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Observation of eucalyptus trees in suburbia

16/12/2022 admin 368 Views 0 Comments

By Bruce Naylor

After reading an article in Hort Journal relating to the use of Eucalyptus species in landscape design in suburbia, I feel prompted to bring up the subject of using Eucalyptus in suburban gardens to your attention. For some perspective, I have been involved in the industry in Queensland for over 50 years, most of it as a grower and I am a Life Member of the Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ).… Continue reading

Madeira vine, a perennial twining vine (Image: Karen Smith)

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How will weeds be managed without glyphosate?

01/10/2021 admin 554 Views 0 Comments

By Bruce Thompson

The bane of nursery staff, horticulturists and bush regenerators is managing monocot and dicot weeds in a way that isn’t harmful to the environment, won’t risk the health of the plants you’re encouraging, and won’t place you at odds with your customers, clients and communities in a risk-averse society, terrified of glyphosate.… Continue reading