https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-landscaping-show--5908118The Landscaping Show with John Roberts blends entertainment and vital industry insight, in a bi-weekly podcast.

Hosted by trade veteran John Roberts, Fix Radio’s latest podcast tackles important issues from the cost of materials, to skills, tools and pricing jobs.

It also provides a platform for the most talented landscapers in the UK to discuss their work, challenges and top tips.


If you want to make the most of your time, while rain stops work, subscribe and download the podcast.
]]>enCraftsCopyright Fix Radiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/235a40de5d1be1e21765fc6fb2074385.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-landscaping-show--5908118Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:30:24 +0000Fix RadioFix Radiostudio@fixradio.co.ukThe Landscaping Show with John Roberts blends entertainment and vital industry insight, in a bi-weekly podcast. Hosted by trade veteran John Roberts, Fix Radio’s latest podcast tackles important issues from the cost of materials, to skills, tools and...The Landscaping Show with John Roberts blends entertainment and vital industry insight, in a bi-weekly podcast.

Hosted by trade veteran John Roberts, Fix Radio’s latest podcast tackles important issues from the cost of materials, to skills, tools and pricing jobs.

It also provides a platform for the most talented landscapers in the UK to discuss their work, challenges and top tips.


If you want to make the most of your time, while rain stops work, subscribe and download the podcast.
]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/goals-challenges-for-2025--63588979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63588979Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:00:07 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts & Tom Windle return for the first show of 2025 and invite a multitude of guests to join them and discuss their plans for the year ahead as well as a quick rundown of what last year was like for them professionally. Guests include:...2745cgrsdesign,dankewley,fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,landscaping,landscapingshow,lawn&orderltd,loveyourgarden,l&rlandscapes,tomwindle,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-approach-after-care--63237904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63237904Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:00:07 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts & Tom Windle are joined by well known fellow Landscapers to discuss their approach to after care. Guests include: Scott Baker from Tidy Bricks & Daf from Dafscape1711daf,dafscape,fixradio,gardenscape,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,landscaping,landscapingaftercare,scottbaker,thelandscapingshow,tidybricks,tomwindle,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-worst-of-the-trade--63002226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63002226Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:00:07 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts is joined by his new co-host Tom Windle and they use their first show together to discuss some of their best and worst moments and experiences in the trade 2138fixradio,gardenscape,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,johnrobertsfixradio,landscaping,landscapingshow,thelandscapingshow,tomwindle,tomwindlefixradio,tomwindlegardenscape,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-moving-after-injury-surgery--62690165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62690165Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:00:02 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts has just had a hip replacement and is on the road to recovery. It's a massive challenge for you and your business if you need to take time off due to injury or surgery. So John has invited some experts to join him and explain how you can...2376andyjarvis,andyjarvisyoga,fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,johnrobertsfixradio,johnrobertslandscapingshow,landscaperinjuries,landscaping,landscapingshow,landscapingshowfixradio,thelandscapingshow,ukconstruction,waynelakin,waynelakinfunctionalmovement,waynelakinteamgbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-roberts-is-joined-by-ollie-mick-from-corkers--62530100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62530100Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:55:02 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts invites father and son, Mick and Ollie from Corkers (Corker UK/TV) to join him and discuss the unique business they’ve created with their 15 show gardens, full of inspiration and innovative products for Landscapers in the UK 1916corkers,corkertv,corkeruk,fixradio,gardenideas,greentoplandscapes,ideasforlandscapers,johnroberts,landscaping,landscapingshow,olliecorkeruk,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daf-from-dafscape-on-his-career-rise-on-social-media--62355671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62355671Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:00:02 +0000Fix RadioDaf from Dafscape joins John Roberts to discuss his experiences in the trade and success on social media 1452daf,dafscape,dafscapelandscaping,fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,johnrobertsfixradio,landscaping,landscapingshow,thelandscapingshow,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-advice-from-top-landscapers--62162679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62162679Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:00:02 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts invites some friends of the show, who are some of the best Landscapers in the UK to join him and give some advice. Guests include: John Ward (JW Construction) Dan Kewley (Lawn & Order) & Richard McNeill from Ark Gardening 2177dankewley,fixradio,johnroberts,johnrobertsfixradio,johnward,landscaping,landscapingadvice,richardmcneill,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-roberts-tom-windle-discuss-the-trade-as-a-whole--61828913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61828913Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:45:01 +0000Fix RadioOn the final episode in a triology of in-studio appearances made by Tom Windle from Gardenscape, John & Tom talk about the trade as a whole and the Landscapers journey within it. They discuss aspects of the trade they don't like, customers, mental...1577fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,johnrobertslandscaper,landscaping,thelandscapingshow,tomwindle,tomwindlegardenscape,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tom-windle-interviews-john-roberts--61238409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61238409Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:16:22 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts has the tables turned on him and is interviewed about his life, career and experiences in the trade by Tom Windle from Gardenscape2296fixradio,fixradiolandscapingshow,gardening,gardenscape,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,johnrobertsfixradio,johnrobertsgreentoplandscapes,landscapersexperiences,landscaping,landscapingjobs,landscapingshow,tipsforlandscapers,tomwindle,tomwindlefixradio,tomwindlegardenscape,tomwindlelandscaping,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tom-windle-from-gardenscape-talks-about-his-experiences-in-landscaping--61077326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61077326Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:00:02 +0000Fix RadioTom Windle from Gardenscape joins John Roberts to talk about his experiences and the challenges that come with being a Landscaper, on and off the tools 1857fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,landscaping,thelandscapingshow,thelandscapingshowfixradio,thelandscapingshowjohnroberts,tomwindle,tomwindlefixradio,tomwindlegardenscape,tomwindlelandscaping,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-landscaping-to-pools-blocks--60925270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60925270Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:00:03 +0000Fix RadioBen Bonsor from Orbro Pools joins John Roberts to tell the family story behind the company and how they went from Landscaping to creating amazing swimming pool spaces and were part of the development of a new block you can use to create all sorts of...2036benbonsor,benbonsorlandscaping,benbonsororbropools,fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,johnrobertsfixradio,johnrobertslandscapingshow,landscaping,orbropools,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sustainable-landscaper-talks-business-working-practices--60766323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60766323Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:00:06 +0000Fix RadioThe Sustainable Landscaper Angus MacLeod joins John Roberts to talk about his working practices in more detail and how he manages his business. John and Angus also talk about how there's a second coming with regards to nature in gardens across the UK...2397angusmacleod,fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,johnrobertsfixradio,landscaping,landscapingpodcast,landscapingshow,landscapingshowfixradio,sustainablelandscaper,sustainablelandscaping,sustainablelandscapingpractice,thesustainablelandscaper,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-it-s-like-to-run-a-huge-landscaping-business-in-central-london--60632361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60632361Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:51:55 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts is joined by Tony Woods from Garden Club London who talks about his experiences running his very successful company in Central London. Tony talks about all of the challenges this work brings, His workforce which sees him employ around 30...1691chelseaflowershow,fixradio,gardenclub,gardenclublondon,gardening,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,johnrobertsfixradio,johnrobertslandscaping,landscaping,landscapingshowfixradio,tonywoods,tonywoodsgardenclub,ukconstruction,workinginlondonasalandscaperfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-approach-to-sustainable-practices-projects-materials--60490685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60490685Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:47:17 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts takes a look at sustainable practices, award winning projects & new and innovative sustainable materials. Guests: Angus McLeod (The Sustainable Landscaper) Mike Lote from MJL Garden Design & Marcus Von Thiele from Ecobrix2118awardwinningsustainablegarden,doesnthavetocosttheearth,ecobrix,fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,landscaping,marcusvonthiele,mikelote,mjlgardenservices,sustainablelandscaping,sustainablelandscapingpractice,thesustainablelandscaper,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-at-machines-automation-equipment--60339908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60339908Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:21:06 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts takes a look at bringing automation into your business. As your business grows and the jobs get more ambitious, the kind of machines and equipment you're using get more ambitious as well. Tom Windle, an accomplished Landscaper from...2685danlodge,danlodgejcb,fixradio,gardenscape,greentoplandscapes,jcb,jcbforlandscaping,johnroberts,landscaping,landscapingequipment,landscapingmachines,landscapingshowfixradio,landscapingtools,tomwindle,tomwindlegardenscape,ukconstruction,watlingjcbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-impact-of-rogue-traders-on-landscaping--60162912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60162912Mon, 27 May 2024 16:00:04 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts has a look at the issue of rogue traders blighting Landscaping and looks at both sides of the coin. John invites a customer that had massive issues with some work completed by another Landscaper, to join him and discuss the impact of the...1567cowboylandscapers,fixradio,gardening,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,landscaping,roguetraders,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-have-the-last-few-months-to-work-through-in-scotland-ni--60002255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60002255Mon, 13 May 2024 16:00:04 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts has invited a Landcaper from Scotland, Ruaraidh Neish & Richard McNeil from Northern Ireland to discuss what winter and spring have been like in their parts of the country and how they plan for the summer ahead 1558arkgardening,fixradio,gardening,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,landscaping,landscapinginscotland,landscapingweather,richardmcneil,ruaraidhneish,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-approach-to-working-through-spring-summer-in-england--59695385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59695385Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:00:05 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts is joined again by Dan Kewley from Hampshire and Kevin Fitzpatrick, who is based in Devon, so that they can discuss their approach to working through spring and summer and also give an update on what winter was like for them1446fixradio,gardening,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,landscaping,landscapingtips,ukconstuctionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jamie-harry-return-to-discuss-the-trade-as-a-whole--59469058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59469058Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:00:04 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts is joined again by Jamie Johnstone and Harry Barnes from Cotswold Garden Renovations Ltd to talk about their own individual experiences joining the trade and also discuss the trade as a whole2245fixradio,gardening,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,landscaper,landscaping,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jamie-harry-talk-landscaping-on-tv-day-to-day-work-tools-more--59245360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59245360Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:00:02 +0000Fix RadioJamie Johnstone and Harry Barnes from Cotswold Garden Renovations Ltd join John Roberts to talk about the TV work they've done, how they run their business, tools, materials and more2611alantitchmarsh,cotswoldgardenrenovations,fixradio,gardening,greentopgardenservices,johnroberts,landscaping,landscapingontv,loveyourgarden,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-manage-your-money--59055305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59055305Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:00:02 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts talks to his accountant, a financial advisor and fellow landscaper and show regular John Ward (JW Construction Ltd.) to get advice and insight on how to handle and manage your money properly 2604fixradio,johnroberts,landscapermoneyadvice,landscaping,landscapingmoneyadvice,managingmoneylandscaper,soletradermoneyadvice,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/craig-ratty-humphreys-on-his-career-in-the-trade--58919078Craig Ratty Humphreys joins John Roberts to talk about everything from his work with his son, his approach to getting projects over the line, his methods, his social media, where the name came from and more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58919078Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:00:02 +0000Fix Radiohttps://www.facebook.com/craig.r.humphreys/ joins John Roberts to talk about everything from his work with his son, his approach to getting projects over the line, his methods, his social media, where the name came from and more!Craig Ratty Humphreys joins John Roberts to talk about everything from his work with his son, his approach to getting projects over the line, his methods, his social media, where the name came from and more!]]>1506craigrattyhumphries,fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,landscapers,landscaping,paving,ukconstrutionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alex-will-pettitt-return-to-discuss-their-work-the-trade--58741269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58741269Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:00:02 +0000Fix RadioLandscaping, award winning twins, Alex and Will return to explain their approach to construction work and talk tools, training and the trade as a whole1831fixradio,gardening,johnroberts,landscaping,ukconstruction,will&alexpettittfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/award-winning-landscaping-twins-alex-will-pettitt--58573717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58573717Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:00:02 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts is joined by Alex and Will Pettitt from Topoforma Landscape Ltd. to discuss their incredible rise to success in the trade that has seen them win gold at Chelsea and other individual awards for their innovative and amazing projects2018alexpettitt,chelseaawards,chelseaflowershow,fixradio,gardening,johnroberts,landscaping,topoformalandscapesltd,ukconstruction,willpettittfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-landscapers-give-their-opinions-on-the-trade--58402127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58402127Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:00:01 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts is joined again by Scott Baker from Tidybricks and John Ward from JW Construction LTD to give their thoughts on all aspects of the trade and what they think the future holds for landscaping in the UK2252fixradio,gardening,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,johnward,jwconstructionltd,landscaping,scottbaker,tidybricks,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-landscapers-chat-about-their-experiences-on-the-tools--58173301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58173301Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:00:02 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts invites Scott Baker from Tidybricks and John Ward from JW Construction Ltd. to discuss their experiences in Landscaping and the construction industry3618fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,johnward,jwconstructionltd,landscaping,scottbaker,tidybricks,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-approach-to-working-through-the-winter-in-scotland--57973082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57973082Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:00:03 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts is joined by two Landscapers from Scotland to discuss what working through winter is like for them in the trade1611fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,landscaping,ukconstruction,workingthroughwinterlanscapingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-approach-to-working-through-the-winter-in-england--57818803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57818803Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:00:03 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts is joined by Dan Kewley from Hampshire, Ash Thompson from Manchester and Kevin Fitzpatrick, who is based in Devon, so that they can discuss their approach to working through the winter in England. Dan talks about his side business, Ash...2425ashthompson,dankewley,fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,kevinfitzpatrick,landscaping,landscapinginthewinter,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-first-look-into-training-continued-professional-development-upskilling--57618593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57618593Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:00:03 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts has recently gone back to the classroom to learn more about his trade, so on this episode he talks to Rupert Keys from TASK training academy to discuss why he's decided to offer courses to Landscapers in the UK and what's available...2106connorhealey,fixradio,gardening,greentoplandscapes,jamessharp,johnroberts,landscaping,landscapingtraining,rupertkeys,tasktraining,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-look-into-tools-used-in-landscaping--57459334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57459334Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:31:06 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts is joined by landscaper, Tom Windle and landscaper/arbourist, James Sharp, so that they can discuss the tools they use, how they keep them in good working order, battery vs hard wired tools and much more1736fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,landscaping,landscapingtools,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-first-look-at-tools-used-in-landscaping--57267142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57267142Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:15:34 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts is joined by Adam Geldart from Gel Landscaping talks about his recent tool theft experience which saw two vans stolen with thousands of pounds worth of tools inside and David Honeywell from Rubi Tools joins us to talk tools2186fixradio,johnroberts,landscaping,rubitoolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-about-taking-time-off-due-to-illness-and-injuries--56733814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56733814Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:00:02 +0000Fix RadioJohn Ward and Scott from Tidy Bricks return to talk about the reasons why they've had to have some considerable time of the tools lately and how they've coped with it all1182fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,johnward,landscaping,scottbaker,tidybricks,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/planning-for-autumn--56841455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56841455Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:00:03 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts is joined by two landscapers and a gardner to discuss how they plan for Autumn, especially after the summer we've just had weather wise in 2023. Scott from well known YouTube channel Tidybricks talks about how he plans for autumn and the...1435fixradio,gardening,iainhealey,johnroberts,johnward,landscaping,tidybricks,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-time-off-due-to-illness-and-injury--56733656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56733656Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:00:02 +0000Fix RadioJohn talks to Adam Geldhart from Gel Landscaping about his ankle injury and then Adam and John discuss illness and health conditions of family members and how this can impact your business and professional life in many ways. Iain Healey from Dig It...1725adamgeldhart,fixradio,gardening,iainhealey,johnroberts,landscaping,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-clients--56588737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56588737Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:00:03 +0000Fix RadioJohn is joined again by Tom Windle from Gardenscape, Dan Kewley from Lawn & Order Garden Services, and Ash Thompson from Manchester.1583fixradio,greentoplandcapes,johnroberts,landscaping,lawn&order,tomwindle,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-marshall-talks-about-his-business-social-media-and-more--56393134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56393134Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:00:03 +0000Fix RadioMark Marshall has just hit 1 million followers across all social media platforms. He talks about his social media journey, his experiences in the trade and building his business Lawn, Stripes & Hedges, John and Mark talk about the trade,...3557fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,landscaping,lawnstripesandhedges,markmarshall,ukconstructionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/logistics-planning--56209439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56209439Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:08:15 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts talks to Adam Geldhart & John Ward about the importance of logistics and planning and how they approach all aspects of planning and conducting work2166falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-makes-a-good-landscaper--56049106
On the first show John is joined by Tom Windle from Gardenscape, Dan Kewley from Lawn & Order Garden Services, and Ash Thompson from Manchester.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56049106Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:20:33 +0000Fix RadioJohn Roberts from Greentop Landscapes hosts the first episode of The Landscaping Show. In this episode he talks to some well known landscapers from across the country about how they got started in the trade and what principles they think make a good...
On the first show John is joined by Tom Windle from Gardenscape, Dan Kewley from Lawn & Order Garden Services, and Ash Thompson from Manchester.]]>1995building,construction,fixradio,greentoplandscapes,johnroberts,landscaping,ukconstructionfalsefull