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Growing substrate ‘blown’ onto roof garden by the use of a truck mounted hopper (Image: Michael Casey)

Exploring substrates – no substitution for future infrastructure projects

05/06/2023 Michael Casey 568 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Michael Casey

Substrates provide anchorage for plants and hold water which is key to their survival and growth through their effective absorption and storing of nutrients. Substrates, much like other living organisms, require a careful selection process to ensure they’re fit for purpose for green infrastructure projects.… Continue reading

Westland Nurseries Open Day at Seven Mile Beach, Tasmania (Image: IPPS)

International Plant Propagation Society

Celebrating 50 years of IPPS

05/06/2023 admin 570 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Dan Austin

Seeking and sharing knowledge of plant production is the core principle of the International Plant Propagators’ Society (IPPS). In recent months, this ethos has been showcased like never before as members across the country opened their doors to present propagation at its best through a series of regional meetings in celebration of fifty successful years of the society.… Continue reading