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Climbers Bougainvillea Bougainvillea is a plant that refuses to be subtle. With its vivid, paper-thin bracts in shades of magenta, purple, coral, orange, and white, it brings instant energy to gardens and streetscapes. Hardy, expressive, and surprisingly resilient, bougainvillea thrives where sun and space allow it to shine.Bougainvillea is most often used as a climbing or sprawling feature plant. Trained over fences, pergolas, walls, and entryways, it creates dramatic cascad

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Climbers + Ground Cover Boston Ivy Boston ivy ( Parthenocissus tricuspidata ) is a plant that tells time. In spring and summer, it cloaks buildings in fresh green foliage; in autumn, it erupts into brilliant shades of crimson, copper, and gold before shedding its leaves to reveal elegant bare stems in winter. This seasonal transformation makes Boston ivy more than a climber—it’s a living canvas. Boston ivy is most often used as a wall-climbing vine. Thanks to its small adhesi

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Feb 122 min read


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Wisteria Climbers Wisteria is a plant that feels almost magical. When in bloom, its long, cascading flower clusters spill like waterfalls of lavender, white, or soft blue, transforming pergolas and facades into dramatic seasonal displays. But behind its beauty is a powerful, long-lived climber that rewards patience, planning, and respect for its strength. Wisteria is most often used as a feature climber. Trained over pergolas, arbors, verandas, and strong trellises, it create

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Feb 52 min read


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Climber + Ground Cover Star Jasmine Star jasmine ( Trachelospermum jasminoides ) is one of those rare plants that engages more than just the eyes. When in bloom, its small, white, star-shaped flowers release a rich, sweet fragrance that can transform entire gardens, courtyards, and balconies. Paired with glossy evergreen foliage and a versatile growth habit, star jasmine is both beautiful and hardworking. Star jasmine is most commonly used as a climbing or screening plant. Tr

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Jan 291 min read


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Climbers + Ground Cover Creeping Fig Creeping fig ( Ficus pumila ) is one of those plants that doesn’t demand attention—but earns it over time. With its small, heart-shaped leaves and determined climbing habit, creeping fig has the rare ability to turn plain surfaces into living architecture. It’s both decorative and practical, making it a favourite for gardeners and designers alike. Creeping fig is best known as a climbing or trailing plant. It excels at covering walls, fenc

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Jan 222 min read


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Climbers + Ground Cover Kidney weed Kidney weed ( Dichondra repens ) is a low-growing native plant has a subtle beauty and practicality. With its soft, kidney-shaped leaves and gentle spreading habit, kidney weed offers a natural alternative to traditional lawns and high-maintenance groundcovers—especially in spaces where simplicity and sustainability matter. Kidney weed is most commonly used as a groundcover. It forms a dense, green mat that works well between stepping stone

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Jan 151 min read


Top 5 Gardening Trends Shaping Outdoor Spaces in 2026
Photo - Sackville Project by Arrow Landscape Gardening Gardening is evolving fast, and 2026 promises fresh ideas that will change how we use our outdoor spaces. More than just a hobby, gardening now supports mental health, sustainability, and practical living. This year, gardens are becoming places to relax, grow food, save water and connect with nature in thoughtful ways. Let’s explore the top five gardening trends that will shape outdoor spaces in 2026. Creating Relaxing Sp

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Jan 123 min read


A Garden for Tomorrow
A garden is more than a collection of plants and pathways — it’s a living, breathing environment that grows with us through the years....

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The Process Behind Building Beautiful Outdoor Spaces
Creating stunning outdoor spaces is both an art and a science. It involves careful planning, design, and execution to transform a simple...

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Aug 19, 20254 min read


What's Your Time Worth?
More time enjoying your garden, less time maintaining it. We believe your garden should be a source of joy—not a never-ending to-do list....

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Jul 15, 20252 min read


ALG insider list to planning your garden. Mistakes not to make.
Your home and garden are an intertwined marriage. A dance between the indoor and outdoor moments that make your property your sacred...

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Jun 5, 20253 min read


How Landscaping Can Improve Your Home’s Value
When it comes to increasing your home's value, many homeowners focus on interior renovations such as kitchen upgrades and bathroom...

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Feb 11, 20252 min read


Travertine Paving
Travertine is a type of sedimentary rock that is formed by the precipitation of carbonate minerals from groundwater. It is often found in...

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Mar 7, 20243 min read


Limestone Paving
Limestone Limestone is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the form of mineral calcite or aragonite....

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Mar 7, 20242 min read


Set Your Outdoor Space Apart In 2024
Looking to lift the overall look and feel of your outdoor space? The good news is, you don't need to invest a huge chunk of money to make...

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Jan 4, 20241 min read


Why you need outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture has shown itself to be one of the best ways to draw you out into the garden. Look at the style and colour palette of...

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Jan 3, 20242 min read


Illuminating Your Garden, why its the point of difference you need.
Landscape lighting is one of the most crucial and poised elements in landscape design. Very often in the design stages of a garden it's...

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Dec 31, 20232 min read


Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2023
"Garden Reflections" by Lachlan Taylor-Nugent of Arrow Landscape Gardening, was a finalists in the Landscaping Victoria Boutique Garden...

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Apr 5, 20232 min read


A Garden State of Mind
Mental health is defined as “a state of complete physical, mental, spiritual and social well being in which each person is able to...

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Aug 14, 20202 min read


Small space, immense impact; creating depth and illusion in your garden
Small garden spaces does not mean a limited garden. Two simple steps can create the illusion of depth and a garden appear larger than...

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May 20, 20202 min read
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