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Cottonwood flower (Hibiscus tiliaceus) (Image: Dan Austin)

Rethinking the humble hedge

11/10/2023 Dan Austin 488 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Dan Austin

In Australia, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to the plants available for our gardens. Garden centres offer up a myriad of options for just about any purpose, but the popularity of a handful of favourites still leads to some species being overused and causing a sense of horticultural déjà vu when travelling around the country.… Continue reading

The world’s largest plant is a sea grass Posidonia australis (Image: Rachel Austin, University of Western Australia)

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Plants that have rewritten the record books

21/09/2023 Dan Austin 531 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Daniel Austin

The kingdom of plants is a big one, each member is a standout and potential record holder if you dig deep enough. Even something as seemingly obvious as the world’s largest plant hasn’t been as straightforward as it might have seemed.… Continue reading