Gardening in Qld
Getting Started
This page can be used as a starting point for exploring the Queensland Gardening Pages. If you're looking for something specific, you can also try the Search feature.
Plant information
Queensland covers a large area and a range of climates. Most of the population lives near or on the coast, with a subtropical or tropical climate, so most of the plants covered in detail on this website under Plants will reflect this bias.
A few popular plants from cooler and/or Mediterranean climates may be included because many people may be searching for advice on how to grow them in hot humid regions (roses, for example). Some commonly cultivated Australian native genera will be included in that list, but native plant enthusiasts should visit the new Australian Native Plant Pages.
Where to buy plants and other gardening goods and services
The Nursery Guide is intended as a general, easy-to-browse guide to nurseries and garden centres in Qld.
Pages covering individual Plants, Garden Services and Products, Tools & Accessories are also places to look for approriate businesses in particular categories.
However, there are also a number of Regional Pages. Your regional page is good place to start if you're looking for businesses or other information relevant to your local area.
If you operate a garden-related business in Qld and you'd like to advertise on any of these pages, you'll find advertising information here.
What's On?
Check the Events Diary for garden shows, workshops, open gardens and other events of interest to gardeners and plant lovers in Queensland. If you're organising such an event, be sure to send in your information. You might also like to check with individual Garden Clubs & Societies to see what activities they have on offer. The Garden Competitions page is intended to let people know about garden competitions being conducted around the state.
Other news and views
News about plants and gardens from Queensland and around the world is now available at this website's companion site: www.queenslandgardening.com. Sometimes entertaining, sometimes useful, sometimes both!
Information on soils, fertilisers, pruning etc
Basic horticultural principles and techiques are explained in many publications. This site will concentrate on information of particular relevance to Queensland gardeners. If you're looking for information relevant to a particular species start by looking under that plant.
If you're looking for general information, go to Fundamentals of Gardening for a menu of topics.
Garden designs and styles
The Queenslander Garden provides information of particular interest to anyone restoring or re-creating a classic Queenslander style home (links of architectural and historical interest, too!) To explore more design ideas, including the popular "Balinese" style garden, make the Garden Styles page your starting point.
Rules and regulations
Some links to government departments and other organisations have been provided in the column at right, and on other pages, for general information purposes but should NOT be relied upon for current or complete information. Direct your enquiries to the approriate authorities to discuss your particular situation.
Other Topics
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