Octavia Jones

I’m an apartment-dwelling plant tragic with a particular passion for indoor and balcony gardening. I love plants so much that I actually studied horticulture just to spend more quality time with them… and also so that I could play in the dirt all day instead of sitting in an office. I love sharing my gardening experiences and the knowledge I’ve gained about my favourite plants. Just don’t ask me for their Latin names, because I don’t remember any of them!

  1. Finance

      Don’t wait! Get 12 months Interest Free* with no deposit on full-priced purchases $1000 and over.   Purchase what you want right now with Interest Free* finance that suits your budget and lifestyle. Once approved, you’ll receive a Skye Mastercard®, the perfect shopping partner for purchases big or small.   Why choose Skye Ability to convert card transactions of $250...
  2. 3 reasons to love colourful Coprosma

    3 reasons to love colourful Coprosma
    Looking for stunning foliage to add to your garden? Give Coprosma a go! There are many reasons to love this glossy evergreen shrub but we've narrowed it down to three really great ones. Coprosma Green & Gold 1. Coprosma provide year-round colour While seasonal stars bring interest and joy to a garden it's the well selected, year-round plants that make a design consistently great. Coprosma...
  3. Native groundcover plants

    Native groundcover plants
    Bare soil is asking for trouble in a garden. Weeds will sprout, soil will dry out in summer and erosion can occur in windy conditions. Mulch is an option but for a longer term solution why not try one of these tried and tested native groundcover plants. To view our expansive range of groundcover plants or to get some personal advice...
  4. Short & sweet native shrubs

    Short & sweet native shrubs
    Australian native plants are making their way into a broad range of garden designs today. New cultivars have introduced a broader colour palette and the always interesting foliage and flowers of natives are back in vogue, especially when paired with contrasting plant groups in rambling, cottage garden styles. There are a huge range of compact native shrubs that make for excellent...
  5. Happy medium hedging plants

    Happy medium hedging plants
    Looking for a hedge that's not too small and not too high, but just right? Here's a list of popular plants that are perfectly suited to create hedges about one metre high. Perfect plants for a one metre high hedge Buxus microphylla japonica » If you're wanting your new hedge to fill in fast Buxus microphylla japonica is a great...
  6. Happy medium natives

    Happy medium natives
    Whether you're looking for a flowering feature shrub to impress, a tough plant for an exposed spot or a dense hedging plant this list of medium growing natives will give you plenty of choice. Need more help choosing the perfect plant? Visit our horticulture experts in-store to view our full range and to get personal advice for your garden.   Popular medium-growing...
  7. Native grasses

    Native grasses
    Native grasses are a fantastic option for those tricky spots in the garden. They are tough, thrive in a wide range of conditions and need very little maintenance. Native grasses can be used as specimen plants and are very effective when mass planted along a pathway, driveway or fence or as a backdrop providing consistent colour and interesting textures year-round. Top native grasses...
  8. Five gifts that say "I dig you"

    Five gifts that say "I dig you"
    Mix it up this Valentine's Day with a gift oozing fun and personality. Potted plants make wonderful gifts and with a few special touches your Valentine won't be able to resist planting one on you!   1. Hello, petal! Phalaenopsis orchids are sure to impress with their grace and stunning flowers. We have a range of ready-made phalaenopsis orchids available instore in layered, terrarium...
  9. Hedging plants over two metres

    Hedging plants over two metres
    Savvy plant selection will give you a hedge that provides privacy from neighbours, protection from wind and added beauty to your garden. At Flower Power we have a huge range of hedging and screening plants available plus expert staff to help you select plants that will thrive in for your garden. Hedging plants over two metres Here are some of the most popular hedging...
  10. Flowering gum trees

    Flowering gum trees
    There's so much to love about flowering gums. These native trees are hardy and easy to care for with aromatic gum leaves and flowers that deserve front and centre garden position. Flowering gums are grafted eucalyptus trees. By grafting plants onto specially selected rootstock you get trees that will grow happily in a wide range of soil types and have greater resistance...

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