Grasses

Turf and Ornamental Grasses

With the winter rains coming now, it is the perfect time to start planting a new lawn. Trevor and Neville have some
From Garden Gurus

Aviary Grasses

Many common weeds and seeding grasses form part of the diet of wild birds, and it's not surprising that aviary birds
From Burke's Backyard

Blue Grass

Although grasses are fashionable in gardening circles at the moment, many of them really don't perform very well. A
From Burke's Backyard

Your Questions Answered - Indigenous Plants

There is an indigenous plant to suit every situation from pretty lilies and wildflowers to shrubs, climbers, grasses
From Garden Gurus

Strap Leaf Garden Superstars

When choosing drought tough specimens for a new garden or perhaps a garden that is having a makeover, the value of
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Best Turf

University research has identified a fault line in drought tolerance. On one side grasses that are summer dominant are
From Garden Gurus

Waterwise Lawn

When water is scarce, we often feel guilty about our lawns, but not all grasses are created equal. With the right
From Garden Gurus

Grass Plants

Nigel is a bit of a grass man, he loves them and this week he shows off some of his favourites. Grasses come in all
From Garden Gurus

Best Turf

University research has identified a fault line in drought tolerance. On one side grasses that are summer dominant are
From Garden Gurus

Drought Hardy Garden

This garden at a terrace house in Paddington, Sydney, was planted only three months ago. Designer Ted Whitley chose a
From Burke's Backyard

Family Delphacidae

The Family Delphacidae is the most economically important family of the Fulgoroidea. Many, if not all, species feed on
From NSW Agriculture

Some Drought Tolerant Native Plants

Drought Tolerant Native Plants at the ANBG. List prepared by John Treloar, 2004 Local grasses Acacia covenyi Melaleuca
From Australian National Botanic Gardens

Soft Buffalo

One of the best lawn grasses for shady areas has always been buffalo grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum). It forms a coarse,
From Burke's Backyard

Bindi, Jungle Girl: wombats

In April, Bindi is on a mission to save a much-loved Australian marsupial - the northern hairy-nosed wombat. That's a
From Australian Womens Weekly

Shademaster or Soft Buffalo Grass

A lush green lawn adds beauty and value to any home. Unfortunately, a more familiar sight to most gardeners is a thin
From Burke's Backyard