the Provincial nurseries

Wandella NSW

Our Wandella nursery is nestled in the coastal hinterland of the picturesque Wandella Valley one hour’s drive north of Bega in the south - east corner of NSW.  The nursery adjoins the Wandella Creek and is situated amongst a previously logged forest, surrounded by National Park on one boundary and State Forest on another.

It is a steep undulating site that necessitates that the nursery is contoured sympathetically into the hillside thereby maximising wind protection and in conjunction with shelter belt plantings of wattles, utilises natural shade.  The series of terraces are exposed to below zero frosts, biting summer heat and harsh winds so plants are hardened off long before planting.

Provincial has commenced implementing and installing infrastructure to enable recycling of water and harvesting of rainwater and is committed to continuing to invest in this work.

The Wandella nursery and office run entirely on solar power. Hot water is also solar with a gas booster.

We do not use toxic chemicals in our nurseries and have waste minimisation and recycling practices in place.

Forest rehabilitation, firewood production, mulch production, worm farming, composting of nursery wastes, organic fruit tree orchard establishment and the development of vegetable gardens, plant breeding trials and an aquaponics system are all elements that are currently undertaken and make up the Wandella enterprise.

Pialligo ACT

Provincial’s Canberra nursery is conveniently located on the main road from the airport to the city of Canberra, adjacent to the nursery district of Pialligo.

It is an open site backing onto a creek which is particularly cold in winter (regular minus 3 to minus 8) and is particularly hot and windy in summer – thereby demonstrating the suitability of Provincial’s plants to accommodate climate extremities.

Our selection of reconstituted sandstone pavers, boutique pots, garden décor and sculpture, predominantly native plants and display gardens are available for public perusal at Pialligo.  Meander through the outdoor display rooms constructed by our talented landscape construction contractors to find inspiration for your garden spaces. 

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plants for your garden

water wise, sun and frost hardened natives

The trend today is to use water wise, fire and frost tolerant natives, appropriately selected for your site.  With global warming an acknowledged fact, these plants are the way of the future. 

Our nurseries in South East NSW, west of Cobargo, and Pialligo in the ‘nursery district’ of Canberra, provide a variety of sun and frost hardened natives from seedlings to advanced stock.  Delivery Australia wide is available.

Our range of specialist grasses, aquatics and strappy leaf plants are suited to horticultural production, contemporary water wise landscaping and revegetation or rehabilitation projects.  

Contact us to place a forward order or for further information.

  View our plant catalogue.

our vast range of sun and frost hardened species will meet all your landscape needs

The Provincial nurseries have over 4 acres of toxic chemical free outdoor nursery space with more than 500 000 plants on the ground (and expansion in progress!).  A bonus is that we operate primarily on renewable energy sources and we recycle and reuse all manner of materials.  We don't depend on mains power and water and practice water harvesting.

We have a comprehensive range of 250 species of native and ornamental grasses, sedges, rushes, lilies, flowers, trees, shrubs, bio-filters for reed beds and wetland plants with a focus on drought tolerance and Flora for Fauna. 

Our plants are grown from provenance-collected seed using best practice collection and propagation techniques. Provincial also has the largest range of the highest quality Grass Trees available in Canberra. 

Contact us to place a forward order or for further information.

  View our plant catalogue.

plants for landscaping, revegetation and nursery production

we can fill large or small quantity orders to meet your needs

Provincial specialises in indigenous seed collection and growing superior quality plants for rural, domestic, commercial, industrial and urban applications.

We provide seedlings for horticultural production and species for revegetation, rehabilitation and landscaping.

We can grow large quantity orders and have chemical free nursery acres to accommodate forward orders and contract growing.  This means you get the plants you need when you need them.

Contact us to place a forward order or for further information.

  View our plant catalogue.

plants for property enhancement, rehabilitation or revegetation

Plants for wildlife habitat (Flora for Fauna), windbreak creation, property enhancement, erosion and stormwater control are available.  We specialise in species suitable for rehabilitation of disturbed sites, construction sites, wetlands creation, biofilters and waterways rehabilitation.

Provincial’s range of specialist ornamental grasses, aquatics and strappy leaf plants are suited to revegetation, contemporary water wise landscaping, creating water features and creating potted gardens in your backyard, courtyard or balcony.

grass trees as garden features

If you’re looking for a spectacular Grass Tree (Xanthorrhea) then you’ll find the best range in Canberra at Provincial.  Potting a grass tree in a glazed or textured natural pot creates a strong architectural statement and is an amazing feature plant.

Contact us for further information.

our production discipline means better plants for you

Clear procedures and attention to detail mean that we consistently grow robust plants.  Our quality control procedures ensure plants leave our nurseries in top condition.  We don’t cut corners or leave anything to chance.

As we move towards becoming carbon positive and grow our plants using sustainable practices and renewable resources, you can be sure that your purchase is not contributing to global warming.

new plant varieties coming soon

Provincial are pleased to announce a stunning new collection of plants currently under trial to receive Plant Breeder’s Rights (PBR) status.

Our new range bred specifically for drought tolerance and hardiness will be available in 2010 and represent some fantastic new opportunities in the landscape industry.

Watch this space!

Contact us to express your interest in becoming a licensed stockiest of this exciting new range.

mini fruit trees in decorative pots

These trees are a perfect solution for modern day living. Fresh, chemical free fruit can be at your doorstep with minimal effort or maintenance – and these mini potted trees will also make an attractive design addition to your garden, balcony or courtyard.

Select from a range of pre-potted trees or choose your own fruit type from the list below and pot from our catalogue and we’ll prepare it for you

• Apple
• Lemon
• Mandarin
• Peach

Contact us to register your interest in selecting your own varieties and pot.

we can source plants for you

We provide a vast array of customers with our plants.  Occasionally we’re asked for plants that we don’t grow.  To ensure all your plant needs are met, Provincial is able to source stock at wholesale prices from our industry partners.  As we work frequently with these partners we know the product that we source will be high quality and economically priced.

Contact us to discuss any of your plant supply needs.

we can help you find inspiration for your outdoor spaces

browse our display ‘garden rooms’

Meander through garden décor and paving displays in Pialligo, Canberra and experience the possibilities for your outdoor space.

Soak up the relaxed atmosphere and stroll through our inspirational displays of reconstituted sandstone paving products, decorative pots, sculpture, water features and tables. 

Take the time to familiarise yourself with the stunning range of native plants grown to maturity in our gardens and Canberra’s best range of Grass Trees.

Our displays have been created by some very talented landscape construction companies and are indicative of the quality of workmanship you can expect.

Captive Landscapes, Aurora Pools and Landscaping and Turf Management Australia have embraced the opportunity to exhibit their paving work in adaptable displays that are open for public viewing. 

Let the specialists help you create a beautiful, easy care, water wise garden or outdoor space using environmentally sensitive, quality products and services.

The multi-disciplinary Provincial team of industry professionals includes ecologists, landscape designers, horticulturalists and landscaping team who will take the time to listen to your needs and provide you with expert advice and the best landscape solution for you  -  be it one pot for your balcony or a total garden remodel.

Contact us to discuss your landscape dreams or arrange for a site visit and quotation.