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Spaces to meditate and relax
We met up with Greg Wittstock, The Pond Guy and founder of Aquascape Inc, in April 2023 when we flew down under and visited our beautiful Recreation Pond in Upwey Victoria. We created this beautiful natural pond back in 2021 and it's looking better than ever!
Natural Ponds and Water Feature FAQ
Here is a collection of our most common questions about natural ponds and water features. From what they are, to fish, permits and maintenance, this is a great overview to get on top of the key items quickly.
Fish for backyard ponds
There is a huge range of fish that can be used in a pond, from simple goldfish to an abundance of native fish varieties.
What is an ecosystem pond and how do they work?
I recently contributed to an article for The Natural Pond Store’s learning hub - understanding how ecosystem ponds work.
Northern Business Achievement Awards 2020 - Sustainability Award
We are the proud recipients of the 2020 Sustainability Award, nominated by Nillumbik Shire Council for the Northern Business Achievement Awards.
Urban Retreat – 2019 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
We have had an overwhelming response to ‘Urban Retreat’. I was at the display for the five days the show ran, and every day…
Easy Winter to-do list for your garden
The thought of getting out into the garden over Winter isn’t exactly everyone’s cup o’ tea. I get it…
Better Homes and Gardens – 2019 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
This is the segment on Better Homes & Gardens that shows our garden at the 2018 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
Urban Retreat – 2019 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Chat with Marty Semkin showing our award-winning design, Urban Retreat, at the 2019 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
5 essential Autumn garden jobs
As the relief from those long, hot summer days approaches, Autumn brings a great opportunity to get out and do all those little jobs that you’ve had on the ‘to-do’ list.
Plant Profile: Banksia Birthday Candles
Birthday Candles is a fantastic looking and really easy to maintain Australian plant…
4 Summer garden must-dos
This is the season we all just want to get out and enjoy our outdoor space, rather than tinker with it.
Plant Profile: Paper daisies
One look at a paper daisy plant and you’ll think ‘I need them in my yard!’.
5 things to get your garden ready this Spring
One of the best things you can do for your garden at the beginning of Spring is to mulch!
Morrison Kleeman 2018/19 Winter Market Report
We were thrilled to work with Morrison Kleeman Eltham on their 2018/19 Winter Market Report. Just a few gardening tips here, with more to come!
Tip Pruning
Tip pruning is dead easy and great to do when strolling around the yard. You can use secateurs or just do it by hand. No need to get hedgers out!
Plant Profile: Grevillea Bonfire
Grevillea 'Bonfire' is a fantastic feature shrub or can be used as a screening plant when planted on mass…
Grow Together – 2018 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
I was not planning on putting my hat in the ring for MIFGS in 2018…