John Fitzsimmons, Author at Hort Journal Australia

Closer focus on the macro view Part II

10/06/2021 John Fitzsimmons 848 Views 0 Comments

By John Fitzsimmons –

Last issue painted the big landscape picture from the 2021 Australian Landscape Conference, leaving several rich understoreys of ideas to be conveyed in this report.

Several topics could be grouped under the subject of ‘plant selection’ and issues like using the words ‘management’ or ‘care’ in design submissions, instead of ‘maintenance’ with its connotations of a cost to be minimised rather than an investment in the ultimate health, value, benefit, utility, longevity and success of the gardens designed and implemented.… Continue reading

City of Sydney’s ‘Living Colour’ streetscapes

Colour

Be alive with colour!

09/06/2021 John Fitzsimmons 813 Views 0 Comments

At the time of writing most of us are still living under the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, positive messages are getting through. Many are hoping and planning for an improving trend heading to year’s end. It’s therefore also understandable that such positivity is reflected in lightness, brightness and colour.… Continue reading