And this is exactly what the Monstera deliciosa is. If only Igor were in charge. We could all relax. The Swiss Cheese plant or Monstera deliciosa is back in charge, the master of the universal interiorscape plant boom -it’s retro good looks and rampant growth has got everyone who loves their indoor plants excited. Click…
Read moreBig news on very big stock. We have a range of boxed Ponytail palms, Kentia, Dwarf Date, Quito Mountain Coconut, Majestics, Dragon and Black Bamboo which are coming into the nursery at heights between 2 metres and 5 metres. These trees are all at a mature landscape grade height, age and size ideally suited for…
Read more“What’s your best price?” I get asked this question surprisingly less often than I used to. And I am thankful for that for a variety of different reasons of which I will share below. As a consumer I’ve found myself only asking that question in jest, after I’ve developed a gentle convivial rapport with the…
Read moreSpring 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 moreJust a quick ‘heads up’ maintenance post. If you can’t sing never fear- crank the stereo and the plants will sway in delight on a crispy thin sun winters day. Just watch the overnight temps because they are plummeting here- it is very much a cold winter. Use sheets and blankets for your half hardy…
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!…
Read moreBirth, 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 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 moreWe need to move some of our larger Bangalow Palms out to make room for incoming stock. These trees are in excess of 3 metres tall and will not fit into a freight truck. To capitalise on the great savings you will have to come and pick these trees up and take them home yourselves…
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…
Read moreSo here we are at Friday, end of the working week for some lucky people. Not so for me, and to top it off I’m recovering from bronchitis and this seasons turbo-boosted version of strep throat. It has been a fairly horrendous couple of weeks, what with the mega frostings- the damage has slowly revealed…
Read moreOn July 30 and 31 we had two very significant frosts. Significant, in that they were the hardest frosts I have on record since the winter of 2009, 8 years ago. At -4.5c on Sunday night, and on the Monday night, -3.5c respectively, they wreaked havoc at our nursery and many other gardens around the…
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