Latest News & Events
The Green Infrastructure Research Group at the University of Melbourne is running a free online workshop on green roof maintenance on 8 December. In this workshop research experts and practitioners in green roof design and maintenance will outline the key maintenance requirements for a range of Australian green roofs.
The exotic insect pest serpentine leafminer , also known as pea leafminer or South American leafminer, was recently found in a commercial vegetable crop in western Sydney.
Serpentine leafminer poses a serious economic threat to Australia’s horticulture and nursery production plant industries.
To celebrate the festive season we will be teeing off at Brisbane's newest Mini Golf Putt Putt course to enjoy a game and admire the state of the art landscaping and long expansive greens before enjoying dinner at the Hundred Acre Bar.
Join us to have a conversation with Michael Mapp, an Associate Lawyer at McCarthy Durie Lawyers, who will be presenting on contracts and debt collecting.
Venue: Seed Landscape Design – 139 Beck Street, Paddington, QLD
Date: Thursday 26 November 2020
Time: 5:30 pm
AILDM's Landscape Design Awards will be celebrated on YouTube on 29 October enabling members and friends from throughout Australia to view the announcements simultaneously.
Space was found in the grounds of TAFE for an outdoor presentation to Sophie Baldwin, winner of AILDM's 2020 design competition for students and recent graduates.
The Interior Plantscape Association has extended an invitation to AILDM members to join their Free Webinar via Zoom.
Discover the latest research from the University of Technology with Dr Fraser Torpey and Dr Peter Irga. Staying abreast of the latest technology can assist in the marketing of your business.
Learn from 8 forward thinking speakers about how to build your business and more forward in the current climate.
The BUILDING BUSINESS CONFERENCE, to be presented as a webinar, has been created for businesses like yours by SPASA and IRLearning. Topics include strategy, sales, marketing, productivity, personal development, mental health and camera presence.
AILDM is excited to announce the finalists in its 2020 National Landscape Design Awards competition.
Join our friendly AILDM members for a walk past the amazing houses and gardens of Bower Street then to see the beautiful wildflowers of North Head, Sydney.
AILDM VIC members are invited to join a ZOOM meeting with AILDM Board members on 3 September.
If you haven’t seen it already, we encourage you to take the time to view the Webinar – Mate, we need to talk which was hosted by Landscape Victoria Master Landscapers last week. LVML talk to mental health support service This is a Conversation Starter (TIACS) who break the taboo and discuss mental health - your own mental health and the health of your employees, co-workers, friends and family.
AILDM members will be joined by David Engwicht for a tour of Civosity Park , Bardon on 24 September at 7.30am.
David believes that what people do with their private land has more impact on the vitality of neighbourhoods than anything that authorities can do on public land. To demonstrate, he has turned his entire yard into a public park, and it has become a valued community gathering space.
On Thursday 20th August, a group of AILDM members and students were guided through Roma Street Parkland for a walk and talk by some of the dedicated Horticulture care team.
This free four-part webinar design series starting on 8 September will delve into research, case studies and critical theories to provide you with the tools to create spaces that are inclusive, sustainable and salutogenic, that is, health-promoting.
A webinar presented by Nathan Straume from StrataGreen on the top 10 soil properties and how they relate to soil health.
The Hort Journal is inspiring readers with a series of articles featuring designs by award-winning AILDM members. Before and after images show the amazing difference a professional designer can make.
AILDM is please to announce the winner of its January 2020 Landscape Design Competition for students & recent graduates.
An AILDM member webinar on the key Facebook business basics that all serviced-based businesses should have set up (no matter what the size).
The way you market your business over the next 3-6 months is not the way you have ‘always done it’. A lot has changed in the world and you are now dealing with customers that have completely different needs, wants and emotions. This webinar will address the issues AILDM members need to deal with in the new marketing environment.
AILDM is pleased to welcome Exotic Nurseries to our Partner Group as a state sponsor for NSW.
AILDM has responded to the changing business environment we find ourselves in by organising its first online round table meeting.
Whether you are an AILDM member, thinking about joining, studying landscape design, or just interested in our industry, you are welcome to join us for this online chat.
In November 2020 privately owned, designed gardens will be open to the public over two weekends during Victoria's Garden DesignFest.
Thursday 19th March 9.30 – 11.30am, 1099 Northern Rd Dural.
Our three presenters will profile and discuss drought tolerant and fire retardant plants and an array of general topics. A great morning of insights and networking in an open and casual format.
Open to all AILDM members.
Rooftop, Podium and Vertical Gardens - their design & installation.
Join us for a walking tour of inspiring sites in Brisbane's CPD then listen to our speakers on how to create such gardens.
The Which Plant Where program is a five-year series of research that will find out where current favourites are unlikely to thrive under the more extreme climates that Australian cities face, learn from past successes, and stress-test major landscape species to find opportunities for new species and varieties to be planted.
Industry members are invited to attend roadshows about the program.
Please join us for the opportunity to find out about the latest products, specifications and ask questions from EcoOutdoor and Ecosmart Fire. Save time, rather than spending hours researching products online you will see and learn about the products first hand.
Sydney 20 February 2020
AILDM members of NSW are invited to join a Digital & Innovation Seminar or Webinar, plus when you sign up you receive an additional 4 hours of one-on-one coaching over the phone.The seminars are specifically designed to give members the skills and confidence to drive traffic, convert customers and increase sales within their business.
Register now for this one-day forum
Trees for Liveable Cities: Delivering Effective Green Infrastructure
On Friday 21st February 2020
At Harold Park Community Hall, Tramsheds, 1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge (Sydney)
Hosted by the Institute of Australian Consulting Arboriculturists (IACA)
Learn about the importance of Coastal and Mangrove Vegetation including Species Selection at this event at Tweed Heads on 1 February.
Four inspiring garden experts will share their knowledge, ideas and experience, covering a broad range of topics, including the importance of therapeutic gardens, outdoor spaces that transform, restore and soothe the soul, and the relationship between beauty, care and environmental, social and cultural sustainability at the 2020 Garden Design Series to be held at the Tattersalls Club, Hyde Park in Sydney’s CBD.
Join this walk and talk all about roses on Saturday 8 February 2020 at 9 am – 12 pm at the Green E Roses Nursery, 400 Galston Rd, Galston NSW 2159
Gain all the insight you need in working with the new standard for soils for landscaping and garden use at this workshop, 13 February, North Sydney.
The SPASA Australia Expos showcase a huge selection of designs and styles for pools and spas to suit all lifestyles and budgets! A Landscape Design Feature, including AILDM's Design Clinic, has also been created where you will see the latest innovations and get inspiration for your outdoor project or backyard renovation.
The winners of AILDM's National Landscape Design Awards were announced on 31 August.
AILDM members and guests met at Botanic House, Sydney , to celebrate AILDM's 25th Anniversary on 18 October.
View a presentation and images of this event.
AILDM members are invited to a dinner at Paw Paw cafe on 6 December.
Limited seats - book early.
Members are encouraged to attend a meeting at the Greengate Hotel, Killara, Sydney, to discuss proposed amendments to swimming pool standards and other matters being addressed by the AILDM Board.
Have Your Say - We welcome your input and feedback
AILDM announces the winner of their 2019 Landscape Design Competition for Students and Recent Graduates in landscape design.
AILDM members and friends met at Dig Food Farm, Lovedale in the beautiful Hunter Valley on 4 July to form an AILDM Chapter for their region.