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You just know it’s mid-October in Sydney when there’s a feeling in the air. Everything just… changes. It’s as simple and as complex as that. The sky is bluest blue (not a single cloud to be seen all over the Sydney’s lower north shore yesterday anyway). The air is warm, fragrant and brightly laced with […]

Plant inspiration! The choices out there are endless, exciting and yes, sometimes overwhelming. So if you need some extra direction when making plant selections, here’s what we’re buying and planting this week as we get stuck into spring gardening jobs.       KANGAROO PAW Red and blue kangaroo paw plants (Anigozanthos flavidus) are truly […]

Spring is here, so if you’re thinking about establishing an enviably lush lawn, now is the time to get turf rolled out. Laying turf in spring is a great idea because gentle, warm temperatures coupled frequent rain showers encourage rapid growth and help new turf take root quickly. Summer is just too hot, stressing newly-laid […]

Hello springtime. Winter’s chill has faded away, the days are growing warmer and longer – and Sydney is really starting to sparkle once again. Yep, the crisp blue skies and warm sunshine are pretty damn magical, aren’t they? Picnic blankets are being unfurled. Alfresco weekend lunches and garden barbecues are being planned. Eskies are being […]

Spring home sellers are prepping now and making their garden plans to hit the market early. Your garden is a crucial issue to address! And that’s because an idyllic, well-manicured green space can greatly influence your property’s final price. Buyers want to see greenery, future potential, maximum space, privacy, leisure lawns for kids’ play sessions […]

Talented gardeners and horticulturists! We’re very busy and our team is growing. Do you want to join us in establishing and maintaining beautiful gardens all over Sydney’s Lower North Shore? Get in touch with Phil and send your CV across. We’re looking for exceptional people who are passionate about plants and have strong gardening skills. […]

Check out these exceptional hydrangeas! In full bloom and looking amazing. It’s clear that they are genuinely enjoying the conditions here; a lovely cliff location in Castlecrag that’s nice and damp. Just ideal! A dazzlingly bright and beautiful sight for us Lower North Shore gardeners.

A trip out to the nurseries? Yes please! We always prefer to shop for ourselves, rather than just get deliveries. And there are lots of beautiful reasons why. Here are a few. 1. Creative inspiration! What’s available is always changing. It really is great to see exactly what’s looking exceptional right now. A run to […]

Well, hi there! This week our gardening team was working in a Castle Cove backyard when they came across this big, beautiful snake. It was sitting on a fence and at first it just looked like a stuffed toy. But no. On closer inspection, it became clear that it was actually a real snake that […]

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