Astoz Plants

23/05/2025

Looking for assistance it ID this Eucalypt in Somerset region SE Qld please

08/03/2025

Bushfire garden design
Reducing the impact from Bush Fires with a little planning, right choose of plants such as density, oil, water content and dead wood (Fuel). Reducing flammable fuel in your regular garden maintenance and household maintenance (gutters etc) will assist in the bushfire preparation.
I have attached part of my list of fire-resistant, fire-retardant plants to assist with the planning and design of gardens. fire resistant (survival after the fire), fire retardant (slower to ignite, reduce the fire passage. Msg for full list
Note I found through experiments the succulents tend to melt rather than burn thus not producing additional flames.
Also found a great document coving most areas of all gardens around Aust. written by the CFA Victoria Landscaping for bushfires PDF.

05/02/2025

The morning and afternoon Black Cockatoo fly around

25/01/2025

Love this tree

30/12/2024

I thought I’d share this interesting 1hr story about some of our forests eco systems and having the balance of plants, bacteria, fungi, insects, animals and how they work together. Just by creating some mini forests as a start can assist building the habitats. This can be as simple as in your backyard or on acreage.
This does not mean just planting Eucalyptus but all different native species for layering, host plants and diverse habitats providing protecting from the elements or predators.
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/forest/video/ZW4137A001S00
Tom Crowther's climate change fight

The story of a brilliant ecologist with a plan to save the world by restoring the planet's forests. His original work was hijacked by corporations and politicians with disastrous effect. Now he's using science to fight back.

24/10/2024

Paul Aston – Horticulturalist, Plant Broker and Grower
After 6 years of owning our property at Mount Hallen we finally have moved into our new home with this the urgency was then to build my plants a shade tunnel to protect and care for them before being taken to their new home.
Now established and providing plant types such as Natives, fruit trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines, grasses/sedges and succulents.
My focus is to share knowledge of different plants with how to best care for them and choosing the right plant with the environment and surrounds. I enjoy listening to the customer’s needs so the best choose can be attained and the desired outcome accomplished then hearing back how they now love the outcome from small garden projects to the largest. Creating a balanced eco-system with plants, insects, wildlife and improved soil microbes that just keep feeding and providing a self-sustainable system once established. Assisting with small and large garden projects or one off plant purchases, it’s all about the knowledge and what’s best for the plants as we endeavor to achieve our design and desired feeling once surrounded by nature.
I especially enjoy working with Natives, Bush Tucker, Fire Resistant plants and Edibles but not limited to these as always eager to learn more.
Providing a competitive price to ensure customer satisfaction, referrals and a returning customers or positive feedback encourage ongoing progression.
Bulk supplier small to large Revegetation Projects, Native Corridors and wetlands (grass and sedges) protecting our environment and wildlife.
Also a supporter of permaculture values.
This land and country is where we all live as we want it to provide, protect and look after us we must do our part and care and protect our land and country too.
Enquiries or book an appointment PH: 0400791956