Monday, September 16, 2024

landscape design

Ozbreed Flat White™ Pandorea jasminoides ‘PJ01’ PBR
Plant PalettePlants

Practical new landscape plants from Ozbreed

By Daniel Fuller

Pretty plants are great, but if they aren’t practical in the landscape they can be a complete waste of time. At Ozbreed, we focus on breeding plants that are no fuss, functional and reliable because we understand how hard it is to keep plants growing happily in the urban landscape.Continue reading

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No tree is exactly the same in form, size and foliage
PlantsTrees

Putting a REAL value on trees

By John Fitzsimmons

There are those who love trees simply for their beauty and splendour. There are people who regard trees as being ‘in the way’ of some more immediate perceived want or need, or who dislike living with trees in close proximity for cultural or aesthetic reasons.Continue reading

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EditorialGreener Spaces Better Places Update

What’s Growing on?

INDUSTRY EXPERTS INVITE 82,000 AUSSIES TO ASK ME ANYTHING!

A dynamic two-way conversation between industry experts and Australian green life consumers has been rolling out via the @GreenerSpacesBetterPlaces Instagram channel. Connecting consumers directly with industry gardening experts, the social media video series recently featured:

Andrew Laidlaw, lead horticulturist and landscape designer for Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens.… Continue reading

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Location Map of the Murray Lagoon Project site
EnvironmentEnvironment & Sustainability

Making Water Work

By Stuart Elder

‘Making Water Work’ is the name of the Water Hyacinth Harvesting Pilot Project at Murray Lagoon, Rockhampton Botanic Garden. Murray Lagoon is a vital ecosystem and community resource situated at the gateway to Rockhampton City in Central Queensland on Darumbal Country and is a significant natural asset.Continue reading

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