Playgrounds have evolved into much more than just places to run and play. Themed playgrounds, like the custom boat structure recently completed at Manly State School by Oasis Landscaping, offer unique benefits for children’s development. The Appeal of Themed Playgrounds: Themed playgrounds transport children to......
21 September, 2023
This project at Mater Dei Catholic School Ashgrove QLD featured many aspects that encourage learning and creativity with school-aged children: Nature play – log steppers, playground, balance beams, totem poles & more Outdoor learning Sensory play Dry creek bed Sandstone seating & steps Timber stage......
14 June, 2023
The team at Oasis Landscaping recently completed a stunning outdoor learning area at Aspley State School in Brisbane Queensland. This project transformed an unappealing grassed into a learning & playing space with endless education opportunities. This project featured many aspects that encourage learning and creativity......
13 April, 2023
Why I enjoy learning outdoors: A student’s perspective. I love learning outdoors; it is good for me as it gets me out of the loud and noisy classroom this is good as it clears out my mind for the task ahead. How does working outdoors......
17 February, 2023
Oasis Landscaping is a pre-qualified supplier for the Department of Education (Queensland) – Playgrounds & Shade Structures for Educational Facilities....
10 January, 2023
Sandstone amphitheatre seating areas are a natural alternative to traditional metal amphitheatres. They range from small 2-tiered options as part of an outdoor learning area, or large multi-tiered options that surround sports ovals. Their versatility means they can be used in many ways including:......
06 December, 2022
Yarning circles are proving to be one of the most popular elements to be incorporated into outdoor learning areas. They empower student education by allowing every child to get a chance to speak in class discussions. Be inspired by yarning circles that Oasis Landscaping......
04 November, 2022
Memorial gardens serve an important purpose in schools, as they allow students to commemorate and honour men and women who have served. These gardens are ideal for use for parades on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. Any size area can be transformed into a garden that......
14 September, 2022
Oasis Landscaping was proud to be involved in the construction of the award-winning nature playground at Kawana Waters State College. This stunning playground received a Queensland award in the Australian Institute of Landscape Architect’s Play Spaces category. See more photos of the completed project here See the......
05 August, 2022
The team at Oasis Landscaping recently completed a stunning outdoor learning area at Whites Hill State College in Brisbane Queensland. This project transformed an unappealing grassed into a learning & playing space with endless education opportunities. This project featured many aspects that encourage learning and creativity with school-aged children: Nature play......
08 July, 2022
Ready to make the leap into an outdoor learning space, but not sure where to start? Here is a selection of ideas to turn the dream for your school into a reality! Oasis Landscaping can help you with outdoor learning solutions. The options include, but......
08 May, 2022
Oasis Landscaping is a pre-qualified supplier for the Department of Education (Queensland) – Playgrounds for Educational Facilities....
09 February, 2022
COMPLETE NATURE PLAYGROUND SOLUTIONS From concept to completion, Oasis Landscaping can help you with innovative nature playgrounds. Custom nature playgrounds structures involving different elements are a unique way to encourage physical play in the natural environment. Talk to us about a 3D design for your......
11 November, 2021
Why Outdoor Learning? Carefully designed outdoor learning areas have the potential to positively impact the learning environment for both teachers and students. Outdoor learning areas are proven to: Inspire creativity & problem-solving through physical play. Improve a child’s social skills and mental health & wellbeing.......
05 June, 2021
The team at Oasis Landscaping recently completed the highly anticipated outdoor learning area at Leichhardt State School in Ipswich Queensland. This project transformed an unappealing bitumen courtyard into a learning space with endless education opportunities. This project featured many aspects that encourage learning and creativity with......
10 March, 2021
Nature play integrates exciting play with learning opportunities, using sustainably sourced natural timber logs. Many Queensland schools utilise nature play in their outdoor learning spaces. Outdoor play, specifically nature play, can have many benefits for school-aged children. It stimulates problem-solving, creativity and social and emotional......
11 June, 2020
Why is commercial landscaping beneficial in the competitive Queensland market? As the old adage goes – there is never a second chance to make a first impression. This has never been more relevant when applying it to landscaping in your commercial business. A well-designed landscaped......
19 September, 2019
2018 is a milestone year for Oasis Landscaping, marking half a century in operation! This makes us one of the oldest landscaping companies in Queensland if not Australia. From day one Alan Archer, the founder and current director of Oasis Landscaping has instilled a culture......
23 October, 2018
Choosing the right plants Plants are generally the main aspect of landscaping so choosing the right ones is important. There are several aspects to consider when choosing plants for your garden. Size, climate tolerance, water tolerance, looks, growing style and others. The best plants......
23 October, 2018
Outdoor Classroom Day was recently held on the 7th of September 2017. It is a global initiative to encourage teachers and carers in schools and kindergartens to take their education outdoors. The intent of the program is to get children away from the four walls......
24 November, 2017
The way we are educating our children is important but we tend to overlook the importance of the environments surrounding our teaching spaces. Technological advancements have created flexibility in the ways students can be taught but have we considered how different landscape techniques can utilise......
28 September, 2017