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2023-05-25 10:28
Whether you’re an established lawn enthusiast or an aspiring green-thumb, we’re thrilled to introduce a game-changer in the pursuit of the perfect lawn: UltraGrow Fairway Pro-MAX… Read More
2023-05-25 08:28
We’re excited to introduce an innovation that is poised to change retaining wall construction and save backs all over the country – Sup… Read More
2023-03-27 10:33
Decorative pebble and stones are perfect for all seasons and are cost-effective and easy to maintain. They can be used to add texture and contrast t… Read More
2023-02-22 06:07
Have you ever wondered if kelp and seaweed are the same thing? Many people in Australia tend to use the term “kelp” to refer to all types of seaweed, but the truth is that t… Read More
2023-02-16 04:59
Congratulations to Matt from Narangba, the Brisbane’s Best Lawn competition winner! His stunning Tiftuf turf and meticulously designed gardens left the judges in awe. But the real show… Read More
2022-08-17 01:22
Councils around Australia, including Brisbane City Council, are increasingly recognising the benefits of well-designed, green and energy-efficient b… Read More
2022-07-29 03:13
Landscaping can be an extremely rewarding experience, especially if the design turns out exactly how you envisioned for your property. Not only does… Read More
2021-07-20 04:13
As we all try to transition to be able to live a more sustainable lifestyle, it’s easy to see why learning more about garden compost and recycled construction materials is so important… Read More
2021-07-12 04:02
Your yard is looking drab, but you don’t have the time or the patience to jazz it up into an attractive landscape with unique plants and luxurious garden furniture. Luckily, we have an… Read More
2021-06-25 06:44
Garden mulch is one of the most tried and true methods for fortifying your garden bed. While the initial process can be time-consuming, in the long run, it will save you time and effort in g… Read More
2021-06-16 06:05
Installing pavers is a nice way to add a unique touch to your home. They come in a variety of styles, options, and sizes so you will be able to customise them to your specific needs and desi… Read More
2021-05-24 01:07
Water features. Stone retaining walls. Timber decking and patios. These are all examples of what those in the gardening and landscaping industry refer to as hardscaping materials. The use of… Read More
2021-05-14 00:22
When it comes to creating a garden that can flourish and grow abundantly, it’s important to choose a good soil to make up the foundation of your landscaped gardens to last for many yea… Read More
2021-04-10 04:09
Sustainable Gardens: Why Should you Build One for your Yard?
Incorporating sustainable gardens into your property is not only a way to cut down on your resources and utilities, but in some c… Read More
2021-03-30 01:45
If your family is complete with a four-legged furry member and you’re trying to create a beautiful garden at the same time, we understand how hard it can be. Creating a ga… Read More
2021-03-20 03:49
Creative Gardening Ideas
Creating an interesting space in your back (or front) yard can bring that extra touch of panache to your entire property. Continue reading below to chec… Read More
2021-03-11 03:39
Top Tips for Backyard Fish Pond Maintenance
Now that you have built your beautiful fish pond, you’re going to need to maintain it properly. Proper backyard fish pond maint… Read More
2021-01-16 06:02
Did you know that a freshly planted tree needs a lot more care than mature ones? Much like humans, trees require a little more attention during their formative years to grow. Th… Read More
2021-01-12 05:54
Ideas for Gardening in the City
If you live in the city, you might find yourself pressed for space when it comes to creating a garden. But even if you’re not blessed with… Read More
2020-12-09 22:39
If you’re an avid gardener, you may find yourself using a lot of water to keep your garden looking fresh. Luckily, creating a water saving garden is now more achievable th… Read More
2020-12-03 03:02
A pond makes a wonderful addition to any garden, as it provides a peaceful focal point for all to enjoy. If you’re thinking about building a fish pond, you might be unawar… Read More
2020-11-13 04:13
A beautiful garden is often a big tick on a homeowners wish list, but not everyone is blessed with a large backyard (or even a courtyard, if you have an apartment). This means a… Read More
2020-10-14 23:57
When looking to top-dress your lawn you first have to ask yourself what it is you are trying to achieve. In most cases, top dressing is undertaken to correct poor soil preparation, improve d… Read More
2020-09-11 02:15
The cooler months may have you thinking the garden needs little to no maintenance but attending to your plants in winter will prepare it just in time for spring. Unlike summer… Read More
2020-09-11 01:29
Winter isn’t always the kindest time of year for your lawn and garden, which means that it may need a little extra TLC in order to thrive. But aside from mowing the grass… Read More
2020-08-07 04:55
Growing beautiful flowers and nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables is easier than you think and contrary to popular belief doesn’t always require a ‘green thumb&rsquo… Read More
2020-08-07 04:15
Have you ever dreamt of having a beautiful spacious garden but always thought you didn’t have the space to make your dream come true? The good news is that there’s a… Read More
2020-03-06 06:55
Image render: 443 Queen Street, a project featuring many podium garden installations.
Now you can specify a fully compliant On Slab soil blend in your next project and know it w… Read More
2020-03-03 02:52
What is the right lawn?
Perhaps your garden has taken off and your trees and shrubs have shot up in the past five years and you’ve now got too much shade. Or your kids have become more… Read More
2020-03-03 02:46
Sometimes there’s always something better to do than spend a portion of your weekend mowing the lawn.
For those that aren’t die-hard lawn fanatics, to those that jus… Read More
2019-07-24 11:25
Why Top Dress?
There are only 2 reasons you would ever need to top dress a new or established lawn. The first is to improve the level, fill in holes or fix the grade and the sec… Read More
2019-07-15 04:29
Whilst the warmer months in spring, summer and early autumn are the ideal time of year to lay a new lawn, winter is still a good time in most situations – and there are ev… Read More
2019-07-15 04:22
The short answer… only if it needs it. Read on for more information about watering your lawn in winter.
Most grass is sitting moderately dormant, which means in most Aust… Read More
2019-07-15 04:18
It’s cold outside, which means it’s a great time to have a backyard fire with a few mates or the family under the stars.
Creating an outdoor space where you can enjoy your fire s… Read More
2019-05-22 23:02
We get all sorts of emails and messages with lawn issues, sometimes they have nothing to do with lawn care itself and are caused by something that is lurking within the lawn instead.
The bio… Read More
2019-03-29 06:04
Quadro Pavers from Adbri Masonry may not be new on the scene but they are certainly as popular now as ever before. This large format paver comes in a fantastic range of modern c… Read More
2019-03-01 06:41
GEOHEX Erosion Control System is an Australian-made plastic grid designed to be used under turf and other substrates for stabilisation and erosion control purposes.
By increasin… Read More
2019-02-06 23:40
What is the purpose of fertiliser in the garden?
Like humans, plants require food, water and sunlight to flourish. They obtain the majority of their nutrients directly from the… Read More
2019-01-18 05:46
Whether you’ve recently purchased your new home or are building from scratch, freshening up an existing garden or simply a renter wanting to do a spot of gardening, here… Read More
2019-01-15 01:16
Article provided to Centenary Landscaping Supplies by Lifestyle Website: The Home Edition.
Indoor plants are a fantastic inclusion in any interior design. Plants clean the… Read More
2018-12-07 06:43
Timberstone pavers
Edenstone Masonry creates handmade pavers that will complete your home or commercial landscaping project with style. Their range features a vast range of uni… Read More
2018-11-30 01:20
Terry O’Shea – Group Director
I hear it all the time just how important compost is to soil health. I do a lot of research searching for the perfect or indeed best p… Read More
2018-11-19 01:45
Terry O’Shea – Group Director
I really hate that catchphrase but it fits the bill as the waste-based soils available on the market are generally not really soil at… Read More
2018-11-01 06:13
Terry O’Shea – Group Director
This is the theme we used in a recent campaign to boost the awareness of our new UltraGrow Collection of Soils and Potting mixes that… Read More
2018-10-31 04:29
Spring is well and truly here, so of course, all eyes turn to our gardens. Read on for the essential three-step process you’ll need to ensure a green and pleasant space at… Read More
2018-10-18 02:06
Through the months of October and November 2018, lay a new lawn and we’ll shout you the fertiliser. See conditions below.
Centenary Landscaping Supplies stocks and deliver… Read More
2018-08-30 09:36
Do you find yourself roaming the aisles of the hardware store looking at the hundreds of tools you could potentially purchase for your garden? Alongside the essentials, you&rsqu… Read More
2018-08-27 09:21
Spring is just around the corner! Your lawn has been resting through the colder months and will slowly be starting to increase tissue growth. Here’s our 5 tips for ge… Read More
2018-08-27 05:57
It has been another dry year across Australia. Outside of one or two “rain events”, SEQ has gone without good rainfall for an extended period once again. But spare a… Read More
2018-06-21 06:15
The Formula 1 have pit stops down to a fine art, and whilst we know that it is important to have our cars serviced regularly, we usually forget the importance of servicing our l… Read More
2018-06-13 00:08
Frost leading into and during Winter is fairly common in the more Southern states of Australia.
These areas of Australia suffer from what scientists call radiation frost. This i… Read More
2018-06-12 03:48
Although growth is slow, it’s important to give your lawn TLC even in the cold winter months!
During in winter, your lawn needs as much sunlight as possible, so make sure… Read More
2018-04-06 05:06
Did you catch our Social Influencers post last year? Well, there were too many great feeds out there for just one article, so here’s round two!
There are of course, and an… Read More
2018-03-27 05:30
Introducing the latest in pine timber options, our pre-Arrised CCA Pine Sleepers. Available in a range of sizes, from 1.8 metres up to 3 metres, these pine sleepers will save yo… Read More
2018-03-22 00:52
Adbri Masonry is one of the leading masonry manufacturers in Australia, with a great range of products from pavers through to retaining wall blocks to suit every style and budge… Read More
2018-03-13 20:21
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Cyperus rotundas better known as nutgrass is a bother for avid gardeners all over the globe. In the USA, you might hear of purple nutgrass or purple nutsedge… Read More
2018-03-13 00:23
Premium Pools & Gardens are passionate about creating beautiful outdoor s… Read More
2018-02-09 07:07
Brooke’s Blooms is a multi award-winning landscape design, construction… Read More
2018-01-31 00:28
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 bunches mini asparagus, trimmed
1 red capsicum, seeded, cut into 2cm-wide strips
2 sm… Read More
2018-01-25 06:12
Who doesn’t love a terrarium? They are the perfect little eco-systems, requiring little to no maintenance so even the brownest of thumbs can keep them alive! They look gre… Read More
2018-01-25 05:28
Adbri Masonry is Australia’s premier masonry manufacturer, with a great range of products from pavers through to retaining wall blocks to suit every style and budget. Adbr… Read More
2018-01-24 06:28
Adbri Masonry is Australia’s premier masonry manufacturer, with a great range of products from pavers through to retaining wall blocks to suit every style and budget. The… Read More
2018-01-23 04:01
Daily
Look at the water, notice the clarity and color.
Test the chlorine level and adjust if needed.
Test the pH and adjust if needed.
Examine the skimmer(s) and clean if needed.
Use a leaf… Read More
2018-01-23 03:44
Swimming pools are great! Whether you have purchased a house with a pool or built one for yourself, a pool is a great way to cool off in our tropical climate and can add a… Read More
2018-01-12 06:49
The latest craze in indoor plantings is Terrariums and they are the perfect low-maintenance option, requiring almost the same attention as a cactus; next to nothing! But Terrari… Read More
2018-01-03 11:06
Originally published by UD Trucks.
Centenary Landscaping Supplies boss Conor O’Shea has worked across all aspects of the family business since he was 14. From yardman and… Read More
2017-11-21 01:25
Every year the landscape industry’s best and brightest gather to celebrate the achievements of their peers. The event is a fantastic opportunity to see some of the best ex… Read More
2017-10-31 02:55
Through the months of November and December get your first weed & feed treatment on us when purchasing Sir Walter Premium DNA Certified Buffalo. See conditions below.
Centen… Read More
2017-10-27 05:37
It’s with great pride and pleasure that I announce the introduction of the first of three new medium-sized UD 5.5 ton trucks replacing our old Fuso 4 tonners. Our driver, who is over t… Read More
2017-10-27 05:31
This spring, Lawn Solutions have been busy beavers! Not only have they released not one but two brand new turf species, TifTuf Bermudagrass and Sir Grange Zoysia, a great new tu… Read More
2017-10-17 00:00
Social media has become the place to be, be seen, and be influential across all aspects of design both inside and out. If you are not sharing amazing shots of epically designed… Read More
2017-09-19 06:07
Like all chemicals, weed control products come with a few cautionary notes to ensure the safety of those applying and the general public. Products like Roundup, Zero or any other with t… Read More
2017-08-29 04:26
Link wall blocks are a dime a dozen, every manufacturer produces a similar product, with similar designs and colours; let’s face it, there’s only so much you can so… Read More
2017-08-29 00:11
Ever wondered why the grass at sporting events around the country look so perfect on television and you can’t get close with your own lawn? The answer is usually Bermudagrass, whi… Read More
2017-08-25 06:37
If you’ve spent any time scrolling the social pages recently you’d have noticed the current designer trend of Cor-ten steel. Cor-ten steel, sometimes referred to as… Read More
2017-08-24 10:40
Next up in the popular DIY Workshop Series from Centenary Landscaping Supplies – Learn to Turf, Pave and Retain with one of the best! Join Jason Hodges, brand ambassador for Adbri Maso… Read More
2017-07-13 05:05
The best time of year to do a bit of tool maintenance is the winter. Your lawn should have entered its dormancy period, growing very little. Most plants will have also slowed their growth wh… Read More
2017-06-19 23:00
Are you in a rental but still dream about keeping a beautiful garden? Well, one of the most frustrating things about renting is that you can’t make big or permanent changes to the… Read More
2017-04-27 01:20
You wouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but you probably would judge a house by its exterior.
If you want your home to make a strong first impression, it’s all about… Read More
2017-03-01 06:28
Black Label is an all new, bespoke growing media prepared exclusively for Centenary Landscaping Supplies. A soil of this quality is not available anywhere else in the country.
It is scientif… Read More
2016-12-15 05:57
GOD: Francis, you know all about gardens and nature. What in the world is going on down there? What happened to the dandelions, violets, thistle and stuff I started eons ago? I had a pe… Read More
2016-12-15 05:57
GOD: Francis, you know all about gardens and nature. What in the world is going on down there? What happened to the dandelions, violets, thistle and stuff I started eons ago? I had a pe… Read More
2016-12-15 05:50
Are you spending your weekends pushing a 2-stroke around your yard like a mug? Wasting thousands of litres of water a year? Dropping hundreds of dollars on fancy fertiliser? Spraying danger… Read More
2016-12-15 05:00
Synthetic turf or artificial turf isn’t new, in fact, there has been some form of artificial option available since the 60’s, particularly in the USA where many NFL and Baseball… Read More
2016-11-29 15:14
As the temperature heats up, we usually jump in the pool to cool off, or turn on the a/c to chill out! Unfortunately, we can’t do the same for our lawns! A long, hot and dry summe… Read More
2016-11-24 22:16
Using plants in the home not only makes a space look great, but they perform some other fantastic environmental roles including cleaning the air of toxic VOC’s and positively influ… Read More
2016-11-18 05:25
The typical classic or formal garden first found its way to our shores through our English and European history. In Australia, they were first constructed only for the most impressive an… Read More
2016-08-30 07:13
If you are considering laying a new lawn, you will usually fall in 1 of two categories. You’ve recently built a new home or fully renovated your landscape and need to finish it off wit… Read More
2016-08-29 06:17
If you’ve ever been in charge of maintaining a garden or lawn, it sometimes feels like you’re on constant red alert. If it’s not the weather, it’s pests; if… Read More
2016-08-29 02:38
There’s nothing worse than spending hundreds of dollars maintaining your lawn only for a few persistent lawn weeds continually taking hold when you turn your back. The key is to contro… Read More
2016-08-26 06:47
Are you an obsessive green keeper that dreads the winter? Do you sadly look out your window at your browning lawn? Well, there’s a brand new product that’s right up your alley! C… Read More
2016-08-19 04:07
Although some green thumbs would have you thinking otherwise, there’s certainly an element of chance when it comes to successful gardening. Sometimes, it seems like mother nature is co… Read More
2016-08-12 04:07
Do you have an unsightly wall, fence or pergola you wish you could soften with some sympathetic planting? Climbing plants such as these creepers may just be the perfect option!
Bougainvi… Read More
2016-08-09 03:05
Do you have acres of gardens and too much of it blank? Ground cover plants are a perfect way to fill in an expanse of garden, under the canopy created by larger plants. In a w… Read More
2016-08-02 01:28
There’s a saying that your garden is not complete until you can walk around naked without the chance of being spotted by a nosy neighbour. That can be a tough undertaking particula… Read More
2016-07-20 01:07
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Are you a bit of a brown thumb but love using plants indoors? Well even if you have a plant teetering on the edge, it might not be too late to revive your green compani… Read More
2016-06-27 07:16
Article featured and provided to Centenary Landscaping Supplies by bmag – written By Resa Zekants.
Enjoying a cuppa out on the balcony while you watch the sunrise, Sunday ar… Read More
2016-06-23 11:38
What’s better than a home-cooked meal? A home-cooked meal made with fresh from the garden ingredient! Not everyone’s a green thumb, nor have space or inclination to keep a fu… Read More
2016-05-25 01:16
Article provided to Centenary Landscaping Supplies by Lifestyle Website: The Home Edition.
Indoor plants are a fantastic inclusion in any interior design. Plants clean the air, impr… Read More
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