Tallest greenwall in Australia
The tallest greenwall in Australia has been unveiled by Mark Paul, Founder and Director of The Greenwall Company. Spanning over 24 floors of the Origin Head Office building in Melbourne (Exhibition St), each floor has its own unique make up, specifically designed to maximise the varying angles and lighting. Mark describes his greenwall creation as...
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...
For that magical touch, just add a water feature
There’s something mesmerising about water features; they add that special touch to outdoor spaces and bring a sense of peace and tranquillity. For this reason, water features are starting to pop up everywhere – in both residential spaces as well as commercial settings. No matter what type of backyard you have – be it a...
Outdoor furniture
With summer just around the corner, spending time outdoors is going to be high on many people’s lists. And if you have a designated outdoor area, with the right outdoor furniture, your time spent outdoors will be a lot more enjoyable. Today, outdoor furniture has become just as popular as indoor furniture, given the rise...
Top tips for a successful landscape design
Its one thing to dream up the perfect landscape design, but as many of you would know, it’s a whole different ball game when it comes to turning that dream into reality. Here are some tips for turning an ordinary landscape into an extraordinary design. Tip One: Planning, planning and planning! It can’t be stressed...
