Fertiliser Manure
Horse manure is very fibrous, rots down quickly and is regarded as being useful for heavy clay soils because of its fibre content. It also works well on sandy soils. It can be incorporated into the soil, or used as a mulch to about 5cm (2") ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Sandy Soils and Plants in the Wrong Spot
If you have ever asked yourself the question whether it is better to water the garden with a bucket or a watering can Kim has the answers. The answer is it depends on what plants you have and how you have prepared the yard. As a bucket can ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Japanese Garden
Although many Australians dream of living near the beach, gardening by the seaside can be quite a challenge. Not only are beach sites usually very windy, but the plants also have to cope with sandy soil and salt spray. Don visited a ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Ricinocarpos
Dark green 3cm long narrow leaves closely spaced along dark stems. Covered with masses of small white sweetly scented flowers from November to January. Grow in light to medium sandy soils and give it a sunny aspect. Common name: Wedding ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Hills Soils
Perth is famous for its sandy soils and it is not until you move up the scarp and into the Darling Range area that the soil profile changes greatly. Any loamy soil areas are usually very shallow and are often over a laterite or clay sub soil. ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Need a Bin
The sandy soils of WA are some of the least fertile in the world. Many people who move to WA from other parts of Australia and start a garden are often amazed at how we get anything to grow. They have never seen soil like it. Well we can tell ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Coastal Garden Design
Keeping a garden looking its best though dry times can be tough going, but imagine a garden by the ocean. Sandy soils hold little moisture and the wind dries things out even more. Then there's the salt, which can do terrible damage to delicate ... [... more]
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