White Wall Makeover
Don looked at a classic example of a problem faced by many gardeners: a stark, white wall. The owners had tried to soften the brickwork by planting a select variety of birch tree. Betula nigra (select form) 'Tropical Birch' grows quickly to ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Pride of China
Really good gardeners have one thing in common. They all love having that one plant that you can't have. The Pride of China (Koelreuteria bipinnata) is a classic example of it and certainly a tree to be proud of. This deciduous tree from China ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Fixing a Leaking Pond
Although water features are wonderful things to have in a garden, they are very high maintenance. In fact, most ornamental ponds in most gardens leak. Don looked at a classic example. The water level had dropped and the water plants were dying ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Dwarf Lilly Pilly 'Hedgemaster'
In a courtyard or small garden, Don recommends using paving instead of putting in a lawn, and choosing reliable, low maintenance, plants. The garden shown in our segment is a classic example of this type of landscaping. The entertaining area was ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Richgro Pro Mulch
Ellen brook is a classic example of our rapidly expanding suburban sprawl. By 2012 they estimate there will be a community of 30,000 people here. Ellenbrook is unique in that it gets very cold during winter and can be scorching hot in Summer. The ... [... more]
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