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The Front Garden

Landscaping Victoria
Landscaping
Landscaping Victoria
Landscaping Industry
Sustainable Landscaping
Coolabah Turf
Sustainability
Construction
Mental Health
Westland Group
All Green Nursery
Biodiversity
Shapescaper Metal Edging
Commercial Landscaping
Landscape Design
Soil Health
Landscape Architecture
Horticulture
Landscaping Awards
Community Engagement
Covid-19

The Front Garden is the podcast for landscaping and green industry professionals looking for practical ideas, honest conversations, and fresh perspectives from across the sector. Produced by Landscaping Victoria and hosted by Adam Hompas, it shares real stories and useful insights to help listeners grow their careers, businesses, and industry knowledge.

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Do you know which parts of your landscape projects are making money, and where your margins may be slipping?

John Corban, otherwise known as the Landscapers Coach, joins Adam Hompas to explore how landscaping businesses can build g... more

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What does it take to create landscapes that perform well beyond handover—and build a team capable of supporting them?

Paddy Milne, owner of Ballarat-based The Scape Artist, joins host Adam Hompas to discuss the value of connecting ... more

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Pia Lefevre shares how thoughtful site analysis, clear plans, and functional design can create more sustainable gardens while building confidence with clients and contractors.

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What makes a garden sustainable in practice—not just in... more

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Mitch Lyons explains how thoughtful planning, professional photography, and strong client relationships can help landscape projects look their best and work harder in marketing and awards.

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Great landscape photography starts well be... more

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What does it really take to build a landscaping business from the ground up? 

In this episode of The Front Garden, host Adam Hompas sits down with Shem Quilliam from Cedarscapes to unpack a career that has taken him from landscape ... more

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Adam Hompas sits down with Corey Shalevski from RYCOR Landscapes for a candid chat about business growth, team culture, systems, and the realities of building a landscape business with momentum.

Corey shares the RYCOR story, from g... more

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Our host, Adam Hompas, sits down with Peter Hum from Peter Christopher Gardens for an honest chat about career changes, starting a business, backing yourself, and the importance of doing the little things properly.

Peter shares how... more

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Our host, Adam Hompas, is joined by Aaron Leslie and Brenna Kinnaird from Timeless Outdoors for a conversation that moves between craftsmanship, design thinking, construction challenges and the reality of delivering high-quality lan... more

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Recent Guests

John Corban
Coach at The Landscapers Coach, coaching program for landscapers, designers, pool builders, and horticulturalists
The Landscapers Coach
Episode: Stop Guessing: Price Your Landscape Jobs for Profit | The Front Garden EP152
Shem Quilliam
Owner of Cedarscapes Landscape Construction
Cedarscapes Landscape Construction
Episode: Building a Landscaping Business from the Ground Up with Shem Quilliam | The Front Garden EP148
Peter Hum
Owner of Peter Christopher Gardens
Peter Christopher Gardens
Episode: From Graphic Design to Garden Design with Peter Hum | The Front Garden EP146
La Muxlow
Designer, founder of La Muxlow Gardens
La Muxlow Garden Designs
Episode: Designing with Passion, Plants and Purpose with La Muxlow | The Front Garden EP144
Greg Palmer
Co-director at Ayus Landscapes
Ayus Landscapes
Episode: Plant Life, Purpose and The Chelsea Show with Karen Dickson & Greg Palmer | The Front Garden EP142
Karen Dickson
Co-director at Ayus Landscapes
Ayus Landscapes
Episode: Plant Life, Purpose and The Chelsea Show with Karen Dickson & Greg Palmer | The Front Garden EP142
Dean Oliver
Can Do Landscapes founder
Can Do Landscapes
Episode: Building Strong Teams with Dean Oliver & Matt Johnston | The Front Garden EP141
Matt Johnston
Can Do Landscapes team leader / 2IC
Can Do Landscapes
Episode: Building Strong Teams with Dean Oliver & Matt Johnston | The Front Garden EP141
Tomas Runciman
From Straightcurve Garden Edging, product expert and designer
Straightcurve Garden Edging
Episode: Precision in the Details with Tomas Runciman | The Front Garden EP140

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Adam Hompas
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Building a Landscaping Business from the Ground Up with Shem Quilliam | The Front Garden EP148
Q: How did you manage the early pressures of pricing and site prep when starting out?
He describes pricing as multifaceted—beyond paving or a single task, it required factoring in site setup, materials, and contingencies, and that subcontracting helped ease the burden while he built experience and tools.
Building a Landscaping Business from the Ground Up with Shem Quilliam | The Front Garden EP148
Q: What inspired you to get into the landscaping industry?
Shem explains he originally aimed to become a carpenter, but a neighbor landscaper offered him an opportunity as an apprentice, leading him into landscaping and later expanding into broader project management and development coordination.
Commercial Landscaping, Culture and Growth with Mark Slefendorfas | The Front Garden EP139
Q: So Brocore started; how did you get to this point?
Mark describes starting as an apprentice, then moving into partnership and eventually founding Brocore with a vision of one-man-one-machine growth that evolved into a bigger business with design, construct, and maintenance integrated.
Mastering Coastal Landscapes with Jane Jones | The Front Garden EP114
Q: What do you think is a big misconception people have about professional landscaping?
Many think that having just a plan will ensure a successful project, but implementation is critical.
Mastering Coastal Landscapes with Jane Jones | The Front Garden EP114
Q: Did you get any feedback from the judges regarding what made your garden stand out?
The judges unanimously thought it was the standout project, and I was very pleased.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Front Garden

What is The Front Garden about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, founder- and practitioner-focused show that centers on design-led landscaping, business growth, and team dynamics in the green industry. Across recent episodes, topics span from transitioning from design to full-service landscape practices, scaling projects without sacrificing quality, and pricing transparency to on-site execution, safety, and client communications. Guests include design-led practitioners, firm founders, and project leads who share real-world lessons on collaboration, show gardens, sustainable materials, and integrating design with construction. Noteworthy threads include culture-driven growth, onboarding and apprenticeships, and the role of technology and education in delivering high-caliber landscapes while n... more

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2. Shem Quilliam
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4. La Muxlow
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