Featured Plants
Perfect for Pots – Giant BromeliadIf your looking for a tough, yet majestic plant that can withstand the isolation that we condemn them to – pots, then look no further than Giant Bromeliad (Alcantarea imperialis).Alcantarea imperialisThere are around 16 species of Alcantarea, two of our favourites are Alcantarea imperialis “Silver Plum” with its silver frosted…
Rust in StyleCorten is a striking and extremely useful material to consider using in your next landscaping or outdoor project. Originally used in the construction of shipping containers, its chemical makeup is such that it appears like ordinary mild steel when new but within a few weeks develops a beautiful deep rust like patina. This…
Dichondra argentea “Silver Falls” Dichondra Silver Falls (Dichondra argentea) is an attractive and versatile plant with eye catching silver green foliage. An extremely versatile and vigorous plant, it can be used as a trailing feature which cascades from pots, hanging baskets, planters and retaining walls or as a dense ground cover planting. Photo: Outside pride…
Garden Design for Winter Colour Photo by Zeynel CebeciSurrounded by green, green and nothing but green in winter? Update your garden to add some winter colours.Brisbane’s subtropical climate does not condemn us to a sea of green. Some people are fine living with their lush, tropical green all year round. However if you’re one that…
Landscaping TipsPlanting a tree Choosing a tree carefully and planting it correctly will help to ensure that it has a long, healthy life in whatever role it plays in your garden.Waterwise TipsAs responsible gardeners and home owners, what can we to conserve water or take full advantage of the water we do use in the…
Home Landscaping Advice & IdeasBrisbane has emerged from the shadow of Sydney and Melbourne as a home landscaping Mecca. Many home owners know of the obvious year round benefits of outdoor living in Brisbane’s sub-tropical climate; now well designed home landscaping can offer the best use of the this climate.The benefits for your Brisbane plants…