The weather is starting to warm up. The days are getting longer and the weather has that feel to it that spring and summer will soon be upon us. As we start to see fresh new growth on a lot of our plants, we often...
What is a ‘bare root’ tree?Bare rooted plants are exactly as the name suggests. Bare rooting of deciduous trees can be done with fruit and ornamental trees while they are dormant. Rather than coming in pots, actively growing in a potting mix, bare rooted plants are dormant and...
Citrus tress are well suited to home growing and with minimal care will reward you for years with juicy, delicious fruit. One of the most widely grown fruit trees in the home garden is citrus. Lemons, limes, oranges, and mandarins are really easy to grow, and...
Which indoor plants should I include in my home?We have all heard of the benefits of having plants in our homes and work places. We are only beginning to understand the impact indoor air quality has on our mental health and work performance, but so...
Planting Native plants can do wonders for supporting local ecology, as well as adding something special to your garden. Consider a native option when you are next planning a new garden and you could be richly rewarded. Just like with any new garden it is important...
FEBRUARY Alocasia - Amazonica Alocasia, more commonly referred to as Elephant Ears, is a large family of plants which thrive in our wet, humid and hot summers. These are Rhizomal plants, which clump and multiply after winter each year.This species is an Amazonica variety – most...
Whether you are building a new home, selling the current home, or just looking to improve on what you already have – increase your street appeal with a feature tree.It doesn’t matter if you have a large yard, or just space for one specimen...
Lilly Pilly are considered one of the fastest growing ways to make a hedge.There are lots of different forms – with different heights, different leaf types and different colours to suit all sorts of hedge styles and locations.The most common types of lillypilly are Waterhousea,...
Planning Your Spring GardenOutdoor spaces don’t need complex landscaping to be enjoyed. Sometimes the most simple design is the easiest to execute and the easiest to maintain. LAYERINGBy layering the garden you include some taller growing options towards the back of the space, tapering down to...
Queensland Garden Expo is a ‘must see’ in 2019 for green thumbs and novice gardeners alike. Held in the Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Nambour from 12th to 14th July, this three-day expo is Queensland’s premier gardening event attracting 40,000 + visitors from all over...