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Introducing Hot Tones into Your Planting Scheme
Discover how to use red, orange, and yellow plants to energise your garden. Explore design tips and a hardy plant palette for warm, bold landscapes.
Eremophila
Explore Eremophila, the vibrant emu bush native to Australia. Learn about its care, uses, and top cultivars for drought-tolerant garden design.
The Art of Feature in Landscape Design Plants
Learn how to use feature plants to enhance garden design. Explore form, texture, colour theory, and spatial tips to create stunning outdoor spaces.
Australian Wildflowers and Hackable Natives: Save Money with Resilient Plants
Rising garden maintenance costs make machine-maintained plants a smart alternative to hand-manicured varieties.
Australian Wildflowers and Hackable Natives: The Secret to Saving Money
Are you looking for a robust and adaptable plant to elevate your garden or landscape design?
The Low-Allergen Garden: Designing with Plants for Pollen-Sensitive Individuals
Design gardens for pollen-sensitive individuals with low-allergen plants. Ideal for private and public spaces needing inclusive, allergy-friendly planting.
Myoporum (Boobialla)
Myoporum, commonly known as boobialla groundcovers and shrubs beloved by gardeners and landscapers alike.
Lagerstroemia (Crepe Myrtle)
Lagerstroemia is the crepe myrtle genus, for stunning blooms with their prolonged flowering period
Pittosporum (Cheesewood)
The Pittosporum genus, sometimes called cheesewood, is a collection of versatile and attractive shrubs and small trees.
Ground Covers for Gap Filling in Australian Planting Schemes (Spreading vs Clumping)
Are you looking for a native Australian groundcover plant, but you’re unsure whether to opt for a spreading or clumping option?
Creating the Japanese Garden Aesthetic in Australia
Are you hoping to create a Japanese style garden in Australia? Are you looking for a general guide to help you in your project?
Poa Genus: A Guide to Native Australian Grasses
The Poa genus, a remarkable group of grasses, holds a special place in ecosystems worldwide with more than 500 identified species.
How Expert Landscape Architects Specify Hedges for Driveways
Okay, so you need to design a landscape area around a driveway. How do you choose the right plants that stand the test of time?
Fraxinus – Ash Trees
Explore Fraxinus (Ash Trees) for shade, windbreaks, and eco-friendly landscapes. Learn about care, species, and the new Safe Haven™ allergy-friendly variety.
The Mandevilla Genus
Discover how Mandevilla plants bring tropical color to any landscape, with helpful tips on care, frost-tolerant cultivars, and pollinator-friendly blooms.
Hibbertia: Australia\’s Iconic Guinea Flowers
Hibbertia, often referred to as guinea flowers, is a striking genus of flowering plants that are quintessentially Australian.
How to Find a Specific Plant to Purchase for Retail Customers
It’s a common problem, because there are so many plants available on the market and such little space available at your local nursery.
Introducing Cool Tones into Your Planting Scheme
Are you looking to add some colour to your next garden design? Are you aware of the concept of colour theory?
Introducing Yellow and Lime Tones into Your Planting Scheme as a Landscape Designer
Yellow and lime tones can be a game-changer in your planting schemes and are a favourite among land-scape architects and designers
Correa (Native Fuchsia)
Correa, often referred to as native fuchsia, is a favourite among Australian gardeners for its delicate, bell-shaped flowers.
The Art of Creating Garden Vignettes: Small Scenes with Big Impact
Have you ever wondered how to transform a small space into a thriving native Australian garden?
Chamomile Plants
Chamaemelum, commonly known as chamomile, is a delightful genus celebrated for its medicinal properties, calming fragrance, and elegant appearance.
Hardy Exotic Plants for Australian Landscapes
As much as we love our native Aussie plants, there’s a definite place for hardy exotics in our public and private landscapes.
Weedy Gazanias: A Colourful Challenge in Australia
Known for their striking flowers and drought resilience, gazanias have become a popular choice in gardens and public areas across the country.
Under-Utilised Strappy Native Plant Cultivars: Lomandras and Dianellas
Looking to add a vibrant touch to your garden that covers the ground, provides colour all year round, and increases soil health with its root exudates?
Feature Plants: 3 Highly Ornamental Strappy Plants
It’s easy to overlook strappy plants, but they can give you a great result when you use them sparingly.
Lomandra Longifolia: A Versatile Native Plant for Every Garden
Are you looking for a robust and adaptable plant to elevate your garden or landscape design?
Designing with Colour: Vibrant Landscapes with Ozbreed Flowers and Foliage
Are you looking to add some colour to your next garden design? Are you aware of the concept of colour theory?
Designing for Your Clients: Landscape Industry Psychographics
Are you a landscape architect or designer looking to improve client satisfaction?