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Our diary is filled with inspirational landscape design and gardening ideas
Our gardening hints and tips will help you understand how to plan, develop and maintain a garden with ease and confidence. Our diary is also filled with knowledge about plants that grow well in the varying soils of South East Queensland.
Goji Berry – Grow, Harvest & Enjoy
Goji Berry Goji berry (Lycium barbarum) is a perennial shrub that grows bright red raisin-like fruits. It is considered a superfood and what the Chinese
Herbal Remedies You Can Grow
Herbal Remedies You Can Grow Herbs and their Herbal Remedies are a natural wonder and some of the most important plants that exist on this
Landscape Design Plan – Gold Coast
Do you need a Landscape Design Plan? A Landscape Design Plan guides the property owner on how to create and develop the most potential out
Calming Herbs To Soothe Anxiety
5 Calming Herbs To Soothe Anxiety Anxiety affects many adults and children and the vast majority of them never receive treatment. Whatever your reasons for
Gold Coast Landscape Solutions
Gold Coast Landscape Solutions: With it's warm, sub-topical weather and variety of soil conditions from coastal to mountainous, the Gold Coast is a haven for
Lemon Myrtle – Backhousia citriodora
Lemon Myrtle is delicious lemony flavored and fragranced Bush Tucker food. This evergreen small tree grows to about 5m tall and is a must have
Prunella vulgaris- Heal-All Remedy Plant
Prunella vulgaris - Heal-All Remedy Plant Prunella vulgaris is also known as Heal-all, wound root and woundwort. This low growing plant attracts butterflies and bees
What does a Landscape Designer do?
Working with a Landscape Designer A qualified landscape designer works closely with each client to create a personal and customized landscape design plan that is
Comfrey – Sprains, Bruises & Bones
Comfrey - Symphytum officinale Comfrey - this miracle, skin and bone healing plant is a must have in the garden. Comfrey leaves and roots are
Rosemary – the Brain Tonic
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary can not only be used as a flavoring for potatoes and lamb but is an extremely beneficial healing plant to grow
Valerian – Natures Valium
Valerian officinalis - Garden heliotrope Valerian is Natures answer to Valium. This miracle, healing plant assists with sleeping disorders, anxiety and depression. Valerian roots are
Calendula – The Miracle Skin Healing Plant
Calendula officinalis Calendula has a gorgeous flower, is widely cultivated in gardens, self seeds and is easy to grow. Calendula flowers are Edible raw in
Lemon Balm – Edible, Medicinal Herb
Lemon Balm - Melissa officinalis Lemon Balm - is a miracle, healing plant and a must have in the garden. Lemon Balm is Edible, the fresh
Gotu Kola – Long Life Tea
Gotu Kola - Cantella asiatica Gotu Kola is often referred to as Long Life Tea or Arthritus Tea. Gotu Kola is an evergreen, spreading groundcover
Chickweed – Miracle Healing Weed
Chickweed - Stellaria media Chickweed is an annual plant naturalized in many parts of S.E. Qld and across the world Its a groundcover that grows
Lemon Verbena – Edible, Medicinal Plants
Lemon Verbena - Alloysia triphylla Lemon Verbena- this magical, miracle, healing plant is a must have in the garden. Lemon Verbena is Edible, so its
Create a Healthy Garden
Healthy Gardens, How do we achieve them? Where do we start if our garden is NOT looking happy and healthy? To create a healthy garden,
The Soil Foundation is the Key
Soil Foundation Improvement Basics for New Gardeners. It is the very basics of how to create and care for a healthy, live soil foundation, that
Design Ideas – Using Colour creatively in your garden
Design Ideas Using Colour in the Garden When considering Garden Design Ideas for your property, think about the visual impact of colour. Colour is the
The Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen
5 Tips for Designing the Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen this Autumn Nothing beats the joy of alfresco dining and entertaining, and more Australians are choosing to
Garden Design Ideas
Are you looking for some inspiring garden design ideas to help you create an area to relax outdoors? One of the wonderful things about outdoor
Landscaping Privacy Ideas
5 Landscaping Privacy Ideas to Transform Your Backyard Landscaping Privacy is golden in today’s hectic world as people are living so near to each other,
Gold Coast Landscape Design
For over 32 years, Grotec’s Gold Coast Landscape Design team have prepared innovative and affordable landscaping plans for residential and commercial clients All of our
Landscapers Ideas for Creative Pathways
Landscapers Ideas for Creative Pathways With a myriad of pathway designs and our landscapers ideas you can find unique and creative ways to style your
How to Display & Use Art in the Garden
Art in the Garden is a personal choice and can be displayed in lots different ways in and around your home. This article will help
Organic Composting
Grotec's Green Guide to Organic Composting for Beginners In the gardening world there are old rumours digging around about Organic Composting being too complicated, smelly
Spring Gardening Tips
Early Spring Gardening Tips to prepare you for Spring Following on from Natural Plant Disease Treatments and Common Plant Diseases in your garden, we will be
Natural Plant Disease Treatments
Prevention, Protection and Using Natural Plant Disease Treatments In today’s article we will be following on from the previous post, 5 Common Plant Diseases in
Common Plant Diseases in Your Garden
5 Common Plant Diseases In the previous articles we talked about Natural Pest Controls for Plants and how you can identify, treat and prevent an
Slugs & Snails
Identifying, Treating and Preventing Slugs & Snails In the last article we talked about Insects & Mites and the ways you can identify their pest
Natural Pest Control for Plants
Your first step to understanding Natural Pest Control For Plants Plant Pests In the previous posts we discussed different types of Soils, and Plant Nutrients and
Alkaline Soil & Soil Improving
Alkaline Soil In the previous post we discussed Acidic Soils and how to neutralise the acid compounds, today Alkaline Soil will be the topic of
Plant Nutrients
Soil & Plant Nutrients and their value in your garden. Following on from Weeds & Water, one of the biggest sources of Plant and Soil
Summer Garden Maintenance: Weeds & Water
HUMANS HAVE HEARTS, PLANTS HAVE ROOTS & WEEDS WANT EVERYTHING. For the first post of 2018, we will consider two of the biggest issues in
Preparing For Summer Gardening
It's already November so we need to chat about summer gardening. One of the biggest challenges we will all face this summer is keeping our
Growing a Vertical Herb Garden on a Budget
How to grow a Vertical Herb Garden without breaking the budget. Creating your own vertical herb garden doesn’t have to break your budget, or your back. Grotec
Creating a Vertical Succulent Garden
Would you like to have a colourful, drought resistant, Vertical Succulent Garden? These beautiful living intricate creations tend to go unnoticed due to their infamous
Green Wall Types To Enhance Your Garden
A living green wall or vertical garden can beautify and enhance your personal environment. A green wall can be positioned and built in or outdoors
Our Top Landscape Lighting Picks
Set the mood with your landscape lighting. Outdoor lighting provides safety and security around your home. Modern LED lighting is both functional and decorative for your
Flower Bed Ideas
Winter is the perfect time to start looking for flower bed ideas. Big or small, it's time to start to conceptualise, create and construct. These
Planning A Garden
Planning a garden is an exciting and satisfying thing to do. Winter is the perfect time to plan your garden. It's time to put pen
Creating a Subtropical Flower Garden
A subtropical flower garden will be lush, and textured. These subtropical flower garden ideas will blend with your home, and add to the indoor/outdoor flow. Native
Gold Coast High-Rise Gardens
The popularity of Gold Coast high-rise gardens is increasing. With these green additions, there is the potential to change our cityscapes. The creation of Gold
Bold Ideas For Your Subtropical Autumn Garden
The Autumn Garden can create bold landscapes. With summer’s heat passed it's time to get your hands dirty. In the sub-tropics, this season is the
Modern Garden Design
Modern garden design focuses on texture and strong geometry. Textures are reflected in hardscape and planting with modern garden design. Simple, sleek materials and bold plantings also
Growing a Cottage Garden on the Gold Coast
A cottage garden brings memories of ‘olde English‘ gardens. The design of a cottage garden is small and compact, brimming with flowers. Even in sub-tropical areas, a cottage
Swimming Pool Design
A Creative Swimming Pool Design is a welcome improvement to any garden. Create a resort style, tropical theme and turn your swimming pool into an oasis.
How To Brainstorm A Garden Layout
A garden layout needs to consider different uses of areas. Begin by showing an indoor-outdoor flow with the use of a deck or patio. Different
Tropical Landscape Design
A tropical landscape will be lush, bright and bold. Tropical gardens are influenced by trends from different continents, from the tropical islands to the rainforest. Successful
Contemporary Garden Design
Contemporary Garden Design embraces ‘the sleek’ look. You can enhance your patio, making it an extension of your home, with a contemporary garden design. Contemporary
Backyard Ideas To Revive Your Garden
Everyone wants a great backyard. With these backyard ideas you can create a garden to be proud of. Your backyard should be the place where
Japanese Garden Design
A Japanese garden design aims to bring peace and tranquillity. This Japanese garden celebrates the natural environment. Essential elements of a Japanese garden design are
An Australian Christmas Garden
Christmas Day will be in the garden, and it looks a treat. The Christmas garden is the place where we will all meet. The patio’s
Outdoor Living in the Summertime
It's summertime – the king of all seasons for getting outdoors and living it up in your outdoor living room. The kids are on holiday,
Natural Pest Control Methods
The natural pest control methods to outsmart garden pests! Summer is the season when pests can be a real problem in the garden. Instead of
Beautiful Front Garden Ideas
Front Garden Ideas to increase your Curb Appeal Your front garden should say 'Welcome to my Home!' The layout of your front garden should increase
Easy and Functional Patio Trends
Your summer guide to patio living Patio is a Spanish word, meaning ‘an inner court open to the sky’ This has evolved into patios that
Landscape Designer of the Year Award
Congratulations to our Director and Head Designer, Sue Bampton - Landscape Designer of the Year! This year Sue received the 2016 Landscape Designer of the
Simply Stunning Garden Edging Ideas
From natural plants to timber sleepers, we have a variety of awesome garden edging ideas! Your garden centre or hardware store will have a large
Water Garden Ideas and Lifestyle
Creative Water Garden Ideas If you're looking for some inspirational garden ideas to incorporate into your outdoor living area then check out this video!! These
‘To Landscape, Or Not To Landscape?’
Creating a beautiful landscape around your home! ‘To landscape, or not to landscape?’ This is the question we ask ourselves when we have a new
Landscape Architects Gold Coast
Landscape Architects Gold Coast - Assisting developers across S.E. Qld Grotecs landscape architects Gold Coast have been assisting developers, builders and residential home owners with
Garden Design Gold Coast – Small Spaces
Garden Design Gold Coast - Dealing with Small Spaces As houses get bigger and properties smaller, it becomes more challenging to create compact, visually beautiful
Organic Vegetable Gardening
Organic Vegetable Gardening Grow your own fresh and healthy organic vegetables. Organic Vegetable Gardening is the best way to grow some of your favourite vegetables
5 Easy Spring Garden Maintenance Tasks
Achieving the perfect spring garden has never been this easy! With these 5 to-do's you'll have your spring garden under control in no time... Spring
What is Landscape Design?
What is Landscape Design? Landscape design is the analysis, planning, and design of exterior living spaces. Landscape design today integrates a wide variety of elements
The Economical Alternative to Natural Grass
Is it time to say 'Good-bye' to your lawn mower? An Economical Alternative to Natural Grass is Fake or Artificial Grass: You just Spread It and
Garden Ideas – Grow A Tea Garden
When it comes to garden ideas, a tea garden is one of the most cost-effective and bountiful things you can add to your home. If
Creating Stylish Patios and Porches – Inspirational Ideas
Porches and Patios should set the scene for the style, colours and feel of your home. Does your porch offer welcoming first impressions? The porch
Garden Makeover – 7 Easy Steps to Transform your Garden
With Spring just around the corner it is time to start planning your next Garden Makeover! If your maintenance routine is a bit haphazard and
Autumn Garden Ideas
Autumn is a great time to come up with some new landscaping inspiration Here are a few Autumn garden ideas to get you started... Autumn is an exciting
Garden Design Ideas for Small Spaces
Got a small garden in need of some work? Then we've got the perfect garden design ideas for you! If you have a small place in
How to Make your own Terrarium
Have you ever wanted to create a terrarium but not sure where to start? In this article we’ll guide you on how to create your
Landscaping Gold Coast Style
Landscaping Gold Coast Style The Secret to a beautiful garden revealed! This article is for particularly for those of you who own and manage a
Courtyard Garden Inspiration
A Courtyard garden is the perfect solution for our smaller Gold Coast properties. Just because you have a small courtyard garden that doesn't mean it
Pool Landscaping
Who doesn't love a pool? Cool and refreshing in the warm weather months, pools are a natural focal point and gathering place for your family and
Fences and Screens
Fences and screens are necessary for providing privacy and security for our homes and families. But they don’t have to be ugly, or take away
Pots and Planters
Round, square, small, large, classic or creative – there are so many options for pots and planters, whether alone or as part of a container garden.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens - Quick & Easy Ideas Vegetable gardens, sometimes called edible gardens, or sustainable gardens, are not only delicious, but they are fun to