MJC Horticulture is a Melbourne, Australia based horticulture business that’s provided horticultural and landscape services for almost 30 years (established in 1991). MJC Horticulture delivers a complete spectrum of services ranging from garden and landscape design, consultation and construction through to management and maintenance for residential/domestic and commercial clients.
MJC Horticulture’s mission is to help clients realise and live their ideal garden.
MJC Horticulture is a proud member of Australian Institute of Horticulture, Green Roofs Australasia and Therapeutic Horticulture Australia.
Michel Casey
Founder & Director
Michael Casey is the Founder and Director of MJC Horticulture who brings over 25 years industry experience.
He holds a Diploma of Applied Science Horticulture (University of Melbourne), Specialist Certificate Green Walls and Roofs (University of Melbourne) and a Certificate of Horticulture (Holmesglen).
Michael is an award winning registered horticulturist with a passion for urban sustainable horticulture and therapeutic horticulture where the use of biophilic principles is the backbone to his gardens and landscapes.
Michael’s expertise is sought by others in the industry as demonstrated by his external and ongoing consulting positions, impressive training portfolio and extensive authorship in industry publications. He is a specialist in the field of green infrastructure where his works extends into guideline and policy review, workshop development and consulting in designing of greening cities. His professional standing through peak industry bodies is also a testament to his influence in the industry and the future of Australian and International horticulture.
Michael is surrounded by a team of dedicated, knowledgeable and highly skilled gardening and landscape professionals that share his passion and vast knowledge and experience of design, plant health, construction and maintenance.
Kieran joined the horticulture/gardening team in early 2018 and has had a keen interest and passion for horticulture since 2014. Kieran is focused on developing skills in tissue culture, propagation and transplanting through his exposure and previous role in the nursery industry.
Kieran is currently undertaking studies at Box Hill Institute to complete a Certificate 4 in Parks and Gardens to further develop skills that are aligned to his passion. Kieran’s drive and passion are recognised by clients and peers and he is expected to assume the position of team leader in time.
Kieran’s interests outside of horticulture extends to the outdoors where he is a keen fisherman and enjoys a day out at the football with friends.
Landscape
The landscape division of MJC Horticulture is an in-house team comprising of qualified and highly experienced trades people from a diverse range of backgrounds across residential/domestic and commercial sectors. The team is led by a specialist in the field who brings over 20 years’ experience.
MJC Horticulture is a proud member of Australian Institute of Horticulture, Green Roofs Australasia and Therapeutic Horticulture Australia.
2018 Australian Institute of Horticulture Inc. Award of Excellence
Vertical gardens for the physical and mental health of school students project
The benefits of Green Walls which are being installed inside buildings, homes and even classrooms in urban environments have been well documented in recent years.
There is significant proof that Green Walls can also have a positive impact on children’s mental health, especially those within secondary schools. These include:
- Assisting children with ADHD to focus better in school
- Boosting teacher and student morale to support healthy student/teacher relationships
- Improvement of cognitive functioning
MJC Horticulture has partnered with Catholic Regional College over the past 5 years incorporating green spaces in and around the campus. The recent design and development of a new Study Hall features a green wall which is the building that year 11 and 12 students sit their exams in.
This was a deliberate design feature to ensure the students’ physical testing environment was optimised for the best outcomes. The wall is 50m2 in size, incorporates 1200 plants covering 12 different species.
2015 Australian Institute of Horticulture Inc.
Community Award of Excellence Enhancing School & Community through Horticulture
MJC Horticulture have been implementing green spaces into the school grounds and classrooms of Catholic Regional College since 2014 and have improved not only the school grounds but the well-being of students and staff.
The use of horticulture in and around the school has led to improved working conditions for both staff and students and will now be the benchmark for future works in and around the school campus.
MJC Horticulture are also working alongside the school in introducing Horticulture into the curriculum as a specialised field for early training opportunities for senior students.
Our portfolio
MJC Horticulture provides a full suite of services ranging from design consultation and conceptualisation through to ongoing maintenance and external expert consultation for all types of landscapes.
