdoor space with confidence. 

 Find out more by visiting shapescaper.com.au

The Front Garden podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by ShapeScaper, the Australian made modular steel garden edging and planter system, trusted by landscape professionals nation wide. 

Find your nearest stockist at shapescaper.com.au