Chatswood Makeover Part Ii
Old pavers were recycled and cut to size. Their role was to break up the expanse of concrete out the back. Thick layers of mulch were put in place to stop new plants drying out and not even the old concrete was ... [... more]
Location Location |
Eucalyptus
Eucalypts shed leaves, twigs and occasionally branches and even bark all year round, providing excellent mulch material. This, however, needs to be considered when choosing a variety and a location for your new tree, ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Christmas Cactus
Cuttings can be taken from the plant after flowering. If growing in a garden bed, build up your soil with a soil conditioner and mulch well after planting, thus making your watering work more effective and efficient. ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Perennials:Means Work!
I'd call most bulbs corms and tubers.. perennials, so we can't overlook a few choice specimens here either. Alstroemeria cultivars thrive if a raised mound of humus rich mulch is provided for at least 30cm. Divide ... [... more]
Green Fingers AU |
Tree Ferns
Pruning tip: restrict pruning to cutting off the old dead fronds beneath the crown. In exposed situations the dead fronds may protect the trunk from sunburn and aid humidity. Do not discard the fronds but crunch them up for mulch. Watering tip: ... [... more]
Gardening Talk |
Drought-Tolerant Plants
Mulch ?mulch?.mulch?..I also put a big rock at the base of any new shrub or tree planting as this seems to serve a number of purposes?it stops evaparation of any moisture.It also brings worms up to do their "Doo" and this "works" the ... [... more]
Gardening Talk |