Hort Journal Australia

One Central Park in Sydney offers a clean, healthy, and welcoming space for the community (Image: Karen Smith)

Objectives beyond aesthetics – the full potential of greening buildings

12/06/2024 Michael Casey 210 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Michael Casey

Greening buildings, a practice involving the integration of vegetation and eco-friendly features into architectural design, has gained significant traction in urban environments in recent decades. While the concept holds promise for enhancing environmental quality and reducing ecological footprints, its true impact on overall sustainability warrants careful examination.… Continue reading

Replicating a habitat - the coastal garden (Image: Barbara Wheeler)

Botanic Gardens Plants

Showcasing New Zealand indigenous plants in creative ways

12/06/2024 Barbara Wheeler 260 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Barbara Wheeler

Often seen growing as scrappy carpark plants, badly pruned to keep within the bounds of narrow strips of garden beds and frequently planted in the wrong place, the wonderful indigenous flora of New Zealand has had a history of being overlooked and much maligned in its own country.… Continue reading