Sustainable Plant Design - Armidale Landscaping

08/03/2026

Armidale Central Park- installing more benches and tables for contemplation and relaxation! Sustainable Plant Design - Armidale Landscaping

08/03/2026

The SPD team are busy again enhancing Armidale Central Park. This Park is such an asset to the centre of Armidale providing green spaces to boost environmental health by purifying the air, reducing urban heat and managing stormwater. The new benches and tables will provide more seating for relaxing and dining in the park. Take a wander to discover the diversity of the historic plantings- be careful of the Bunya Pine Cones dropping down! And compare the orange bark of the Pinus ponderosa ( ruffled bark in the shape of little ponds) with the Pinus canariensis ( shield like bark).

03/09/2025

Sustainable Plant Design - Armidale Landscaping specializes in custom landscape design & construction, including alfresco garden buildings, paving, retaining walls, turf & plant establishment.

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03/08/2025

Snow in Armidale over the last two days. Many eucalyptus uprooted and hedges flattened in the storm including Pittosporum and Eleagnus. Some shed the snow and bounced back into upright position, but some including Magnolia Little Gem snapped in half. Hoping everyone is safe and looking forward to warmth when the power is restored ( still off on Monday morning).

17/07/2025

Soil pH testing with a Kit. Take a soil sample 3-5cm below the surface free of roots, leaves or fertilizer. Mix the liquid indicator with the soil, then dust soil with the white powder. Check against the colour chart for soil pH. My sample here is 6.5. ( neutral is 7). I’m growing camelias here- they prefer 5.5 to 6.5.

24/06/2025

24/06/2025

We design, grade and construct all types of Driveways. License No 345518C

24/06/2025

The team at Sustainable Plant Design - Armidale Landscaping are pleased to be involved with these heritage restoration works and tree preservation practices in Armidale Central Park

05/06/2025

Armidale’s Heritage listed Central Park has a history of well respected horticulturists and landscape designers. In 1878 Charles Moore ( a Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens) provided suitable plantings from the State Nursery, which sadly died through neglect. In 1879 Samuel Purchase presented council with 36 young trees. In 1882 Brother Frances Gatti volunteered to look after the plants.

05/06/2025

The team are busy with heritage restoration Landscape & Construction works in Armidale’s Central Park. Original plans of the Park show the defined axes of the paths with design paid to tree planting sites and positioning of the traditional park benches and tables. The 1960’s addition of rock edging to the Cupressus macrocarpa has been removed, with turf to surround this magnificent tree. New slabs for the park seating have been placed in historically accurate sites. Remediation work under an ancient English Elm has been completed to promote healthy tree roots and to invigorate the tree.