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25.01.2022 Plant of the Week Zamia furfuracea or Cardboard Palm This plant is actually not a palm it's a cycad. It is commonly used in landscapes as it is a very hardy plant that once established requires low water. It does well in full sun or part shade. It is also has round leaflets which means they are not so likely to stab you as you walk past them like most cycads. #zamia #zamiafurfuracea #plantoftheweek #CardboardPalm #cycad #notapalm #roundedleaves #shadesofgreen #cycads #cycadaddict #evergreen #green #cycadsofinstagram

24.01.2022 Plant of the Week Schlumbergera tendenza or Zygoscactus These plants known for their beautiful flowers which come in a huge range of colours. This one in the picture is a cultivar called Amazonas. They are epiphytes so need good drainage and prefer pots rather than the ground. They can grow just about anywhere in Australia and since they flower in winter create a great pop of colour in the garden when the days get shorter. Another positive they are easy to grow from cuttings. #Schlumbergeratendenza #Zygoscactus #cactus #Schlumbergera #pink #flowers #pinkflowers #zygo #epiphyte #epiphytes #Plantoftheweek #plantselfie #flower #flowersofinstagram #flowerphotography #flowerlovers #winterflowers #winterflowershow

24.01.2022 Plant of the Week Asplenium australasicum or Birds Nest Fern I was inspired this week to pick a plant we saw on our bushwalk. Since we were talking through rainforest I could not go past the Birds Nest Fern. There are a number of species of this fern, in Australia we have about 30 native species. These beautiful plants typically grow on trees high in the canopy in their natural habitat. They are great feature plants in the garden as the have a strong architectural shape. The...y don't like full sun. They grow well in gardens, pots and in rockeries and bring a tropical character to a garden. #PlantoftheWeek #Aspleniumaustralasicum #Asplenium #BirdsNestFern #rainforest #rainforestplants #rainforestcanopy #tropical #tropicalplant #tropicalplants #BirdsNestFerns #BirdsNestFern # tropicalplantsofinstagram #tropicalplantsgarden #tropicalplanting #tropicalrainforest

24.01.2022 Loose parts play is a fantastic way to bring additional play value to a your playground. This amazing structure was created by a group of kids who wanted to create their own hut. One of the questions I often get asked about lose parts play is. How do we store the loose parts to keep them contained? The answer can vary from school to school but with defined spaces easy use storage and effective guidance loose parts play doesn't have to take over the entire school grounds.... Contact us to chat about loose parts play in your playground and possible storage solutions. #loosepartsplay #natureplayqueensland #natureplayground #natureplaydesign #natureplay #storageideas #looseparts #loosepartsexplorartion #loosepartsplayground #loosepartslearning #loosepartsstorage

24.01.2022 I love going to visit finished projects. This beautiful columbarium is an inviting small space in a historic church yard is designed to compliment the existing grounds and building while ensuring a space of quiet reflection and meditation.#churchyard #church #churchgrounds #memorialgarden #memorialgardens #columbarium #columbariusdesign #landscapearchitecture #landacapedesign #finishedproject #finished

23.01.2022 I love exploring new places around the city. Here is the view from my latest site visit with @natureplayqld. #views #greatviews #natureplayqld #natureplay #sitevisit #exploring #outoftheoffice #cityviews #cityview #newplaces #newplacestoexplore #brisbane #brisbanecity #brisbaneviews #brisbaneview

22.01.2022 Beautiful timber details to finish off the week. #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #designing #designinglandscapes #details #detail #detailing #timber #spottedgum #spottedgumtimber #spottedgum #construction #constructiondetails #constructiondetail #finished #finishedproject #timberdetails #timberdetail

22.01.2022 It's a great day to go stomping through the grass to find the right type of stone. #stone #choices #atthequarry #quarry #outandabout #sitevisit #greatfinds

21.01.2022 Plant of the Week Ipomoea horsfalliae or Cardinal Creeper is a evergreen creeper which reaches about 3m in height. It is not commonly seen however its bright red flowers create a pop of colour against the dark green foliage. If you like plants not commonly seen around this is one for you. #ipomoea #ipomoeahorsfalliae #plantoftheweek #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantsofinstagram #plantlife #redflowers #floweringclimber #floweringclimbers #evergreen #red #climbersofinstagram #climber

20.01.2022 What to do when you have 30 minutes to kill between meetings and drive past a Bunnings. Nursery visit ....... and one new office plant later #outandabout #sparetime #nurseryvisit #newplant #officeplants #officeplant #takingmytime #bunningsvisit #bunnings #nursery #iloveplants #neverhaveenough

20.01.2022 Out on site taking measurements to work out a new seating detail around a drain pipe and water pipe. #construction #constructiondetails #constructiondesign #constructiondetail #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #landscapedesign #design #itsthedetails

19.01.2022 Just testing out some playground equipment today to make sure it works . #playground #play #equipmenttester #outonsite #playgroundfun #makingsureitworks #funatwork #youngatheart #playequipment

18.01.2022 Plant of the Week Grevillea Pink Suprise or Grevillea This is a beautiful large shrub or small tree. It is a hybrid species which does not occur naturally in the wild. This plant has these amazing pink and white flowers that attract birds, bees and all other variety of wildlife. They can flower quite prolifically all year round. These plants can also be pruned to maintain their shape. #Grevillea #Grevilleapinksuprise #pinksuprise #pinkflowers #pink #whiteandpink #largeshrub #smalltree #beeattractingflowers #birdattracting #birdattractingplants #australiangrevillea #australiannativeplants #nativeplants #nativeflowersofaustralia

18.01.2022 Not a bad place to set up for work today. #outoftheoffice #remoteworking #bythebeach #workingoutside #greatview #portableoffice #workinghard #working #changeofscenery

17.01.2022 Plant of the Week Zamioculcas zamiifolia or Zanzibar Gem I love this plant, it is often used as an indoor plant and is one of the hardiest around. It can tolerate extremely low light. Tolerates not being watered for months and still looks good even if it doesn't seem to be growing much. I have known people to think they are fake. It also does well in the garden in a shaded position. So if you have not had much success with plants previously then this might be the one for you.... #plantoftheweek #plantselfie #Zamioculcaszamiifolia #Zamioculcas #ZanzibarGem #ZanzibarGem #green #evergreen #hardyplants #indoorplants #hardyplant #lowlightplants #lowlightplant #indoorplant #plantsofinstagram See more

16.01.2022 Plant of the Week Euphorbia hypericifolia or sometimes know as Diamond Frost is small shrub which can be pruned to shape plant. It has tiny flowers and what you think are the white petals in fact to be the plants bracts. When in flower it puts on amazing display of white colour which against the garden can really attract your eye. The often remind me of giant snowballs. #plantoftheweek #plantsofinstagram... #plantlife #plantselfie #euphorbia #euphorbiahypericifolia #bractsnotflowers #white #flowerdisplay #popofcolor #starlikeflowers #dimondfrost See more

16.01.2022 Plant of the Week Xanthorrhoea or Grass Tree There are 66 species of grass tree endemic to Australia. They are sculptural plants that look great as features or small groups in the landscape. They are slow growing and produce long flower stalks which bees love. They also remind me of the childrens book character Grug (I know he is actually from a Burrawang tree but they look similar). #xanthorrhoea #grasstree #grasstrees #plantoftheweek #plantselfie #featureplant #whiteflowers #lookalike #featureplant #sculpturalform #sculpturalplants

16.01.2022 From first sketch to constructed. Almost finished they just need to be powder coated. #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #construction #sketchideas #sketchtoconstruction #design #arch #arches #metalwork #custommade #almostthere #almostfinished #itscomingtogether

14.01.2022 We need more streets that look like this. Large trees dominating the environment, providing shade, habitat and fight against the urban heat island affect which makes our cities hot and uncomfortable. We always advocate for trees, the right tree in the right place. #streettrees #streettree #reduceurbanheat #tree #trees #figtrees #largetree #urbantrees #urbantree #rightplantrightplace #evergreentrees #coolstreets

13.01.2022 Plant of the Week Rhipsalis baccifera or Mistletoe Cactus Is a rain forest ephiphytic plant which can grow up to 2m in length. It naturally grows in the tree canopy so does well in hanging pots. It likes partial to full shade and needs protection from direct sunlight. and produces small white fruits. This cactus unlike most others also requires a moist environment to grow well as it is a rain forest plant rather than a more typical desert cactus that we normally see. #plantoftheweek #plantselfie #plantsofinstagram #Rhipsalisbaccifera #Rhipsalis #cactus #indoorplant #rainforestplants #rainforestplant #ephiphyte #shadelovingplants #MistletoeCactus #junglecactus #cactuslover #cactuslove #epiphyticcactus #ephiphytic

13.01.2022 Watching the bees instead walking this morning. #bees #bee #wattle #yellowflowers #yellow #beesofinstagram #wattleflowers #yellowflowers #distractions #enjoyingthesun

13.01.2022 Plant of the Week Gazania rigens or African Daisy Now I have a bit of a love hate relationship with these plants. They are very hardy and can tolerate dry, hot, salty conditions. They come in a wide range of colours. You need to make sure you don't over water them but this low ground cover is great for a hot dry position. However, they are not my preferred go to to use when I am creating planting designs. There are other species which can do the same thing I prefer. However even though I don't prefer them they are beautiful flowers so give them a try in your garden. #Gazaniarigens #Gazania #Platnoftheweek #plantselfie #africandaisy #daisy # yellowflowers #flowers #flowersofinstagram #flowerlovers #groundcovers #groundcover #lowwaterplants #lowwaterplant #gazanias #gazaniaflowers #gazaniaflower

13.01.2022 One of the reasons I started this company was because I believe in flexible working. What does that mean for us here. It means that we have the ability to work when and where we need or want to. Sometimes that means working in what some might say are odd locations. Like in your car...... it was some of the most productive hours of work I have had all week. #flexibleworking #worklifebalance #working #workingfromyourcar #worklife #workethic #outoftheoffice #workfromanywhere #practicewhatwepreach #practicewhatyoupreach

13.01.2022 Plant of the Week Hibiscus heterophyllus or Native Hibiscus is an open form shrub about 3-4m in height. It has beautiful large open pale pink flowers. There are a number of cultivars of this Hibiscus available. This plant is great for filling a space in the garden and can be pruned to keep its shape. #Hibiscusheterophyllus #Hibiscus #pinkflowers #pink... #nativeplants #nativehibiscus #nativeflowers #nativeflowersofaustralia #plantoftheweek #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantselfie #shrubs #shrubsofinstagram #floweringshrubs #flower #flowers See more

13.01.2022 Sometimes on projects you go along and find things don't quite work out. This wall was meant to stay. However after work around the wall progressed it was clear it was becoming unsafe. It didn't take much to pull over. When planning your project you need to accept that changes may need to occur to the original plan. The designer working closely with the landscape contractor can ensure good outcomes fixing issues that are safe and don't cost the earth. Thanks to @yourscapedreamscapes for your great work here.

12.01.2022 Plant of the Week Dietes grandiflora or Wild Iris I am not particularly keen on this plant. I just don't find them that appealing. But they do have their place. Wild Iris are tough. They are the perfect plant for that spot that nothing else seems to grow. Once they are established they are there to stay. They are great for erosion control, weed suppression and grow well under trees. Cope with full sun and shade. They also deal well with little water and times of drought as well as surviving in bogs. So try them in that tough spot you can't seem to grow anything else. #plantoftheweek #plants #plantselfie #plantsofinstagram #Dietes #dietesgrandiflora #wildiris #whiteflowers #whiteflower #iris #irises #irisofinstagram #toughplants #plantsfortoughplaces #plantsfortoughspots #flowers #plantsforfullsun #plantsforpartshade

12.01.2022 At Orterra we strive to be up to date with the latest theories and practices. So today I am here at the library doing some reading and research. #learning #library #newideas #alwayslearning #outoftheoffice #exploringideas #newconcepts

12.01.2022 It's hard to take a selfie with a handful of drawings while walking along the road. But its good to get out of the office and into the sunshine. #sitevisit #landscape #landscapearchitecture #outonsite #sunnydays #outoftheoffice #newproject #walksinthesunshine #walking #siteanalysis

10.01.2022 Plant of the Week Enchylaena tomentosa or Ruby Saltbush This low growing shrub flowers year round its has white insignificant flowers and produces red or yellow berries which are edible. Its leaves are also edible and is a traditional food source. I have eaten these berries and they are not too bad. Although you would need a lot to fill you up. You are also able to eat the leaves which I haven't tried. This is a hardy little shrub for your garden. It has very textured sliver ...grey foliage and has a very rambling form which would make it good for use as a ground-cover or in a rockery. It grows in a wide variety of soils, has low water requirements and take take salt spray. So it might be good for a hard sunny to dappled shaded spot in the garden. #Enchylaenatomentosa #Enchylaena #rubysaltbush #plantoftheweek #plantselfie #bushfood #ediblegarden #nativeplants #bushtucker #ediblegardening #edibleplants #redberries #silverfoliage #smallshrub #texturedfoliage # See more

09.01.2022 Plant of the Week Petrea volubilis or Sandpaper Vine has these amazing bright purple flowers. It looks like there are two sets of petals however the lighter purple set are actually the plants calices which can remain on the plant after the flowers have fallen. This is not a self supporting vine and if left unsupported forms a medium size shrub. You can prune this vine after flowering to keep it under control. It is a beautiful option for a subtropical and tropical garden. #Petreavolubilis #Petrea #plantoftheweek #plantselfie #purple #purpleflowers #vine #climbers #flowersofinstagram #flowerlovers #flowers #flowers #flowersinstagram #plantclimber #subtropicalplants #tropicalplants #plantclimbers #sandpapervine #queenswreathvine #tropicalclimbers #subtropicalclimbers #sandpapervines

09.01.2022 All ready to record a lecture on landscape graphics. Let's see if I can do it in one take . #landscapearchitecture #teaching #onlineteaching #teachinglandscapearchitecture #onlinelearning #funatwork #learning #landscapegraphics #conceptgraphics #teachingfromhome #teachingonline

07.01.2022 Plant of the Week Ornithogalum thyrsoides or Star of Bethlehem This is a bulbous species which has these beautiful white flower stalks which are often used in flower arranging. They are a very showy flowers with multiple flowers on the one stem and have a light fragrance. They create a lovely feature in the garden. The plants die back after flowering and go through a period of dormancy. #Ornithogalumthyrsoide #Ornithogalum #whiteflowers #flower #flowers #white #flowerbulbs #plantoftheweek #showyflowers #whiteflower #starofbethlehem #bulbs #bulb #starofbethlehemflower

07.01.2022 Plant of the Week Genus Cordyline otherwise known as Cordylines Cordylines are a genus of over 15 species some indigenous to Australia. They come in a range of forms from large plants which look like Yuccas to hybrids plants like the one in this image which are grown for their amazing coloured foliage. They have become known for being tropical garden plants, however there are some species which do well in cooler climates. Some species do well in full sun and others prefer sh...ade. So ensure you choose the right plant for your location. If you would like a pop of all year round colour, cordylines might a good choice. #Cordyline #colouredfoliage #Cordylines #plantsofinstagram #plants #plant #foliage # #plantselfie #Cordylinelovers #coloredfoliage #foliageplants #foliageplant #foliage_love #plants #plant #tropicalplant #popofcolour #popofcolor #redsandpinks #red #pink #pinkleaves #redleaves #leafcolour See more

06.01.2022 It's raining and we are having a quiet day in the office today and everyone is finding the slower pace relaxing. #quietday #relaxingday #officeday #officedogs #officedogsofinstagram #naptime #rainydayatwork #slowerpace

05.01.2022 Plant of the Week Libidibia ferrea or Leopard Tree This is a large tree which can grow to up to 20m tall. As a mature tree it has a rounded form. Beautiful mottled bark which is where the tree gets it common name from and small green leaves. Many people don't like these trees as they are prolific seed makers and their pods which are about 5-10cm in size can cover the ground in a blanket. If you have children the pods are fantastic for nature play and can be used for a wide variety of games and craft creations. #plantlife #plantoftheweek #plantselfie #natureplay #leopardtree #libidibiaferrea #libidibia #tree #trees #treesofinstagram

05.01.2022 Plant of the Week Stachys byzantina or Lambs Ears These are one of my favourite plants. I use to love picking the leaves and carrying them around with me when I was a kid as they are so soft. ... This plant is known for its beautiful silver-grey foliage covered in fine hairs. The foliage sparkles when wet and can create an amazing contrast in the garden to other plants. This is a low growing perennial that has purple flowers that grow on tall stalks held above the plant. It is a drought hardy plant but doesn't like humidity. #plantoftheweek #Stachysbyzantina #Stachys #grey #greyfoliage #foliageplants #purpleflowers #lambsear #lambsears #texturedleaves #hairyleaf #hairyleaves #greyleaves #greyleaf #sosoft #greyplants #silverfoliage #silverplants #tallflowerstalk

03.01.2022 Orterra has excited to announce our partnership with @natureplayqld as one of their landscape architects in their nature play space consultancy service. It's exciting to help clients realise their vision to create vibrant nature play spaces. https://www.natureplayqld.org.au/services/nature-play-spaces #natureplayground #natureplayqld #natureplayqueensland #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #design #designer #natureplaydesign #natureplay

03.01.2022 Plant of the Week Acacia leiocalyx or Black Wattle Is a hardy fast growing large shrub to small tree. It has these beautiful long light yellow flowers that appear between autumn and spring. They are a short lived species like most Acacia however provide plenty of habit and food for animals and insects. #wattleflowers #wattle #yellow #yellowflowers #wattletree #smalltree #smalltrees #largeshrub #evergreen #acacia #acacialeiicalyx #plantoftheweek #plantselfie #wattlesofinstagram #australiannativeplants #australianwattle #australianwattleflowers #perennials

02.01.2022 Early morning site meetings should always be completed with coffee. #upandabout #earlymeetings #outonsite #itsabitcold #standinginthesun #sitemeetings #morning

01.01.2022 Plant of the Week Brachychiton acerifolius or Illawarra Flame Tree is a medium size tree which grows between 10-35m. It is a deciduous tree known for its stunning display of red flowers in spring and summer. This tree makes an amazing feature in the garden or a stunning avenue or street tree. The seed pods have fine hairs which can cause irritation to skin and eyes. However if you can remove the hairs they seed pods make great boats. #Brachychitonacerifolius #Brachychiton #IllawarraFlametree #FlameTree #tree #plantoftheweek #plantselfie #deciduous #deciduoustrees #redflowers #floweringtree #flowertrees #deciduoustree #australiannativeplants #australianplants #australiantrees #nativeflowersofaustralia #nativeplants

01.01.2022 Plant of the Week Camellia otherwise known as Camellia (I know it's funny when the common name is the same as the scientific one). The most common species we find in our gardens are Camellia japonica or Camellia sasanqua or hybrids of these. I love these plants, they come in a range of flower colours from whites to reds. A range is sizes, they can be pruned or hedged. They have amazing glossy green leaves. The flowers which can be perfumed and come in single, semi-double, a...nemone form, peony form, rose form or formal double (the pictures shown are semi-double and anemone form). The right species/hybrid can grow in a wide range of climate conditions. Species generally prefer semi shade however there are some that like full sun. There are hundreds of species/hybrids to choose from. In other words there is probably a plant for you and your conditions. #plantoftheweek #plantselfie #camellia #camellias #camelliajaponica #camelliasasanqua #flowers #floweringshrubs #shrubs #shrubsofinstagram #flowersofinstagram #glossyleaves #pink #pinkflowers #flowers #camelliahybrid #camelliahybrids See more