By Michael Casey
As cities face rising environmental pressures, the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA)’s draft Practice Note 15 offers a timely framework to formally recognise green infrastructure as a core asset class, integrating nature into the heart of urban planning, financial strategy, and infrastructure resilience.… Continue reading
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A rather unpleasant looking fungal contamination in a flask of lomandra; note the plants engulfed by the fungus are dying off (Image: Lisa Wightwick)
By Lisa Wightwick
Wherever plant tissue culture goes, so follows contamination. But what is culture contamination, where does it come from and why is it so undesirable?
In the context of plant tissue culture, ‘contamination’ is a broad term that describes a range of unwanted microorganisms that can have significant impacts on the health and success of the plants.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Gabrielle Stannus
Many of us would remember learning in school about the pivotal role that American Walter Burley Griffin played in the design and development of the Australian national capital. However, author Robert Macklin says that another man deserves more credit for his role in transforming the Limestone Plains into the thriving garden city we now know as Canberra, and for laying the foundations for modern Australian horticulture.… Continue reading
Read MoreGreener Spaces Better Places is excited to share an update on our HOW TO GROW campaign, a trial now live across five participating nurseries nationwide.
Launched earlier this year, the trial is testing whether simple, colour-coded pot stickers – each linked to a QR code and bite-sized plant care video – can help nursery customers buy and grow with confidence.… Continue reading
By Patrick Regnault
Advanced trees have an undeniable use in the landscapes of public and private gardens. They help create a focal point, anchor the new landscape and sometimes they are simply the most practical option. But are they overused? Are they horticulturally appropriate for the site or the species?… Continue reading
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Andersonia grandiflora is also endemic to the southwest of Western Australia (Image: Jesse de Vries via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)
By the Australian Plants Society (Victoria) Mornington Peninsula District Group
Held biennially by the Australian Plants Society Victoria (APS Victoria), the FJC Rogers Seminars provide an opportunity for native plant lovers of all knowledge levels to come together to focus on one plant group.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Tara Cuddihy
Succession planning is a critical aspect for any business, and the horticultural industry is no exception. It can be a daunting task; however it is best to plan and review often to have a robust succession plan in place to ensure the continuity and success of operations.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Daniel Fuller
Understanding industry trends can inform nursery purchasing decisions. Ozbreed’s data for the 2024-25 reflects plants that have been selling extremely well, and we foresee that sales are likely to stay strong in the coming financial year. Here are our strongest Australian small shrub and groundcover sellers by quantity of units starting with the most popular.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Zoe Cwojdzinski
Plants have proven countless benefits over centuries for human health and wellbeing, but a University of Technology Sydney collaboration highlights their impact as urban temperatures continue to climb.
Our cities are getting hotter. More than half the world’s population now lives in urban areas, a number expected to climb to 70 per cent by 20501[GS1] .… Continue reading
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Frazer Thorp (Plants for Space) engaging with Growing Beyond Earth students at an immersion experience at La Trobe University
By Sally Fierenzi and Megan Hirst
Horticulture is the art and science of cultivating plants, encompassing everything from growing food crops and conserving rare species, to producing ornamental plants for amenity usage. There are various techniques and practices to grow and maintain plants, including soil preparation, planting, watering, fertilisation, and pest control.… Continue reading
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