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A grove of trees would create a cool environment

Shade and UV radiation – planting for the future

15/12/2024 Patrick Regnault 23 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Patrick Regnault

Recently, I attended the Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) annual conference, where the topic was “Grow Shade Wise”. A particular topic that attracted my attention was ‘Harnessing shade for skin cancer prevention’. There were two speakers, Liz King, Manager of the NSW Skin Cancer Prevention Unit, and Andrew Turnbull, Landscape Architect and Advisor to the Shadesmart working group.… Continue reading

A new sandstone water feature and pool lounge area is flanked by a large eucalyptus tree, white agapanthus and clipped hedging

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Classic charm

15/12/2024 Lynne Testoni 21 Views 0 Comments #Tree, Botanic gardens, Garden Design, gardening, horticultural, horticultural industry, landscape, landscape design, Ornamental trees, Shade Trees

By Lynne Testoni for The Landscape Association

This beautifully maintained and classically planted garden is an elegant accompaniment to the traditional home it surrounds

One of the challenges when creating a traditional garden is how to plant and maintain it so it looks established and in keeping with the existing architecture and plantings.… Continue reading