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Brisbane's northside suburbs & district
News
Powerline unfriendly trees to be removed
Some trees on the Redcliffe peninsula presenting safety and maintenance problems will be removed by Energex. Where possible, they will be replaced by more appropriate alternatives. Source: Energex to replace problem trees (PDF) (April 2009).
Older news items further down page.
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This page is a place for garden-related information of particular relevance to the northern suburbs of Brisbane plus the Caboolture, Pine Rivers and Redcliffe area.
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Nurseries, Landscape Suppliers, Garden Services
For the most up-to-date information on services offered, prices etc, be sure to contact the business directly.
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TUFF YARDS
PO Box 611,
Sandgate Qld 4017.
Ph: (07) 3265 4331
Mob: 0423 866 429
tuffyards.com.au
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The Tuff Yards team of qualified and experienced tradesmen can install paving, retaining walls, fences, patios, water features and other hard landscaping.
Tuff Yards also does all aspects of soft landscaping including soil preparation, planting and turf installation.
Ongoing gardening and property maintenance services include mulching, weeding, fertilising, pruning, hedge cutting, lawn care, tree care, tree removal and general garden cleanups.
Servicing the Brisbane region. BSA Licence No. 1139840. Learn more at the Tuff Yards WEBSITE.
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BLOW IT ALL
PO Box 611,
Sandgate Qld 4017.
Ph: (07) 3265 4331
Mob: 0423 866 429
blowitall.com.au
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The Blow It All mulching service saves you the hard, dirty work of applying mulch, barks, soils, compost, and similar bulk materials to landscapes.
The blower system can apply mulches to almost any terrain, including sloping ground and hard-to-reach areas, even in wet conditions. Playgrounds, rooftop gardens and commercial interiorscapes can also be mulched quickly and precisely, with a special finish that can't be achieved by hand.
Blow It All's standard of quality and service is second-to-none, whether working with government authorities, developers, property managers or private homweowners.
Servicing the Brisbane region. For more information, visit the Blow It All WEBSITE.
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BAMBOO SAMFORD VALLEY
122 Kundes Road
Mt Samson, Qld, 4520
Mob: 0434 831 707
Fax: (07) 3289 4643
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Bamboo Samford Valley supplies beautiful, non-invasive, clumping bamboo plants, which have a myriad of uses in the garden (suburban blocks and acreage), commercial applications and agriculture.
Bambusa lako (Timor Black), B. oldhamii, Dendrocalamus latiflorus, D. brandisii, D. asper (Thai Green), D. asper (Black Asper/Hitiam), Gigantochloa atrovioloacea (Java Black), G. atter and Himalayacalamus porcatus (Nepalese Blue) are routinely in stock. The range of ornamental bamboos are expanding during 2007.
All plants can be purchased potted, sun-hardened and ready to plant. Certain types of bamboo are available in 45 litre woven bags for instant landscaping.
Wholesale and retail. Phone ahead to check availability, prices and/or arrange a visit.
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FRANGIPLANTS
Burpengary, QLD
Ph: (07) 3888 1165
Fax: (07) 3888 9223
Mob: 0414 230 610
info@frangiplants.com.au
frangiplants.com.au
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FrangiPlants produce Plumeria (Frangipani) in a range of colours and sizes from 140mm pots to 150 litre bags.
Pots, bags and cuttings are available to the nursery trade, landscapers and the public.
For more information, photo gallery and growing tips, visit the FrangiPlants WEBSITE.
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CARSELDINE GARDEN WORLD
Corner Gympie & Beams Road,
Carseldine, Qld 4034
Ph: (07) 3263 9888
carseldinegarden@bigpond.com
www.carseldinegarden.com.au
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Experience the difference at Carseldine Garden World. This beautiful
garden centre is packed full of plants and garden decorator items as well as
lots of displays of gardening ideas. There is a beautiful gift shop for
homewares and the Garden Gourmet Cafe for breakfast, lunch or just coffee.
For garden design or consultations make an appointment with the talented
Gardenwise team. They can help with everything from planting advice to
garden installation.
Regular shoppers can save $$ by joining the Greenthumb club - save 10% every
time you shop. See our WEBSITE for more details.
Carseldine Garden World is accredited under the Australian Garden Centre Accreditation Scheme.
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THEO'S NURSERY & GARDEN CENTRE
187 Old Gympie Road,
Kallangur, Qld 4503
Ph: (07) 3204 5490
www.theosnursery.com
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Huge variety of plants including roses, natives, palms, indoor plants and seedlings. Pots and potting mixes, water features & other garden accessories.
Giftware, Garden Design Service, Garden Club, Friendly Staff.
Bus tours and small groups are welcome. For more information visit our WEBSITE.
Theo's Nursery and Garden Centre is accredited under the Australian Garden Centre Accreditation Scheme.
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THE BAY PLANT SHACK
Corner of Krause
& Deception Bay Roads,
Deception Bay, Qld 4508
Ph: (07) 3888 3737
Fax: (07) 3888 3221
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Friendly people, quality trolleys, wide aisles, clear pathways and plants well spaced mean you'll enjoy your shopping experience at The Bay Plant Shack.
Shade sails make summer shopping pleasant. You can also enjoy coffee, cold drinks, ice-creams and a great gift shop.
Lush healthy plants are all well presented and at great prices. Frequent shoppers get free plants. Pots, pond gear, pumps, potting mixes and much more also on display.
The Bay Plant Shack is accredited under the Australian Garden Centre Accreditation Scheme.
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FOCALPOINT WATER FEATURES
Unit 12, 343 Melton Road,
Northgate Qld. 4013
Ph : 3266 2966
Fax : 3266 2977
Mob : 0408 675 954
focalpointwaterfeatures.com.au
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Unique and innovative indoor and outdoor water features expertly fabricated to your design or ours. We specialise in stainless steel, glass, copper, acrylic and rock. Installation can be provided in Brisbane and surrounding areas.
We also fabricate stainless steel planters and water feature components such as reservoirs, water fall projection sheets, cascading descents, staunchions, jets and more.
For more information and examples of our work please check out our WEBSITE or ring Graham for friendly, reliable service and all your water feature needs including pumps, fittings and lighting. You'll also find our prices are very competitive.
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For the most up-to-date information on products or services offered, prices, opening hours etc, be sure to contact the business directly.
If you operate a nursery, garden centre, landscape supply yard, turf farm or other garden-related business located in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, (or servicing that region), and you'd like to appear on this page, click here: Advertising information.
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More News
Vine identification in Moreton region
Weedy vines can be very damaging to native bushland. Moreton Bay Regional Council has released a new booklet to help residents identify and control pest species. Eighteen local vine species are also featured, including the Richmond Birdwing Vine (food source for caterpillars of the vulnerable Richmond Birdwing butterfly.) "Vines of the Moreton Bay Region" can be downloaded from www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au or collected from customer service centres, libraries, and environmental centres in the region. (December 2008)
Moreton Bay botanic garden a possibility
Following a request from the Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region, Moreton Bay Regional Council will consider the establishment of a new botanic garden as part of an assessement of botanic and horticultural "values" in the area. A diverse range of ecosystems is now within the boundaries of one local authority (following amalgamation of Pine Rivers, Caboolture and Redcliffe councils). A floral emblem for the new council will also be considered. More from Moreton Bay Regional Council: Botanic garden review (October, 2008)
"Frogs Booklet" updated
A new version of the popular publication from Moreton Bay Regional Council is now available. It contains hints on how to help frogs plus photographs and descriptions of 35 species local to the Moreton Bay area. More information about obtaining the booklet here: Free Frog Booklet for Frog Fans. (October, 2008)
Figs on the move
Several fig trees removed for the new amphitheatre in Pine Rivers Park will be relocated to provide shade elsewhere in the park. The trees have an estimated value of $180,000. Source (Moreton Bay Regional Council): Council relocates majestic figs (August, 2008)
Keep the green stuff
Instead of taking green waste to the dump, Moreton Bay Regional Council wants lawnmowing and gardening service providers to encourage composting at clients' properties. This has environmental advantages, reduces the need for landfill and represents cost savings for contractors. Source: Council encourages contractors to compost green waste (July, 2008)
Anzac Avenue living memorial
Trees were planted in the 1920's along Anzac Avenue between Petrie and Redclife to commemorate soldiers from the region killed or injured in the Gallipoli conflict. Moreton Bay Regional Council would like to speak with descendants of the families involved to document this part of the community's history. Plans are also underway to enhance and preserve the memorial for future generations, including eventual replacement of the trees as they reach the end of their lives. More information here: Commemorative tree project for old "Diggers" (April, 2008)
More Links
Kumbartcho Sanctuary (previously The Bunya Sanctuary Community Environmental Center) including info on the community nursery
'Ashgrove 150' Heritage Bus Tour in: Australian Garden History Society Queensland Branch Newsletter October 2006. Some information and pictures of historic homes and gardens in Ashgrove, Brisbane
Osprey House Environmental Centre Dohles Rocks Road, Griffin
Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN) Restoring habitats of waterways in the catchments of Enoggera, Ithaca and Fish Creeks. A variety of information about native species available at this site
Clubs! please send in your links and news items. Events are listed free of charge in the Events Diary
Suburbs to be covered by this page include:
Caboolture area - Narangba, Morayfield, Burpengary, Bellmere, Upper Caboolture, Deception Bay, Beachmere, Bongaree, Bellara, Woorim, Bribie Island, Toorbul, Donnybrook, Elimbah
Redcliffe area - Rothwell, Scarborough, Redcliffe, Margate, Woody Point, Clontarf, Kippa Ring
Pine Rivers - Strathpine, Murrimba Downs, Griffin, Brendale, Albany Creek, Eatons Hill, Bunya, Everton Hills, Ferny Hills, Arana Hills, Samford Village, Samford Valley, Wights Mountain, Camp Mountain, Jollys Lookout, Mount Nebo, Mount Glorious, Samsonvale, Cashmere, Clear Mountain, Brendale, Bray Park, Warner, Joyner, Lawnton, Petrie, Kurwongbah, Kallangur, Dakabin, Mango Hill, Griffin
Brisbane Northern Suburbs - Sandgate, Deagon, Bracken Ridge, Fitzgibbon, Carseldine, Bridgeman Downs, McDowall, Bald hills, Brighton, Boodall, Nudgee Beach, Taigum, Chermside, Chermside West, Zillmere, Aspley, Geebung, Virginia, Stafford, Stafford Heights, Wavell Heights, Nundah, Kedron, Northgate, Banyo, Pinkenba, Ferny Grove, Keperra, Mitchelton, The Gap, Oxford Park, Upper Kedron, Mitchelton, Enoggera, Grange, Clayfield.
Also - Kilcoy, Woodford, Dayboro, Mount Mee, Wamuran, Highvale, Yugar, Closeburn, Dundas, Bryden, Crossdale, D'Aguilar, Glenfern, Villeneuve, Neurum, Durundur
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