Aussie Tree and Garden Masters

19/10/2026

Successful transplant 👌👌👌 The first photos show the Japanese maple and weeping cherry on the day of transplantation. The second set, taken approximately one year later, shows both trees flourishing in their new locations.

Careful root handling, the use of premium garden mix and consistent aftercare supported their recovery. Regular watering, while avoiding waterlogging, encouraged new root development as the trees re-established.

After approximately one year, both trees are healthy, well established and thriving.

18/10/2026

The same garden, 12 months apart.

Establishing plants beneath this mature rhododendron came with a few challenges. Heavy shade, dry, nutrient-poor soil and competition from established roots for moisture and nutrients made this a difficult area to get growing.

We improved the soil with organic garden mix and mushroom compost, applied Dynamic Lifter to supply nutrients, and used Seasol to support root establishment. Irrigation on a timer helped maintain more consistent soil moisture, while regular fertilising and mulching supported ongoing growth and reduced moisture loss.

The first photo shows the area before planting. Twelve months on, a variety of shade-tolerant plants are thriving, bringing colour and life to a once sparse garden bed.

18/10/2026

18/10/2026

We redesigned this garden, removing unwanted plants, including periwinkle and agapanthus, and introducing a mix of buxus, oakleaf hydrangea, daisies, Pink Princess lavender, iberis and phlox, with a rose as the centrepiece.

The aim was to keep the cottage garden feel, bringing together soft colours, varied textures and seasonal flowers. We finished with fertiliser, a Seasol treatment and sugar cane mulch to help retain moisture and support the new plants as they establish.

18/10/2026

A recent pathway upgrade we completed, replacing the old timber edging with steel flat bar edging, adding fresh road base and crushed granite, and finishing off with cold patch asphalt bags . A refresh that keeps the path’s natural curves and suits the surrounding landscape.

24/09/2026

Join us at Everglades House & Gardens on Sunday, 18 October at 11:30am, for an inspiring talk by heritage landscape specialist, Stuart Read, on the life, vision, and legacy of Danish-born landscape gardener, Paul Sorensen.

Sorensen’s masterly design at Everglades seamlessly blends European garden elegance with the rugged natural beauty of the Blue Mountains. In this insightful presentation, we will explore Sorensen’s distinctive approach to landscaping, offering a deeper understanding of how one of Australia's grandest gardens came to be.

📅 Date: Sunday 18 October 2026

⏰ Time: 11:30 am

📍 Location: Everglades House & Gardens, Leura

Spaces are limited, bookings essential - please email [email protected]

Talk included with general entry ticket - National Trust members free.

📷 Paul Sorensen at Everglades, National Trust of Australia (NSW) archives

25/07/2026

This one Was a slog back in the early days before I got the excavator I was the excavator 💪💪💪

04/07/2026

Dusted the cobwebs off the old harness today ,

03/07/2026

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