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The striking Hakea Laurina

Posted by PLGCadmin on 21/12/2022

The stunning Hakea Laurina / Pincushion Hakea – returns to share her beauty further. Native to south-western Australia, this evergreen large shrub to small tree with long curved blue-green foliage, is much admired for its stunning pink-red and cream pincushion-style flowers.

Bright, sturdy globular flower-heads can be up to 5 cm across making a striking addition to cut-flower arrangements. Attractive to nectar-eating birds, butterflies and other insects.

A shrub that’s easy to grow in most well-drained soil types, it can be grown in part shade but best full sun. Budding genrally starts late summer, with flowers opening from late autumn through winter.

A worthy addition to gardens of all styles and look forward to enhancing yours

More detail at https://www.anbg.gov.au/gnp/gnp2/hakea-laurina.html and https://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/about-us/information/our-plants/plants-in-focus/2642-hakea-laurina

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Fabulous Frangipanis..

Posted by PLGCadmin on 14/03/2021

Their diversity of flower colour, intoxicating scent, ease of growth and propagation have made this delightful shrub to small tree a favourite to many and an obsession to some.

Historically the frangipani’s potency has been recorded in myth and legend by numerous cultures from the Mayans to Polynesians.

The Language of Flowers tells us frangipani means love that will withstand distance, freedom, welcome, immortality, strength and love in general.

Perfect for summer shade, delightful scent and stunning floral display, their deciduous nature allows warming winter sun to sooth. The invitation of Love, intoxicating fragrance, enduring floral beauty and ease of care are serious motivators to include one (or more) of these beauties into your garden… or even pots!

With tantalising names like Frangipani Rubra, Lulu, Bali Whirl, Blackjack, Darwin Blue, Darwin Blood, Hot Pink Little Rainbow and Everlasting Love, how can you resist one of these to spice up your garden!

Bring on the Love 🙂

Tags: frangipani, love your garden, scented flowers, shrubs

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Now there’s an idea…

Posted by PLGCadmin on 06/09/2019

Check out this fabulous solution to domestic gardening … chase the sun in restricted areas … protect from insects… all at waist height.

Vegepod Raised Garden Bed Kits give you the best of both worlds and more. You get the size of a raised garden bed with all the benefits of container gardening. Not only that, you also get the benefit of a Raised Garden Bed Cover that extends growing seasons and accelerates plant growth.

Garden maintenance is minimal and watering is only required during the early stages of plant growth. Vegepod Raised Garden Bed Kits are simply the easiest way to grow your own vegetables.

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Not ‘just’ a Fence… Create a Garden Feature…

Posted by PLGCadmin on 17/09/2014

There’s more to a fence than marking out boundaries. A fence can provide privacy, wind protection, segment yard area and a whole lot more… Walls and fences can become vertical gardens, adding interest and colour, especially in compact spaces.

You can find out more about vertical gardens by following the link below… And call in to Pelicans Landing Garden Centre at Nambucca Heads to check out our wide range of wall features and ornaments to add finishing touches – or even to design in before construction…

And you can catch up on what’s been happening this Spring at Pelicans Landing too…

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Tags: garden, garden features, Gardening, tips, walls

Posted in: Garden Tips