Evaluation of Survivability of Different Landscape Plants in Various Wet Feet Conditions
Australian Study - Plants Surviving Extreme Wet Conditions
Choosing Pest and Disease Resistant Landscape Plants and Turf
Landscapes serve to mimic greeneries so people can connect with nature, which is not always accessible in highly developed areas. They help improve the well-being of a community by providing aesthetically pleasing sceneries. Additionally, they impact the economic value of…
How Plants Promote Better Health and Well-being
People are experiencing high levels of psychological distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other traumatic experiences. It’s continuing to take a significant mental health toll, with increased stress, anxiety and depression among people from all walks of life. It’s…
Best Plants For Erosion Control
In research conducted by Todd Layt and Ian Paananen, Ozbreed set out to discover the best erosion control plants. This ongoing study started in 2007 and is being updated constantly as new varieties are tested for their erosion control qualities.…
Shara™ Lomandra Survives Two Floods
Shara™ Lomandra continues to prove its incredible wet feet tolerance. Our in-ground production area at Ozbreed is situated in a low-lying area of the farm. These Shara™ plants were planted in September 2019 during a severe drought. Tested Australia-wide, we…
Fight Roadside Pollution with Plants
Improving air quality in our traffic dense cities is an important issue with many companies and government bodies searching for affordable and effective solutions. However recent research from the UK suggests that one solution has been under our noses all along:…
Testing Plants for Myrtle Rust Resistance
Testing Plants for Myrtle Rust Resistance Below is a table of results from tests completed in association with The University of Sydney. The test was undertaken to determine the Myrtle Rust resistance of different plant and tree varieties. Testing was…
Playground Mulch Trial
There is demand and interest in growing non-woody plants in playground mulch in and around play equipment, including fall zones. This planting allows playgrounds to look more natural and to reduce the open, bare appearance of equipment in mulch, without…