Trees for the Garden
Deciduous trees are nature's reverse-cycle air conditioners because in summer the leafy canopy provides cooling shade and in winter when they are bare they allow in that warming winter sun in, but that is not the only reason to grow deciduous ... [... more]
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Trees for the Garden
With the heat of summer well and truly here finding just a little shade makes being in the garden bearable. Of course, trees provide fantastic cooling shade and choosing the right tree for your garden will be a wonderful asset to your yard. Kim's ... [... more]
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Trees to Avoid
To minimise maintenance and hard work, it is very important to seek advice before you plant. Any plant (whether it be a tree, shrub, climber or ground cover) in the wrong place can ruin your garden, damage your house and even cause problems with ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Estimating Height of Trees
If you have ever tried to guess the height of a tree, you'll know that it is difficult. Well, there is a simple method to estimate the height of a tree, which doesn't require any guess work or tree climbing. The method is based on the theory of ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Best Trees For Autumn Colour
Autumn foliage plants are a great investment around the home. They provide shade in summer, put on a fabulous colour display in autumn, then lose their leaves allowing the warming, winter sun to shine through. Now is the perfect time to go for a ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Rare and Unusual Trees
Vic Ciccolella loves rare and unusual trees and shrubs. For over 20 years he has been collecting seeds, swapping plants with other collectors and keeping an eye out for 'sports' or irregular growth on plants which may give rise to new forms or ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Bare-rooted Trees - Flemings
Come winter nurseries are jam-packed with a huge range of bare-rooted trees which are generally cheaper than their potted counterparts, so it is the perfect time to choose a feature tree or get that long awaited landscape project off the ... [... more]
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Grass Trees
It is hard to imagine a plant more Australian than the Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea preissii). They have evolved over many years to be incredibly hardy, they can handle droughts and extreme temperatures from bush fires that burn the trunk black. ... [... more]
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Top Ten Gum Trees
Gum trees have had a lot of bad press: they grow too big, fall over, drop branches and have other habits gardeners will not tolerate. But these problems relate to some species, often badly planted or positioned, not to all gum trees. Some of the ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Brisbane Street Trees
Taking a walk around the streets in your neighbourhood is a great way to discover the plants that grow well in your area. Street trees can also be an important source of shade and provide food and shelter for native wildlife. As well, established ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Citrus Trees
About 20 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees. Some are grown for their edible fruit such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, mandarines, etc. The citrus family crops longer than any other fruit tree. The fragrant white star-shaped ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Mitre 10 - Planting Citrus Trees
Citrus Trees could be one of the most rewarding additions to your garden. Not only do they look good, but the fruit are good for you and can be used in meals, sauces, jams and desserts. If you are worried that citrus trees take up too much room, ... [... more]
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