Indian Hawthorn
An outstanding water wise plant is the Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepsis indica). It is smothered in beautiful white flowers right through spring and well into summer. It is incredibly water wise and handles the driest and hottest conditions and ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Melbourne Garden by Rick Eckersley
This East Hawthorn garden is three years old. Rick Eckersley's design enhances the architecture of the Victorian residence and also provides a backdrop for the family's lifestyle. Rick describes the garden style as one that reflects Australia's ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
General control strategies
Fire blight is a disease caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora. It infects pears, apples and quince as well as ornamental plants of the Roseaceae family including cotoneaster, hawthorn and pyracantha. Blossoms are usually infected first and ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
