Close your eyes and think of Queensland. What do you see? Beautiful coastlines, amazing sunshine, happy people, and ... palm trees (of course!). You may see them all over the world, and especially in tropical and sub-tropical climates, but palm trees are an absolutely iconic part of Queensland's natural beauty - which is why we are celebrating their incredible diversity and variety in this article … [Read more...]

Unless you have the greenest of green thumbs, thinking about how to prune a lemon tree might well have you stumped. Most citrus trees are usually either bursting with fruit or covered in beautiful blossom, making the issue of when and how to prune a lemon tree very tricky indeed.Luckily, we have the low-down on this sour puzzle!But first things first: Why should you think about pruning a … [Read more...]

As many readers of this blog will know, there are a million reasons why we just love a beautiful, healthy tree. They're not just spectacularly beautiful, they're a crucial part of our natural world - and without their oxygen, you and I wouldn't be here at all! But like every living entity, it's just a fact that trees will eventually die.The death of a tree may be sad and often unavoidable, but … [Read more...]

In beautiful Queensland and Australia, we all know what vegetation is. Protection is not a foreign word either. And the definition of an order is a command or instruction. But put them all together, and what on earth is a Vegetation Protection Order (VPO)? What is a Vegetation Protection Order? In a nutshell, a VPO is exactly what it says on the tin. It's a way for authorities - namely, local … [Read more...]