Category: Australia
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Waterscapes Australia
Myself and Ben French from Yards Pty. Ltd. had the opportunity to meet with Patrick Handley from Waterscapes Australia to speak about natural swim ponds. Natural swim ponds are chemical free swimming pools that use plant life to maintain the water quality. These swim ponds are an eco – friendly and sustainable alternative to chlorinated…
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The Dementia Society Garden
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024 The Dementia Society Garden presented by The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, designed by Elissa Astorino. This garden tells the story of the unconditional love between a mother with dementia and her daughter. It aims to show that even when the sun has set, there are…
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024
Seisei- Tei II designed Elissa had the pleasure of working on the garden Seisei- Tei II designed by world renowned Japanese garden designer Koji Ninomiya, constructed by Semken Landscaping with Inki Landcapes. Seisei- Tei II showcases a natural Japanese style while overlapping with some English garden features. This garden creates a sense of belonging in…
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024
A Moment In Time Elissa Astorino had the pleasure of helping with the build of ‘A Moment In Time’ presented by Daisies Garden and Building Supplies and designed by Peter Donegan. With hard work and attention to detail from the Semken Landscaping Crew, Yards Landscapes crew, Ash Walker and Elissa Astorino the garden came to…
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The Landscaping Podcast
Elissa had the pleasure of speaking with Joel Barnett on The Landscaping Podcast. The Landscaping Podcast is a great way to hear from industry professionals and learn more about the landscaping and green industry.
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Australian Institute of Horticulture
I am absolutely honored to be the first Canadian to become a member of the Australian Institute of Horticulture. I look forward to contributing my ideas and passion for horticulture while having the chance to grow professionally in such an inspiring setting. A huge thanks to Alan Burnell, Wayne Van Balen, Andrew Prowse, Annette Irish and all board…