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Horticulture
Interviews
Plant Love
09.18.2024

By Horticulturist, Paul Smith

Bugle or Carpetweed as it’s commonly known, is a vigorous groundcover native to Europe. The plant features glossy green-bronze foliage that changes colour with the seasons.

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09.18.2024

A tour of Kassia House – a garden renovation with a twist.

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Lawn Renovations

Horticulture
09.18.2024

The whys and wherefores of lawn renovations.

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Time to tuck the plants in

Garden Tips
Horticulture
06.25.2024

Which mulch is best?

The efficacy of mulch depends on the quality and size of the material used.

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06.25.2024

It’s rare to find a plant equally cherished for its leaves and blooms, but the Magnolia grandiflora ‘Teddy Bear’ is a prime example.

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Plant Love: Cercis Canadensis

Horticulture
Plant Love
04.22.2024

Commonly known as the ‘Forest Pansy’, this small to medium-sized ornamental tree is ever-changing with the seasons.

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12.18.2023

By General Manager, Paul Smith

Botanic Horticulture is victorious at its first LVLM awards.

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12.18.2023

By Horticulturist, Paul Smith.

Hailing from the islands of Madiera, the Echium candicans is a large herbaceous accent plant.

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09.24.2023

By Horticulturist, Paul Smith.

Sweet and petite, Limonium perezii or Sea Lavender has earned a permanent place in our hearts.

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06.13.2023

By Horticulturist, Paul Smith.

Hellebores can give your winter garden a welcomed lift.

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03.02.2023

By Horticulturist, Paul Smith.

Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’ has captured our hearts this season. The name says it all.

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12.07.2022

By Horticulturist, Paul Smith.

This month, the object of our affection is Strobilanthes gossypinus, a silver-grey evergreen native to India and Sri Lanka.

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09.09.2020

By Horticulturist, Paul Smith

It’s been a long few months for Victorians under the duress of COVID19. Our freedoms have been restricted and our resolve tested. But we’re a resilient bunch.

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05.03.2020

By Horticulturist, Paul Smith.

As a horticulturist, it’s only natural to form attachments with some plant species over others. You get to develop a deep understanding for which plants and flowers work well in specific applications and in combination with other varieties to achieve striking affects.

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05.02.2020

When it comes to garden maintenance, irrigation is number one. Managing the water requirements for a garden can be a delicate job. It’s about balancing the water demands for each plant with unpredictable weather patterns and sustainable water usage.

The first thing Botanic Horticulture look for during an initial garden maintenance consultation is appropriate irrigation. The secret is having the right systems for the right applications and maintaining them regularly.

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04.01.2020

Interview with Nathan Burkett, director of NBLA, an award-winning landscape architecture studio based in Hawthorn, Melbourne. Nathan is a qualified Landscape Architect with over two decades’ experience.

Here, Nathan shares his love for landscape design and why genuinely great gardens require a smart approach to garden maintenance.

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10.12.2019

Recently, we introduced a Turf Specialist, David Cole, to the Botanic Horticulture Team. David brings four decades’ experience managing and maintaining lawns and greens across Victoria for both public and private golf courses, sporting fields and high-end private residences. His extensive knowledge in fine turf management will be an invaluable asset to our garden services.

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