Austromyrtus dulcis is a dense, low growing native with beautiful evergreen leaves. It attracts birds and butterfly with masses of star like flowers and bears edible fruit. The new growth is a striking vision of coppery hues, perfectly offset by the dark green of the mature leaves. It’s dense growth habit makes it perfect for a low hedge or ground cover to reduce weeds in a native garden setting. Continue reading “Austromyrtus dulcis”
What are you doing with your used tubes and pots?
Lakewood is always actively looking for different ways to reduce it’s carbon footprint and reduce waste going to landfill. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the overall massive scope of the issue that is waste. Everywhere you look there is information about reducing, reusing and recycling.
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Photinia Red Robin
Photinia Red Robin is a splash of colour in the garden that is popular with many customers. The vibrant red new growth contrasting with the deep green of the mature leaves is a special trait of this dense hedging shrub.