By Denis Crawford
We all know about the natural enemies of pest insects, but did you know that beneficial insects also have their enemies?
I have often said “for every insect out there, there is probably another insect that wants to feed on it or breed in it”.… Continue reading
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Dominic Dirou had to broaden his plant palette to adapt to a changing climate (Image: Patrick Regnault)
By Patrick Regnault
Unsettled weather patterns driven by climate change is affecting plant selection. Plants that we once thought to be thriving are now affected by warmer temperatures as well as highly variable and unpredictable precipitation. This is already affecting existing plants in a diverse manner whilst also causing problems in adapting new plants to these conditions.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Lynne Testoni
Maintenance of this award-winning garden has been a labour of love for the landscapers involved.
It takes a lot of work to maintain a beautiful garden full of mature plants and lush greenery, especially when there are tricky access issues involved.… Continue reading
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Grey Box Westringia performs very differently than regular westringia in the wet (Image by Ozbreed Green Life)
By Todd Layt
Main photo: Grey Box Westringia performs very differently than regular westringia in the wet (Image by Ozbreed Green Life)
In the verdant realm of landscape and ornamental plant breeding, a significant evolution is unfurling. Plants that were once cultivated purely for their aesthetic allure are now being bred with purposeful intent, optimising performance to meet specific needs.… Continue reading
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Sports turf management requires a high skill level to keep the turf in good condition and safe for sports use (Image: 12019 Pixabay)
By Daniel Fuller
Do you feel stuck in your current job? Do you ever wonder if there is another path for you? Over the last two months we have looked at many career options in this beautiful industry, but as we know our industry is vast and there is always room to plant more dreams.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Clive Larkman
Biosecurity refers to all levels of plant and animal imports. There is a federal department within the Department of Agriculture called Biosecurity Australia and they set the rules for all imports. This includes surprising issues like the importation of cars from countries where they are often parked on grassed areas before shipping.… Continue reading
Read MoreNow is probably a good time to review your business performance and assess whether adding an apprentice or trainee could benefit next year’s bottom line.
Motivated school leavers are looking at their career options now, and not just ‘schoolies week’, so finding the right employee is best done sooner rather than later.… Continue reading
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Amongst others, green infrastructure combines the professions of building, design, engineering, horticulture, landscape construction and asset management (Image: Karen Smith)
By Michael Casey
The significance of training and development of staff cannot be understated for its importance in any industry, and for the success of businesses worldwide. The opportunities that training and development programs can bring to staff extend beyond just improving their skills, to also enhancing employee productivity and company culture.… Continue reading
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How do you stand out in the jobs market? First ask why you might want to change, then manage the change (Image: John Fitzsimmons)
By John Fitzsimmons
Whether your working life is just beginning or is somewhere further along, while the initial vision might be climbing the career ‘ladder’, the reality could well be negotiating the career ‘lattice.’ An individual’s journey to a rewarding and satisfying working life could be via either route.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Andrea Caldecourt
Managing the demands of a horticulture business is challenging enough but what happens when you have multiple rapidly-growing businesses to manage, all with very different needs?
Multi-award-winning Sunshine Coast business Cedar Hill Group is the parent company to seven separate entities, each operating in discrete horticultural fields, from tissue culture and tubestock production, to cut flower export and online retail.… Continue reading
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