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Ornamental grasses in Queensland

Best Ornamental Grasses for Queensland

Matthew Bambling

Queensland ready • Movement • Texture • Low‑maintenance Best ornamental grasses for movement & texture in Queensland gardens From coastal breezes to hinterland heat, ornamental grasses bring softness, rhythm and...

Best Ornamental Grasses for Queensland

Matthew Bambling

Queensland ready • Movement • Texture • Low‑maintenance Best ornamental grasses for movement & texture in Queensland gardens From coastal breezes to hinterland heat, ornamental grasses bring softness, rhythm and...

Hardy Performers for Queensland's Native Gardens

Hardy Performers for Queensland's Native Gardens

Matthew Bambling

Queensland‑bred • Heat tough & Design smart Hardy Performers for Queensland's Native Gardens From coastal wind to summer heat, these natives are bred to thrive. If you want bold texture,...

Hardy Performers for Queensland's Native Gardens

Matthew Bambling

Queensland‑bred • Heat tough & Design smart Hardy Performers for Queensland's Native Gardens From coastal wind to summer heat, these natives are bred to thrive. If you want bold texture,...

Supertunia Vista Petunias for Queensland

The Vibrant Performers Taking Over Queensland G...

Matthew Bambling

Queensland‑ready • Heat & humidity tough The vibrant performers taking over Queensland gardens: Supertunia Vista petunias Queensland sun, summer storms, coastal breezes - Supertunia Vista takes it all in stride....

The Vibrant Performers Taking Over Queensland G...

Matthew Bambling

Queensland‑ready • Heat & humidity tough The vibrant performers taking over Queensland gardens: Supertunia Vista petunias Queensland sun, summer storms, coastal breezes - Supertunia Vista takes it all in stride....

Flowering Perennials That Love Queensland

Flowering Perennials That Love Queensland: 10 S...

Matthew Bambling

  Queensland’s subtropical climate is a dream for perennial gardeners. With the right selections, you can enjoy vibrant blooms, lush foliage, and pollinator-friendly colour almost all year round. Whether you're...

Flowering Perennials That Love Queensland: 10 S...

Matthew Bambling

  Queensland’s subtropical climate is a dream for perennial gardeners. With the right selections, you can enjoy vibrant blooms, lush foliage, and pollinator-friendly colour almost all year round. Whether you're...

Olive Tree in Queensland

Kalamata vs Manzanillo: Which Olive Tree Grows ...

Matthew Bambling

  Thinking of adding an olive tree to your space? Whether you're going for edible garden goals or that breezy Mediterranean vibe, Kalamata and Manzanillo olives are two standout options. Here’s...

Kalamata vs Manzanillo: Which Olive Tree Grows ...

Matthew Bambling

  Thinking of adding an olive tree to your space? Whether you're going for edible garden goals or that breezy Mediterranean vibe, Kalamata and Manzanillo olives are two standout options. Here’s...

Discover the stunning Firewheel Tree (Stenocarpus sinuatus)—a native Queensland beauty bursting with fiery red blooms this winter. Learn how to grow it, why it thrives locally, and how it supports native wildlife.

Queensland’s Fiery Showstopper: The Firewheel T...

Matthew Bambling

Walk beneath Queensland’s winter sky and you might spot it - towering above the canopy, ablaze with crimson spokes that look almost too perfect to be real. This is Stenocarpus sinuatus,...

Queensland’s Fiery Showstopper: The Firewheel T...

Matthew Bambling

Walk beneath Queensland’s winter sky and you might spot it - towering above the canopy, ablaze with crimson spokes that look almost too perfect to be real. This is Stenocarpus sinuatus,...