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Is it more beneficial to hire or buy indoor office plants? We are often asked by clients whether it is better for them to hire indoor office plants or for the client to purchase their own plants and take care of the plant maintenance themselves. Regardless of whether you hire or purchase office plants, thriving...Read More

After a very busy start to 2020, we’ve encountered some pretty hot emerging trends for indoor plant hire. We were asked recently what the trending or popular indoor plants for 2020 are. While some have made a huge comeback, there is a lot to be excited about in what will yet unfold as the newest...Read More

Biophilic design creates a happy, healthy workplace. The importance of Biophilic Design in the workplace has become an important aspect in both the design and as-built environment. This is an ever-evolving concept. The built environment can play havoc with our health and wellbeing. An environment devoid of nature, can create detrimental health effects, which is...Read More

With a company ethos committed to reducing our carbon footprint, it is a goal to be carbon positive by mid-2021. This could be achieved by using electric vehicles, solar electricity, and recycled water and materials. We have a carbon offset at Gunnedah, where we will be planting 1,000 trees per year, in conjunction with the...Read More

What a big week it’s been across the board here at Tropical Plant Rentals. Business carried on as usual with our indoor plant hire installations and maintenance of indoor plants and green walls. It’s that festive time of the year again, so our Special Events Team have been super busy installing lots of short term...Read More

What is a Green Wall? A Green Wall is also known as a plant wall, vertical garden, bio-wall or a living wall. It can be free standing or attached to an internal or external wall. Green Walls support and incorporate vegetation in individual containers to combine a complete cover effect of an entire area. Green...Read More

We all thought Green Walls would be a fad 15 years ago. The concept of plants growing vertically inside on a wall. Then there was the question of watering them and the maintenance they would require. We all thought their fate would be imminent. Instead, they have turned out to be the biggest indoor plant...Read More

What is a Green Star rating? The Green Star Rating System is an internationally trusted and recognised sustainability rating system introduced by the Green Building Council of Australia in 2003. This rating system is used for the design, construction and ongoing operation of sustainable buildings and fitouts. It is a voluntary rating system that is...Read More

We would like to introduce you to Tony, a member of our Newcastle Tropical Plant Rentals team. Tony has been part of the Tropical Plant Rentals team for 32 years. What areas do you hire plants to? I supply and maintain indoor office plants to businesses in and around Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and the lower...Read More

With the arrival of Spring, we’re feeling motivated to give our garden’s an overhaul for the new season. Don’t forget your indoor plants too! They need some love and attention in Spring to keep them looking their best. Spring is the perfect time to repot your indoor plants As the plant grows, it depletes the...Read More

As natures wakes from its winter slumber, the arrival of Spring brings an inner awakening in us all. With feelings of rejuvenation and fresh energy, we are at our most productive in the Spring Season. No wonder we feel the need to “Spring Clean” at home. Spring is also a popular time to spruce up...Read More

Introducing Andrew, a member of our Tropical Plant Rentals team. Andrew is a local in the Newcastle area and has been part of the Tropical Plant Rentals Newcastle team for 14 years. We’ve asked Andrew some questions about his indoor plant hire work. What areas do you hire plants to? I hire office plants to...Read More