The art of organics
Sita Organics provides high quality products and services for sustainable soil management to home gardeners, locals councils, and customers in horticulture, agriculture, viticulture, mining, civil works and commercial landscaping. By returning organic matter and essential nutrients to the soil, Sita Organics contributes to a sustainable future for Australia’s fragile soil systems. Sita Organics refers to...
When it comes to trends, Amber has the answer
It’s out with the bold and in with the soft, sophisticated hues according to Amber Tiles. When it comes to trends, Amber is at the forefront of what’s hot and what’s not. Right now, the bold, bright colours of the past are being replaced with more sophisticated and subtle hues. For that warm, inviting atmosphere,...
Happy 80th Birthday Sydney Harbour Bridge!
Google has dedicated their logo to our grand lady, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, celebrating an octogenarian milestone today! We’ve gathered some history and facts about the building materials, construction, design and maintenance that makes our Sydney Harbour Bridge an international icon for Sydney. Read more on the Sydney Harbour Bridge History
Brought back to life
It’s not every day you see a waste land/industrial site brought back to life but that’s exactly what Landscape Solutions did to what is today known as Ballast Point Park in Balmain, Sydney. Completed in 2009, Ballast Point Park has been re-born into a usable public park while utilising recyclable materials. Exhibiting nothing short of innovative...
Outdoor fires
A creative new outdoor fireplace solution has been released and is the result of an interesting collaboration between Agnews Fireplaces and Lump Sculpture Studio. The Bio Fuel Fire Bowl is perfect for applications that demand a simpler, integrated burner system such as rooftop gardens. Based on the ever-popular fire bowl from Agnews, the new Bio...
A new era of play
Kompan has introduced a new era of play to the residents of Calamvale. The Australian-first Skywalk precinct consists of 10 metre high equipment and incorporates tree-climbing functionalities that are designed to tap into every child’s innate desire to conquer the natural world around them. Already proving a hit with the locals, Skywalk involves children scrambling...
More trees please
A campaign that I strongly support is the Nursery & Garden Industry’s More Trees Please. Designed to illustrate the value of trees in urban communities, the campaign forms part of the ‘Improve Your Plant Life Balance’ campaign also run by the Nursery & Garden Industry. Research shows the positive benefits trees have on our health...
Din San Nurseries
When it comes to soft landscaping elements like plants and shrubs you want to be sure you’re dealing with an experienced and qualified company, and with Din San Nurseries, that’s exactly what you’ll be getting. Din San is one of Melbourne’s largest wholesale nurseries and offers an array of services from stock sourcing and collation...
NGINA Awards a night to remember
It’s that time of year again when companies kick off their heels and celebrate the year that was. Recently, the Nursery & Garden Industry NSW and ACT (NGINA) held its end of year celebration and awards dinner at the Epping Club in Sydney. It was a night to remember with many renowned outdoor design and...
Exterior lighting makes all the difference
In the outdoor space, there are many factors that contribute to a successful landscape design. Exterior lighting has today become one of those factors that could potentially make or break your outdoor design. With outdoor spaces being used more and more all year round – during winter and throughout the evening – exterior lighting has become...
Green Walls
Green walls are turning concrete jungles into lush, tropical havens and adding much-needed greenery to our cities. Although still a relatively new concept, green walls are increasingly popping up in our cities, and it’s not just Australia that is getting into the vertical garden concept – countries all over the world are embracing these green...
Pool builders and water conservation
Pool builders and water conservation By taking a few simple steps, you can have a pool that conserves water and energy. Location Pool builders know the importance of locating a pool in a full-sun position, as this allows for passive heating which minimises the need for solar, gas or electric heating. Pool builders also recommend...
