Trade expo for landscape professionals
- Written by Diane Falzon
For the fifth year, Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers (LVML) will host The Landscape Show, a full-day must-attend free event for all commercial and residential landscape contractors, maintenance specialists, landscape designers and architects, landscape service and product suppliers, as well as councils, students and educators in Victoria.
The Landscape Show is the one-stop-shop for landscaping professionals from all areas of design, construction and maintenance to deep dive with peers, suppliers and customers in an environment bursting with networking and inspiration opportunities.
According to Ms Megan Flower, CEO Landscaping Victoria, The Landscape Show is Australia’s only trade-focussed expo for landscape professionals and a melting pot of information, insights and inspiration for landscaping professionals to absorb and take away.
“We are anticipating well over 1200 attendees on the day and they won’t be disappointed with the array of exhibitors on the day. From the latest products, innovations and advice, industry professionals will be spoilt for choice with dozens of exhibitors showcasing their products and services,” Ms Flower said.
“The Landscape Show is also a mecca for networking, giving guests ample opportunity to meet innovative and interesting suppliers as well as catch up with colleagues. We are proud that the Landscape Show has become the go-to information and inspiration hub for the Australian landscaping industry.
“Landscaping Victoria knows and understands that the industry is constantly evolving, and that it is fundamental that we have all the latest resources and expertise at our fingertips so landscaping professionals can shine in the industry with their customers benefitting.”
Meg Geary, a Landscape Designer who has not missed an expo, says that the day is invaluable when it comes to networking and is energised walking through the exhibits and talking with landscaping experts.
“It is so important that we keep our skillsets polished and know what is out there when it comes to new products. That is what gives us the edge with our clients. The Landscape Show has that perfect balance of product, inspiration and networking which allows me to walk away fully loaded with fresh ideas for my business.”
The Landscape Show will showcase the latest in product innovation, and will feature a rich program of industry-specific seminars. In addition, there will be a host of product demonstrations at exhibitor stands, where products can be seen in action including irrigation equipment, hand & power tools, engineered or custom designed outdoor fittings, as well as plants, trees & turf and business software.
According to regular exhibitor Carl Soderlund of Botanix Plant Supply, The Landscape Show is a melting pot of ideas and inspiration.
“We are all coming together for one purpose and that is to showcase the best the industry has to offer to our clients and businesses,” Carl commented.
For all landscaping professionals looking to come along to the show, registrations are required and can be completed at www.thelandscapeshow.com.au. With fantastic door prizes on offer, giveaways and a sponsored networking hour, The Landscape Show is the free to attend, trade only, one-stop-shop for the latest in industry knowledge, demonstrations and products.
