By Daniel Fuller
Plants infected with myrtle rust are still specified and sold in humid and subtropical parts of Australia every day. Once established in the landscape, the results are unmistakable with plants showing yellow powdery lesions, purple pustules and distorted new growth.… Continue reading
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Flowers are highly-functional green infrastructure. Beyond looking pretty, they can support both at-risk urban ecological communities and pest-suppressing insects such as hoverflies and micro-wasps. However, with gardens becoming smaller, it is harder to obtain a full spectrum of flowers throughout the year.… Continue reading
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Australia is home to many plant species that have fed people for thousands of years. Did you know that the following ornamental species are edible?
Dianella caerulea berries are almost like little blueberries with pleasantly crunchy seeds.… Continue reading
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For specifiers, flowers are important for several reasons. Of course they provide aesthetic value, but they also provide environmental support for pollinators. Flowers also attract biological pest control including the adult life-forms of predatory flies and parasitic wasps, whose larvae are incredibly effective at keeping sap-sucking and munching pest populations under control.… Continue reading
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Modern landscapes are becoming increasingly smaller, particularly in urban areas with blocks being subdivided for smaller yards, townhouses and apartments. This creates a demand for plants that can provide screening in smaller spaces while still providing maximum impact.… Continue reading
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Nursery businesses are always interested in what plants are popular in the market because this information can help them make informed choices for what to stock. According to Ozbreed’s data from the 2024-25 financial year, here are the Australian trees and large shrubs that showed the biggest demand through our nursery networks based on unit sales.… Continue reading
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After more than a decade leading maintenance crews, I’ve seen firsthand how landscapes can decline, not because of poor design, but due to poor maintenance. One of the most common killers?… Continue reading
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Martin Stolze Sorting System identifying, grading and sorting plants (Image supplied by Transplant Systems)
Robotics leading innovation in nurseries
In a bold move towards technological advancement, Martin Stolze has officially announced its Robotics department, marking a significant stride in the realm of automated solutions.
Building on the collaborative synergy with Crux Agribotics, Martin Stolze’s sister company, the Robotics department is already fortified with knowledge and experience in the field.… Continue reading
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The system allows ingress of irrigation water to growing media and includes a clip system to prevent wind dislodgement and loss (Image: DeeWeed)
By John Fitzsimmons
Advances in tools and processes don’t always have to be as radical as reinventing the wheel. Sometimes just building a better mousetrap serves us well. In our production nurseries the plastic pot is ubiquitous, but some simple smart thinking, especially in the detail, is also delivering benefits.… Continue reading
Read MoreFor over two decades, Kalyx has been the go-to company for independent agricultural research in Australia due to their national presence and operational excellence. Over that time, they have helped their clients bring hundreds of new crop varieties, pesticides, fertilisers and other such technologies to Australian farmers.… Continue reading
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