This episode Chris and Tyson chat with John van de Linde, past LVML president and stalwart of the Landscaping Industry.  

Find out how John started in the nursery trade - and how he moved into landscaping (hint: it was because he was told you could make a million dollars in 6 months!)  John is extremely passionate about the industry, and highlights the importance of talking with other people, seeing how they work and conversing as much as possible. 

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Entries are now open for the 2026 Victorian Landscape Industry Awards.

Showcase your work, build your credibility, and celebrate your team’s achievements.

Entries close Friday, 4 September.

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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

Join us as Don Thomson and Stewart Detez discuss their incredible work introducing horticultural studies into the community of Vietnam. With a course currently being taught to a class of 8 students at the DaNang Social Support Centre by Swinburne’s Stewart Detez (delivered via Skype fortnightly), the students are currently on course to complete their studies by the end of 2021. Following the success of this course, Don and Stewart have met with Hau Giang College to introduce a Certificate II in Horticulture.

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic, or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

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Entries are now open for the 2026 Victorian Landscape Industry Awards.

Showcase your work, build your credibility, and celebrate your team’s achievements.

Entries close Friday, 4 September.

 Enter online today through Landscaping Victoria and put your business in the spotlight.

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

Join us as Phillip Withers (of Phillip Withers Landscape Design) offers valuable insight into the world of landscape design – whether it be residential or commercial projects, or works on stunning boutique show gardens. From the design and development of a project through to documentation of the work, Phillip Withers provides priceless advice for new and emerging designers in the industry.

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic, or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

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Entries are now open for the 2026 Victorian Landscape Industry Awards.

Showcase your work, build your credibility, and celebrate your team’s achievements.

Entries close Friday, 4 September.

 Enter online today through Landscaping Victoria and put your business in the spotlight.

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

The well-respected Ian Barker (of Ian Barker Gardens) provides valuable insight on company saleability, staff management, and business structure – discussing the importance of both hard work and a healthy work/life balance. Join as Ian walks us through his career: from leaving school at 15 to work with Tim Jackett – one of LVML’s founders – to establishing his own business in 1996, and now building spectacular gardens that stun.

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic, or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

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Entries are now open for the 2026 Victorian Landscape Industry Awards.

Showcase your work, build your credibility, and celebrate your team’s achievements.

Entries close Friday, 4 September.

 Enter online today through Landscaping Victoria and put your business in the spotlight.

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

The knowledgeable Mitchell Zadow (of Sharrock Pitman Legal) discusses all things domestic building contracts! As a vital part of running a successful landscaping business, familiarising yourself with the world of contracts is essential – educating yourself on your own obligations, as well as the client or property owner’s. Join as Mitchell walks us through the ins-and-outs of contracts and how to handle changes made after signing. 

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is not provided as legal advice and it should not be relied upon as such by any person. It is information of a general nature only. Sharrock Pitman Legal Pty Ltd will not be liable to anyone who might suffer any financial loss by their reliance upon the information in this podcast.  All information in this podcast is current as at August 2021 and is subject to change.

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

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Entries are now open for the 2026 Victorian Landscape Industry Awards.

Showcase your work, build your credibility, and celebrate your team’s achievements.

Entries close Friday, 4 September.

 Enter online today through Landscaping Victoria and put your business in the spotlight.

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

The experienced Myles Baldwin (of Myles Baldwin Design) discusses his incredible entrance into the landscaping industry, and his journey and success into the modern day. From beginning his own business at the age of 20, to taking on his first huge job (building a heritage garden) two years later, and maintaining his name as an esteemed designer today – follow as Myles takes the boys through his journey in the industry.

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

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Entries are now open for the 2026 Victorian Landscape Industry Awards.

Showcase your work, build your credibility, and celebrate your team’s achievements.

Entries close Friday, 4 September.

 Enter online today through Landscaping Victoria and put your business in the spotlight.

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

The talented Dean Herald (of Sydney’s Rolling Stone Landscapes) talks with the boys about finding his feet in the industry, making mistakes and finding the value in learning from them, and how he managed to grow a small company into success from age 19.

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

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Entries are now open for the 2026 Victorian Landscape Industry Awards.

Showcase your work, build your credibility, and celebrate your team’s achievements.

Entries close Friday, 4 September.

 Enter online today through Landscaping Victoria and put your business in the spotlight.

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

The passionate Kerry-Anne Hagen chats with the boys about her change of careers from hospitality to horticulture, her current apprenticeship with Super Gardens, and the benefits of study as a mature-age student in the industry.
 
Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

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Entries are now open for the 2026 Victorian Landscape Industry Awards.

Showcase your work, build your credibility, and celebrate your team’s achievements.

Entries close Friday, 4 September.

 Enter online today through Landscaping Victoria and put your business in the spotlight.

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

The experienced Carl Soderlund (Botanix Plant Supply) chats with the boys about the challenges and opportunities within the booming nursery industry! In this episode, Carl discusses his journey into the industry – from working with his dad who established Plantmark in 1988, to the introduction and success of Botanix Plant Supply.
 
Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic, or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

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

Entries are now open for the 2026 Victorian Landscape Industry Awards.

Showcase your work, build your credibility, and celebrate your team’s achievements.

Entries close Friday, 4 September.

 Enter online today through Landscaping Victoria and put your business in the spotlight.

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

The talented Steve Taylor of COS Design chats with the boys about his passion for landscaping, design and construction! In this episode, Steve takes us on his journey into the industry – from working on his own property in his youth, to providing free designs, and balancing his time between running a successful landscape construction business and the introduction of design work.

Email [email protected] if you've got a question, a suggestion for a topic or a guest you’d like Chris and Tyson to chat to on ‘The Front Garden’. 

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

Entries are now open for the 2026 Victorian Landscape Industry Awards.

Showcase your work, build your credibility, and celebrate your team’s achievements.

Entries close Friday, 4 September.

 Enter online today through Landscaping Victoria and put your business in the spotlight.

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