Category Archives: News

Bougainvillea

bouganvillea

Bougainvillea Love or hate them – no one can deny their stunning blooms in the warm weather. Bougainvillea are an  extremely hardy plant that can handle everything our local environment throws at it. They’re ideal for our climate here in WA with our hot, dry summers. Bougainvillea like a hot spot in the garden, to […]

Cool Your Home – Choosing Trees for Shade

shade trees

Cool Your Home with Trees Is your street hot? Are you living in an area that is suffering from the Urban Heat Island Effect and craving some shade? Don’t just put up a patio or shade sails, plant more trees!  The best trees for shade to cool down your home are those massive trees planted […]

When Is The Best Time to Plant?

planting tree

Chances are, the reason you’re reading this article is because you’ve got some plants to get in the ground.   So here’s our quick answer –  yes, it is ok to plant right now, what ever time of year it may be. You see, we’re opportunistic around here and know that ‘when you’ve got the time’  is […]

Some (Quirky!) New Indoor Plants

Spathiphyllum Mutant

We’ve got some beauties  growing away in our hothouses right now. Here’s a small selection of what’s looking good and what’s coming. These are a little bit different if you’re wanting something else that no one has. Asplenium antiquum Victoria   Really charming plant. Will grow beautifully indoors or outside in the garden. Gorgeous, ruffled […]