John Fitzsimmons, Author at Hort Journal Australia

SmartPave from Strol prevents aggregate migration on lightly trafficked paths with geofabric already bonded on the underside

Landscape

Landscape Show stays on track at Sandown

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By John Fitzsimmons

Despite sunshine and an absence of rain that could have kept many landscapers on-site, there were still plenty who travelled across Melbourne and from further afield to Landscaping Victoria’s 2024 Landscape Show at Sandown Park.

This event’s attendee profile appears to be well established – landscape constructors and installers making up the bulk, complemented by designers, greenlife and allied industry people, and a significant number of apprentices, trainees and students in landscaping and related fields.… Continue reading

Careers Careers & Education

Plan A, and no Plan B, is the powerful approach to succeed

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By John Corban

“I hate Plan B. People perform better, in sports and everything else, if they don’t have a Plan B. I’ve never, ever had a Plan B.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger

Schwarzenegger believes people have a backup plan because they are worried they will fail.… Continue reading

Two different ways to cage your client’s fruit trees that will minimise harm to wildlife

Plant Protection

Crop protection: Wildlife’s safety net

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By Gabrielle Stannus

From private residences to public landscapes, keeping out unwanted pests is just part of the job, and fundamentally good design. However, what if that ‘pest’ also happens to be a protected native species? If you are designing or maintaining a productive garden, make sure you know how to net fruit trees safely to avoid harm to Australia’s unique fauna.… Continue reading

An aerial image of Annesley highlights the use of Buxus hedging to create a formal framework for the gardens

Landscape Landscape Design

Cottage charm

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By Lynne Testoni

A well-thought-out maintenance plan has retained the charm and authenticity of these classically planted gardens.

There is something reassuring and calming about an English-style cottage garden. Set among eight acres of magnificent English-style gardens, Annesley Bowral Retirement Village, about 120km south of Sydney, New South Wales, could be called a Southern Highlands sanctuary.… Continue reading

Lady Tanika™ Lomandra (Image: Ozbreed)

Native Plants Plants

Native plants and grasses surveyed with Landscape Architects

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By Daniel Fuller

Plant breeding has made significant strides over the past couple of decades. What once impressed landscape architects no longer suffices, as new cultivars are now more resilient, requiring less maintenance. While nursery businesses know what has sold well in the past, predicting future popular cultivars remains a challenge.… Continue reading

Greener Spaces Better Places Update

What’s Growing on?

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Industry experts invite 82,000 Aussies to ask me anything!

Welcome to this month’s Greener Spaces Better Places program update. Read on to find out the latest news and highlights to keep you up to date on what’s happening and how you can benefit.… Continue reading

Green frogs on the hunt (Image: Patrick Regnault)

Plant Protection

Personal protection – disease prevention

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By Patrick Regnault

Working in gardens gives immense pleasure but it is not without risk. A garden has many guests including small creatures that are part of the ecosystem. It is not all about bees and butterflies and cute little birds.… Continue reading

Adding in greenery to a conventional pergola adds another level of shade coverage (Image: Michael Casey)

Environment & Sustainability

Shade and tree coverage, critical amid rising urban heat

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By Michael Casey

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) confirmed 2023 was the warmest year on record. The annual average global temperature in 2023 was close to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a significant benchmark set by the Paris Agreement to limit long-term temperature increases.… Continue reading

Planting out in the mid 1980’s at Melbourne Zoo Main Drive (Image: Zoos Victoria)

Environment & Sustainability

From cultivating cineraria’s to cultivating conservation

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By John Arnott

At time of writing, I am a few weeks off ‘hanging up the boots’ at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, entering a ‘retirement phase’ of a gardening career that has straddled five decades of public gardens horticulture. Over this period, I have witnessed numerous trends come and go, and thought it would be fun to quickly reflect on a few of these in this article.… Continue reading

(L-R) Tara Graham-Cochrane, Leigh McGaghey, Anna Baker-Creswell, Steven Wells, Dr Kate Neale (Image: Meg Chatterton)

Editorial Industry Event

Seeds of change

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By Leigh McGaghey

Therapeutic Horticulture Australia (THA) recently hosted their national Conference ‘Seeds of Change: Social Physical and Mental Wellbeing Through Therapeutic Horticulture’ at the RACV Resort in Noosa, Queensland. Volunteers delivered a tremendous event over three days, with the conference as well as tours, workshops and social events bringing together delegates from across Australia.… Continue reading