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!
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What's wrong with your indoor plant?
You've given it love, light and water, but your once-gorgeous indoor plant is now looking like a sulky, sad question mark in the corner. What to do? We take a look at some of the common signs of a suffering indoor plant, and how you can nurse it back to health. Factors that impact the health of your indoor plant While there'll... -
Lavender
A little bit about lavender A member of the mint (Lamiaceae) family, lavender is a hardy plant best known for its beautiful fragrance. It’s a low-growing but mostly upright shrub featuring silvery leaves rich with aromatic oils. It's a great, low-maintenance garden choice as it’ll flush into fragrant, colourful bloom with very little attention. Plant this beauty in your garden... -
How to Create an Eggshell Garden
If your kids are wanting to give a unique, hand-made gift this Easter try these gorgeous eggshell gardens! This is also a fun activity for the kids to do over the long weekend to keep them entertained. Materials you'll need Empty eggshells in a carton A potting mix, such as Supersoil All Purpose Potting Mix. Note: if you're including succulents, choose... -
Gardening Fun for Kids
Gardening gives children a sense of responsibility and accomplishment, and makes learning about the environment and the connection between plants and people fun. By encouraging kids’ curiosity at a young age, you can help them to develop a love of the outdoors, the environment, fresh food and gardening. It's also a great way to spend time together as a family. Start piquing a... -
Care advice for calatheas
Calatheas are popular house plants thanks to their impressive foliage. There are many species and cultivars to choose from, with the shape, size and pattern of the leaf varying for each. This fun and flamboyant foliage gives Calatheas a range of common names including Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant and Rattlesnake Plant. Botanical name Calathea Common names Peacock Plant, Zebra... -
Frangipani facts and favourites
A little bit about Frangipani The frangipani is an iconic tropical tree bearing clusters of colourful and scented flowers during the warmer months of November through to April. Flowers appear in clusters at the end of branches and have a very distinctive fragrance. The petals are waxy and the centre of the flower is a different colour - just like the... -
Grow Your Own Pineapple
It’s easy and fun to grow a pineapple - so next time you enjoy a delicious, sweet tasting one, keep the leafy top to grow your own. They also make attractive indoor plants for a sunny windowsill – hello, tropical style! Things you will need: The top of a delicious pineapple (as unmarked and fresh as possible) A sharp knife... -
Competitive Pricing Policy
Terms and Conditions Flower Power offer our customers a wide range of genuine quality products at very competitive prices. Our competitive pricing policy applies to personal shopping for products ranged at our Flower Power garden centres. “We will not be beaten on price” Flower Power guarantee’s to match or beat the advertised retail price on any identical stocked item (that... -
How to Keep Cut Flowers Lasting Longer
If anyone knows how best to care for cut flowers, it's Joe from Taren Point's The Flower Guys. After recently winning the Outstanding Florist Award in the 2015 Sutherland Shire Local Business Awards, we caught up with Joe to pick up some tips on extending the life of cut flowers. Joe's top 5 tips on extending the life of your... -
Air plant care: How to grow air plants
It's hard to get more a more low maintenance plant than air plants. Perfect for gardeners with minimal space or those who love to have some greenery but can't commit to frequent watering. Botanical name: Tillandsia Growing tips These fascinating plants don't grow in soil and can be placed around our home or garden as long as they receive fresh...
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