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Kangaroo Paws
Kangaroo paws are great for adding colour to the garden and work really well in pots as well as planted in garden beds.  The key to success is loads of sun and excellent drainage. The more sun you give them,...
Welcome to July
It’s cold outside, and you probably have the heater on and a few layers of clothing, but have you thought about what it’s like to be an indoor plant?   What they really want is a consistently warm, bright position with...
Meet the Zanzibar Gem
Have you met the ZZ plant? Zamioculcaszamifolia is too much of a mouthful for most of us to manage, so no wonder it is called simply ZZ, or by its cultivar name, which is Zanzibar Gem.  The tricky name is...
Kentia Palms
Kentia palms have dark green, elegant foliage and graceful, arching fronds perfect for interiors.  Best of all, they live happily in pots for many, many years, and cope with low light positions. To keep them thriving, follow these tips: Keep...
Grevilleas
Grevilleas make a huge part of the Australian flora,spread right across the continent. Theyare fast growing and like well-drained soil, and live happily in pots.  Our range includes ‘Pink Surprise’, ‘Moonlight’ the rosy pink flowers of ‘Coastal Prestige’ all last...
Rubber Plant Burgundy
Want a trouble free tree for indoors?  It’s hard to go past the wine-red leafed Ficus elastica ‘Burgundy’.  Its thick glossy, leathery leaves have a lustrous look that works with any styling.  They enjoy having their leaves polished with a...
The Best Indoor Plant For You, According To Your Star Sign
We already know that indoor plants are good for us. Besides brightening up our rooms, studies have found that women whose homes are filled with fauna tend to have increased levels of happiness and a longer life expectancy than their foliage-free friends. Similarly, another study found...
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Winter Plant Care
In winter plants generally need the following care….Winter can be a great time to garden as the weather is cool overnight, but frequently the days are perfect for outdoor exercise. It’s a great time of the year for a general...
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Biodiversity on the Balcony
This World Environment Day, the United Nations is urging us to learn how all living things on Earth are connected in the web of life and how we can act #ForNature. Biodiversity on your balcony is one way urban areas...
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Plants for Wellness
Breathe Easy  It can be tricky getting some fresh air at the moment.  So if you’re stuck indoors, what can be done?  Plants of course are great air filters.  Backed up by lots of research, including a NASA report that...
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Highlight Plants for your Green Indoor Oasis
The most photographed indoor plants would have to be the fruit salad plant, or Monstera deliciosa. They have become synonymous with Insta and the indoor jungle vibe.  Following closely are giant bird of paradise, or Strelitzia nicolai, which is tall enough to...
#ForNature · attract bee hives · attract birds · attract butterflies · Biodiversity · ecosystem · World Environment Day ·
Biodiversity on the Balcony
This World Environment Day, the United Nations is urging us to learn how all living things on Earth are connected in the web of life and how we can act #ForNature. Biodiversity on your balcony is one way urban areas...
Breathe Easier Indoors
It can be tricky getting some fresh air at the moment.  So if you’re stuck indoors, what can be done?  Plants of course are great air filters.  Backed up by lots of research, including a NASA report that states how...
Immunity Building Plants
Can your garden help build your immunity?  Sunshine is certainly good for your vitamin D, which contributes, but what about the foods we eat that we can grow in our own backyards?  There is an ancient proverb that states “how...
About Gro
Gro Urban Oasis is the seed of a fresh lifestyle concept, where simply living better comes to life through a range of inspirational plants, pots and contemporary styling. Be inspired to create your urban oasis and start living better. As a...
The Story
Gro Urban Oasis is affectionately referred to as ‘a little branch of Eden’.  Eden Gardens is a lush oasis of a plant palace located in Sydney and Brisbane. They’ve been making gardens for years but have decided to branch out....
Foreword
Search the word ‘Plants’ and it quickly becomes apparent that these beauties are the new rockstars! People have embraced the plant party and are interpreting this in their homes with their own unique spin. From urban jungles to hanging walls...