The right plant in the right soil
In a school near where I live, 25 trees had to be removed as they were found unstable. The reason was that the species chosen was not suited to the soil type and their root system could not develop adequately. Not long ago I was given a plan to quote from. Of the plant specification...
Self Learning
Horticulture is a profession that requires constant learning. Our profession deals with the natural word which works in a complex web of interaction between organisms and their environment. Because of its multi-disciplinary aspect, our profession needs to stay abreast of the constant discovery in biology and plant re-classification. For those of us specifying and recommending...
Design Concepts / Landscape / Landscape Design / Landscape Supplies / Landscaping - Soft / Nurseries
Fruit trees for small gardens
Backyard vegetable gardening has been taken on by many residential customers in the last few years. As the people realize the benefits and joy that comes with growing their own food, it has now gone from a fad to a more perennial way of gardening. What is often over-looked by the profession, be it retail...
Horticulture Scholarship opportunity
There is a scholarship opportunity from the BBM Sir John Pagan Horticulture Award. It is open to horticulturists younger than 24 years of age at the date of the closing of applications, who are currently undertaking or who have completed an acknowledged course in Horticulture with any University, TAFE or Training Organisation. The winner will...
Pondering about a pond?
Water features and ponds in particular have greatly improved in the last 10 years. Improvement in UV stable pond liners, pumping and filtering systems, waterproofing membranes and composite materials have all helped ameliorate and increase the design possibilities. Ponds have an aesthetic value, a cooling effect and the sound of water helps reduce background noise....
Design Concepts / Garden and Public Art / Landscape / Landscape Design / Landscaping - Hard / Landscaping - Soft / Playground Equipment
Child’s Play
Most adults understand the very important educational role that playing has in the physical and mental development of our children. Schools, public playgrounds and private gardens are an integral part of the play setting in the maturing processes of children. The ability to explore, discover and imagine in a natural, or at least outdoor, setting...
Environmental Management / Green Walls & Green Roofs / Landscape Construction / Landscape Design / Playground Equipment / Pool Designers & Builders
Prince Alfred Park Pool splashes onto the city scene
Sydney’s newest 9-lane, 50 metre outdoor pool is the first fully-accessible outdoor heated pool in the city. Not only is it now open – but it’s free! For the first six months Sydney-siders can enjoy unique water-views, park-views and city-views all at the one time. Another great aspect to draw your eye is Prince Alfred...
Retaining walls from structural to decorative
In my hilly area, retaining walls are a necessity. They are used for both structural and decorative reasons. They serve the structural need of a garden to support paths, maintain slopes, create levels and for drainage purposes. When the structural retaining wall material is carefully chosen to suit the overall theme of the garden and...
Designing accessible paths for all
When designing or constructing a path in a garden, be it private or public, we should always try our best to make it so that it provides a continuous accessible path of travel for the less able – people in wheel chairs and the visually impaired. The Australian Human Rights Commission defines a continuous accessible...
Bringing Art In The Garden
When we think of art, we imagine galleries, museums, grand houses, and paintings on walls. Rarely do we think of art as having its place in the garden. I am not talking of the bronze statues we see in public parks, nor am I talking of garden ornaments, I am thinking of the place of...
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When 2 become 1: The Landscape Australia Expo and the Spring Green Expo Unite!
For the first time, The Landscape Australia Expo Queensland will be held alongside the Nursery and Garden Industry Association of Queensland’s annual Spring Green Expo on the 30th and 31st of July 2013 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Both events cater to the professional nursery and landscaping industries so there will a much greater range...
Excitement builds for Sydney Architecture Festival
Sydneysiders are turning their heads to Paris, to get the latest in urban style. The Deputy Lord Mayor of Paris, Pierre Mansat is currently visiting Sydney for the Sydney Architecture Festival which runs from 24th October to the 4th of November. Last Thursday, 25th of October he attended the City of Sydney Design Excellence Forum,...
