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 |
Clay Soils
Many people think that the worst soil you can have in the garden is heavy clay. However, Don explained that any soil can be a good garden soil. Indeed, most natural soils in Australia are suitable for growing a garden. In most instances it is ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Seaside daisy (Erigeron karvinskianus)
A spreading perennial herb to about 50cm high. White to pink or red daisy flowers 1-2cm across are borne all year round. Not much naturalised on the south coast yet, but known to be weedy elsewhere. Highly tolerant of poor, dry soils and grows in ... [... more]
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Succulents
Several succulent plants commonly cultivated in gardens are capable of becoming naturalised in nearby bush, particularly if they are dumped there. Succulents are highly tolerant of dry conditions and shallow or infertile soils. They may invade ... [... more]
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
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 |
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 |
Soils Ain't Soils
This week Nigel visited a local soil supplier to get the low down on what is available. Sandstone is beautiful stuff, the colours are wonderful and you can use it for all sorts of things including paving, stepping stones, walling or just as a ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Gardening with clay soils
Nigel visited a housing development in Sydney's north-west called Kellyville Ridge. The area is experiencing massive housing development and growth. There are a lot of new homes being built, therefore there's plenty of landscaping to be done. The ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Compost for Soils
Are you looking for improved efficiency of your crop production? Compost can help you. A range of information sheets, calculators, contacts and resources are available on using compost in vineyards, orchards, vegetable production and ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Foxtail or feathertop grass (Pennisetum villosum)
A tufted grass, usually around 30-50cm high with very distinctive white fluffy seed heads. Grows in pasture and on road verges, tolerating a range of conditions including dry infertile soils. Mature plants are unpalatable to stock, so the plant ... [... more]
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Location and Soils
Because of the strong emphasis on quality on both the export and domestic markets, commercial production of spray and Sim (standard) carnations should be considered only as a greenhouse crop. Before being planted into the greenhouse, the crop ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Soils and Site
Strawberries can be grown in most parts of New Zealand, but the main districts of commercial production are Auckland, Waikato, Hawke's Bay, Horowhenua and Canterbury. Strawberries can be grown in most parts of New Zealand, but the main districts ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
