ECO - Greenscape

03/04/2026

02/02/2026

The earth laughs in flowers

24/12/2025

Pruning in Fruit Trees 🌳

1️⃣ Trunk height

Keep the trunk clear for 30 to 40 cm above the ground.

Remove all suckers and low branches competing with the base.

2️⃣ Selection of main branches (A)

Choose 3 to 5 well-spaced branches around the trunk.

These branches will form the framework of the canopy.

Keep 10 to 20 cm of spacing between them to ensure balance and good airflow.

3️⃣ Cutting secondary branches

Remove overly upright shoots or those growing towards the inside of the canopy.

Cut crossing or crowded branches that block sunlight pe*******on.

4️⃣ Support branch (Б)

Maintain the central leader as a guide to ensure steady and balanced growth.

5️⃣ Purpose of pruning

Create an open, well-lit canopy.

Improve air circulation, reducing pests and diseases.

Encourage more abundant and higher-quality fruiting.

🍎 Training pruning should be done during the first years of the tree to secure healthy growth and productivity throughout its life.

Pruning Techniques:
The "Four D’s": Always prioritize removing any Dead, Dying, Damaged, or Diseased wood first.

Thinning Cuts: Remove an entire branch at its point of origin to open up the canopy without stimulating a flush of new growth.

Heading Back: Cut the tip of a branch just above a healthy, outward-facing bud (about 1–3 mm away) to encourage bushier growth in that direction.

Correct Timing: Generally, prune deciduous plants during winter dormancy and flowering plants immediately after they bloom.

17/12/2025

Rose Pruning

05/12/2025

Tired of battling Spotted Spurge (or whatever you call this annoying w**d!) in your lawn and garden?

it's the mat-forming plant with the milky sap that pops up everywhere and seems impossible to get rid of forever.
That's because it's a prolific seeder, meaning an integrated approach is key! Here is a clear, 3-step battle plan for effective, long-term control:

1. Prevent Seeds from Sprouting (Crucial Step!)
Stop future w**ds before they even start by applying a pre-emergent herbicide in early spring. This creates a barrier that prevents seeds from germinating.
🎯 Look for active ingredients like:
Pendimethalin
Dithiopyr
Prodiamine
2. Kill Existing Weeds
For the spurge you already see growing, you'll need a post-emergent herbicide. Be sure to choose one labeled for broadleaf w**ds that is safe for your specific grass type.
🎯 Look for active ingredients like:
2,4-D
Dicamba
MCPP (often combined with 2,4-D in products)
3. Hand Pull the Stragglers & Improve Garden Health
Hand pull any w**ds you can, making sure to get the full taproot. Wear gloves to protect your skin from the sap!
Maintain a healthy lawn/garden by keeping it dense with turf or mulch. This crowds out the spurge and prevents them from getting the light they need to grow.
By combining these methods, you'll have the best chance at "forever" control! 💪

01/12/2025

Did you know trees can ease key environmental pressures in our growing cities?

🌳 Cleaner Air: Natural revegetation can absorb up to 18.8 tonnes of CO₂ per hectare each year.
🌳 Noise Reduction: Tree canopies and bark naturally absorb and deflect sound.
🌳 Lower Urban Heat: Trees cool built-up areas by reducing heat absorption and retention.
🌳 Wildlife Habitat: They provide essential shelter for birds and other animals.

25/11/2025

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23/11/2025

We’ve removed the Strelitzia because it was growing too close to the fence and wasn’t being properly maintained, which could lead to costly damage. Our horticulturist completely removed it from the ground to prevent further issues, especially since it was damaging the neighbor’s fence line.

23/11/2025

Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) — Plant Guide and Facts.

Strelitzia, commonly called Bird of Paradise, is a genus of striking perennial plants native to subtropical coastal areas of southern Africa. Known for their large, banana-like leaves and vivid flowers that resemble exotic birds, these plants provide a tropical aesthetic for gardens and interiors alike.

There are five main species:
• Strelitzia reginae (Bird of Paradise):
The classic species with brilliant orange and blue flowers, growing about 1.5 meters tall. It forms dense clumps of glossy, deep green leaves. A cultivar called "Mandela’s Gold" has golden-yellow flowers.
• Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise):
A large species reaching heights of 4 to 6 meters, with palm-like white and blue flowers and large banana-shaped leaves.
• Strelitzia juncea (Rush-leaved Bird of Paradise):

Characterized by narrow, cylindrical leaves resembling grass, with an architectural look and smaller flowers than S. reginae.
• Strelitzia alba (White Bird of Paradise): Features large white flowers with lush paddle-shaped leaves.
• Strelitzia caudata (Mountain Strelitzia): Smaller in size, native to mountainous regions, with white and bluish flowers.
These species best represent the genus’s diversity in flower color, form, and growth habit and are widely recognized and valued in gardens and landscaping.

Key Facts
• Flower Structure: Each flower consists of three orange sepals and three blue or white petals; two petals join into an arrow-like shape forming a nectary. The weight of pollinating sunbirds opens the flower’s spathe to release pollen onto the bird’s feet, which is deposited on the next flower.
• Growth Conditions: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight with well-draining soil. Can tolerate drought once established. Ideal temperatures range between 18°C and 30°C. Protect from frost.
• Season: Flowers typically bloom in spring, summer, and fall.
• Care: Regular watering during growing season, reduced in winter. Fertilize with balanced fertilizer during active growth. Growth slows and flowering may cease if repotted too frequently, so minimal root space can encourage blooms.
• Uses: Popular as ornamental plants in landscapes and indoors. Attract birds and pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity.

Interesting Notes
•Strelitzia was named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
• They belong to the family Strelitziaceae.
• The genus is unique as many species are pollinated primarily by birds rather than insects.
• The hybrid Strelitzia × kewensis exists between S. reginae and S. alba but is rarely cultivated.

07/11/2025

Looking for someone to work in the garden every Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

Helper: $25 per hour

Experienced worker (with driver’s licence): $40 per hour
Paid in cash, 6–8 hours per day.

23/09/2024

New planting Souci Sydney
to protect the sewer lid from being run over by vehicles.

09/09/2024