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🌿 This photo shows our team managing azalea lace bugs as part of a broader Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy. At Artisan Horticulture, we believe the two most overlooked aspects of pest management are nutrition and biodiversity. 🌱 Healthy plants supported by balanced nutrition, beneficial bacteria, and fungi are far more resilient to pest and disease pressure—sometimes even effectively immune. We use tools such as sap pH and refractometer testing to better understand plant health and guide our recommendations. 🦋 Biodiversity is equally important. Gardens with year-round flowering plants provide food and habitat for beneficial insects that naturally help keep pest populations in balance. The Asteraceae family is particularly valuable for supporting these species. When intervention is required, we choose the most appropriate treatment as part of a broader strategy. We also use industry-leading @fzsprayer FlowZone equipment to ensure precise application and the best possible results. What role do nutrition and biodiversity play in your garden? Let us know below, or reach out if you'd like help building a healthier, more resilient landscape. Keep Growing, Gavin - Artisan Horticulture. 📸 @red_squared_2 #IntegratedPestManagement #PlantHealth #Biodiversity by @artisanhorticulture
Mulching is an essential practice in gardens and is what keeps them looking lush year-round 🌿 Beyond aesthetics, mulch plays a vital role in supporting healthy soil biology by regulating soil temperature, retaining moisture, feeding beneficial microbes, and improving soil structure through the colder months. Healthy soil biology = healthier, more resilient plants. 🌱 For our perennial gardens, we love using a blend of SureCrop and ¼” pine bark from @cfultonvic to create a fungal-dominant environment that supports long-term plant and soil health. Annual gardens benefit from bacterial-dominant composts paired with pea straw, lucerne, straw or lawn clippings to keep soils active and productive through winter. For acid-loving plants, we recommend pairing your mulch application with an acidic pH fertiliser like Kahoona from @neutrogaustralia to help maintain optimal soil conditions and encourage strong healthy growth. We also like to incorporate @seasol_international Biochar to improve microbial activity, increase nutrient retention, and build long-term soil carbon. To finish, apply a quality all-purpose fertiliser like Seamungus from Neutrog for its broad micronutrient profile, along with gypsum or another preferred calcium source to strengthen soil structure and support root development. Healthy soil is the foundation of every thriving garden 🌿 If you’re unsure what mulch or soil amendments are right for your garden, send us a message or speak with your local horticultural supplier. Keep growing, Gavin Artisan Horticulture #Mulching #SoilHealth #WinterGardening by @artisanhorticulture
One of our secret weapons is foliar feeding. Optimal plant health and nutrient management often comes down to having a strong foliar feeding program in place. Certain nutrients, like iron, zinc, manganese, and calcium, have been shown to be more effectively absorbed through the plant’s leaf surface, allowing for faster uptake compared to traditional soil applications. Amino acids and chelated nutrients can also have a significant positive effect on overall plant performance. So what does this mean in practice? Nutrient deficiencies can often be corrected very quickly through foliar applications. While soil treatments can sometimes take weeks to improve plant health, visible improvement from foliar feeding can often be seen within 24–48 hours, depending on the nutrient and plant conditions. We use fortnightly applications of Triple 10 and Trio CMB from @nutritechsolutionsyandina to deliver a broad range of nutrients directly through the leaf surface for fast uptake and improved plant performance. That said, foliar feeding doesn’t replace the need to improve underlying soil conditions — soil health still needs to be properly managed and ameliorated for long-term plant performance. The benefits? • Improved pest resistance • More vibrant, healthier plants • Better flowering and fruiting Healthy plants start with the right nutrition. 📸 @red_squared_2 Keep growing, Gavin. #MelbourneGardens #planthealth #Horticulture by @artisanhorticulture
🍂 Leaf clean up season is in full swing across our gardens and managed properties. From heavy leaf coverage to clean, refreshed outdoor spaces, our team is keeping landscapes healthy, tidy, and looking their best this autumn. Using professional @stihl_au @stihl equipment, we’re able to efficiently tackle seasonal clean ups with precision and care. 🌿 If your property is ready for an autumn refresh, now is the perfect time to book in your garden maintenance. 📍 Melbourne 📩 Contact us to organise your seasonal garden clean up. Keep growing, Gavin. #LeafCleanup #GardenMaintenance #MelbourneGardens by @artisanhorticulture
Lawn care isn’t complete without clean, detailed edging. It’s the finishing touch that takes a lawn from good to sharp, crisp, and professional. We trust only the best—using premium edging equipment from @stihl_au @stihl , expertly maintained by @cannings_au to keep everything running at peak performance. Ready to level up your lawn? Get in touch with us today and let’s make your edges stand out. Keep growing, Gavin - Artisan Horticulture! #LawnCare #GardenMaintenance #LandscapingLife by @artisanhorticulture
From overgrown and claustrophobic to open, inviting, and ready for alfresco living 🌿✨ We offer a full range of garden renovation services to get your outdoor space back on track. For this project, we teamed up with some incredible suppliers to bring our client’s brief to life—big thanks to @plantmark for the plants, @cfultonvic for the mulch, and @sprinklerprosvic for the irrigation and lighting. Thinking your garden needs a refresh? Let’s transform it into a space you actually want to spend time in. 📩 Send us a DM or click the link in bio to get started. Keep growing, Gavin - Artisan Horticulture. #GardenRenovation #OutdoorLiving #MelbourneGardens by @artisanhorticulture
Achieving both flowers and structure comes down to understanding the plant in front of you. Knowing the species, what wood it flowers on, and the timing of its flowering is what separates basic maintenance from true horticultural craftsmanship. For Prunus lusitanica, flowering occurs in early spring on new growth. By carrying out a harder hedge in late autumn to early winter, followed by light, considered clips leading into the season, you encourage an abundance of fresh shoots—setting the stage for a generous floral display without compromising form. The result is structure, softened by seasonal beauty. If you’re looking to refine your garden with the same level of precision, get in touch. Keep growing, Gavin — Artisan Horticulture #HedgeTrimming #HedgeDesign #GardenCraftsmanship by @artisanhorticulture
There’s a difference between trimming… and true topiary craftsmanship ✂️🌿 Using premium Japanese hand shears and STIHL hedge trimmers, we shape every detail with precision — while drop sheets ensure a clean, flawless finish every time. We don’t just maintain topiary… we elevate it. We also support plant health with tailored nutrition and pest management programs. 📩 Enquire today to have your garden looking its best Keep growing, Gavin — Artisan Horticulture @stihl_au @stihl #TopiaryCare #GardenCraftsmanship #STIHL by @artisanhorticulture
What might seem like one of the most mundane — and often undervalued — tasks in the garden is actually one of the most important: hand weeding. In a diverse botanical landscape, an untrained eye can easily mistake prized plants for weeds. When you're working among 500+ species, knowing what stays and what goes is a skill that takes real expertise. Left unchecked, the wrong removal can cause serious damage. That’s why we combine knowledge with the right tools — like the hori hori knife and Japanese hoe — to deliver precise, thoughtful results that protect the integrity of every garden we care for. 🌿 Precision matters. Experience matters. If your garden needs expert attention, we’re here to help. 👉 Get in touch to book a consultation 👉 Follow us for more behind-the-scenes horticulture insights 📷 @red_squared_2 Keep growing, Gavin - Artisan Horticulture #GardeningExperts #Horticulture #GardenCare by @artisanhorticulture
At Artisan Horticulture, we deliver high-end turf care—where precision mowing is an essential part of achieving a premium finish. 🌱✨ We use only the best finishing mowers from @stihl_au @stihl , with all our equipment professionally maintained by @cannings_au to ensure top performance every time. 🔧 Autumn lawn care tips to keep your turf thriving into winter: • Feed with high calcium and iron (Fe) 🌿 • Raise your mowing height 📏 • Apply foliar feeds for improved nutrient uptake 💧 What’s your lawn looking like heading into winter? 👇 📸 @red_squared_2 Keep growing, Gavin – Artisan Horticulture #lawncare #lawntips #turfcare 🌱 by @artisanhorticulture
Topiary is living garden art 🌿✂️ At Artisan Horticulture, we specialise in maintaining topiary of all sizes — protecting your precious piece of living art. Shaped through careful pruning, these beautiful plants can form everything from classic balls and cones to intricate designs. But to keep them sharp and healthy, they need skilled, regular care. Keep growing, Gavin — Artisan Horticulture 🌱 📷 @red_squared_2 #Topiary #GardenArt #GardenMaintenance by @artisanhorticulture
San mageo – Filoli Gardens Had an amazing time exploring Filoli Gardens. This place is immaculately manicured—every hedge, pathway, and flower bed feels intentional. Fun fact: Filoli sits on a 654-acre estate and its name comes from the original owner’s motto: “Fight for a just cause, Love your fellow man, Live a good life.” The formal gardens alone span 16 acres and change dramatically with the seasons. It was especially lovely to see the first hints of autumn colour starting to come through on the Virginia creeper, adding warm reds and oranges against the garden’s structured greenery. It would be an absolute dream (and a serious treat!) to work in a garden of this calibre—horticultural perfection with history to match 🌸🌳 Halloween at Filoli 🎃 Filoli also leans into the spooky season, transforming the gardens with pumpkins, autumn foliage, and playful Halloween displays that feel festive rather than frightful. It’s a great example of how a historic garden can celebrate seasonal change while still keeping its elegance intact. Keep growing, Gavin. by @artisanhorticulture

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