Do you know what’s great about being a gardener – apart from working outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine?  It’s being able to plant something and see it grow. Here’s Jack - another of Solid Ground’s gun horticulturalists, planting a Camilla Sasanqua, aka the...

Our sports turf teams are on the front foot - taking advantage of the upcoming school holidays, and utilising the ‘break in play’ to carry out vital wicket renovations. Curator Daniel – professional Greenkeeper during the week - and thunderously damaging Fast Bowler...

School holidays are the ideal time to have those larger landscaping projects carried out. Whether you need a complete sports field renovation, a landscape upgrade, major tree works, or just a long overdue irrigation system service – now’s the best and safest time - to...

Looking for inspiration??  If you’re on a tight budget and have a ‘nothing’ area on your campus, then consider a practical landscape makeover – like this one. For a small investment, our team cleared-up, measured-up, and transformed this area into a very...

A BIG shout out to our newest tradesman - Bennett Jackson. This week Bennett completed his Parks and Gardens Certificate. Throughout his apprenticeship, he's received valuable guidance from his workmates - in particular Karla Hamilton. As well as being an outstanding...

At Solid Ground we’re always looking to promote from within the business, and that’s the case with Callum Poole (blue shirt). Callum was our very first apprentice and the first qualified tradesman to come through the business. As a result of his hard work, commitment...

It was a great day on the job for two of our up-and-coming horticulturalists - Jack and Luke, when industry legend and master curator Graeme Logan dropped by to give the boys some tips.Graeme is Head Curator at Accor and Commbank Stadiums – and knows a thing or two...

Horticulture is a high-growth industry with an increasing demand for qualified personnel. This week Solid Ground’s Grant and Brandon had the opportunity to present at Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham’s Skills Week Event and introduce the boys to the various...

There’s plenty of forward-thinking turf preparation happening now, with the winter sports season coming to an end. Our sports turf teams are in full swing, carrying out turf renovations and readying the fields for the upcoming cricket season. Turning out a first-class...

There’s nothing like an early start to the day, immersing oneself in the serenity (before the students arrive…) while caring for the grounds and gardens of a school steeped in tradition. As you can see, the landscape at this private school is already stunning and over...