Spring is only 6 weeks away and it’s time to take stock on your plant health before the temperatures ramp up and there’s an infestation which could require a chemical control. Here are some links below to a couple of archived posts on mealy bug and scale. Two of the most common examples of insect…
Read moreIt’s all about colour, textural interest, contrasts & connections….and conversation points! The floor of the garden is often overlooked for the first or second time gardener mainly due to the initial expense of big tree purchases & many times due to lack of confidence & experience. We at Coast Palms say ‘Be Brave, Be Bold,…
Read moreWe’ve had plenty of really nice feedback on our sale. Lots of new customers taking the opportunity to do a total garden purchase for new homes as well as many gardening friends coming in to do a wee purchase to spruce up a tired or bland spot. It’s been awesome and invigorating for me and…
Read moreThe Canna lily is one of the most versatile and high impact flowering ornamentals to plug into your subtropical look. We have some gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous colours available. Great savings to be had on a 6 litre grade which are big in the bag. $14.50 each or 10 for only $125- instant impact en masse!…
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Birth, death and taxes. The three certainties of life. Oh, that and Cliff Richard being in his 3rd age -defying cyborg identity (IMO he spent a decade too long in his circa 1981 ‘Wired for Sound’ cyborg body, rousing my suspicions in the first place) The man is without doubt, a robot. The three topics…
Read moreWe here at Coast Palms and Cycads are amping for our summer break. By the end of these ridiculously hot days we all feel like barbequed prawns and we get a little fractious with each other. Working in 30deg celcius heat with high humidity is fairly taxing so I am more than likely going to…
Read moreAll plant deliveries purchased as ordered online and freighted will be finishing for the 2017 year on Friday 15 December. This is to ensure the week before Xmas is clear for those plants to be delivered and not have them spend Xmas in freight depots dotted around the country. Please ensure that you get your…
Read moreAfter much arm twisting and cajoling from customers I’ve decided to bring the highly anticipated release of Abyssinian Red bananas (Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’) and Lady Palms (Rhapis excelsa) forward, so these can be made available for Christmas presents. These will go at lightning speed, so be warned now- get in quick. You may not see another…
Read moreI’ve just updated our Philodendron selection (under Subtropicals/Ornamentals) We now have a range of 4 to sell and they’re all very attractive with serious foliage wowee points. With the massive indoor large leaved foliage trend continuing unabated this genus is a winner for the indoor living art prize. At $22.50 for a 2.5l potted specimen…
Read moreThe laws of economics are close on 2000 years old, almost as old as the Welcome Bay hills behind the nursery. As the rain comes down on this thundery and wet day, I’m just writing a brief post about how we are having unprecedented demand for certain species here at the nursery. Many customers and…
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