HortFACT - Do shelter belts influence kiwifruit pollination?
Shelterbelts are used in New Zealand kiwifruit orchards to help reduce wind damage. However shelterbelts can also reduce fruit yield (fruit numbers and fruit size) on the vines closest to the shelter. Shelterbelts are used in New Zealand ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Clothes moths
There have been a number of large moths in the Sydney region over spring which are Bogong moths (Agrostis infusa) that are migrating south to the Snowy Mountains for the summer. Bogong moths will come inside the house during the day to shelter ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Pests - Orange palmdart butterfly
These orange and brown butterflies lay their eggs on a number of palm species. The translucent caterpillars have a prominent brown head and grow to about 70mm long. They shelter by day by enclosing themselves in a section of frond held together ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Growing ferns
There are over 10,000 species of known ferns, most are from the tropics but there are many native to quite cold areas. Ferns like bright light but not direct sun. They need humidity and shelter from strong winds, although some species grow in ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Pests - Psyllids and lerps
Psyllids are tiny sap-sucking winged insects that feed on many native trees and shrubs, especially eucalypts. Some build scale-like shelters or lerps to protect them while they feed. Others cause the plant to make gall-like structures for them. ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Brown Antechinus
Forest habitats, shelter in spherical nests in hollow log or crevice, sometimes found in furniture in bush areas or farms. Not found often in urban areas. Brown Antechinus's have four pairs of small sharp incisors. Four pairs of small sharp incisors. [... more]
Australian Museum |
Rattus fuscipes
Bush rats have a pair of distinctive chisel shaped incisors with hard yellow enamel on front surfaces. Grey to grey-brown or reddish above, grey or cream below; dense soft fur. Dense forest understorey, shelter in short burrows under logs or ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Rattus norvegicus
Brown rats have a pair of distinctive chisel shaped incisors with hard yellow enamel on front surfaces. Shelter under bushes, in sewers and other urban sites, or construct deep burrow systems, make nests of shredded materials. Closely associated ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
What to Do - Tree Trimming
Large trees like the River Red Gums are one of our gentle garden giants their wide spreading branches provide welcomed shade and shelter. However, there are times when a branch becomes diseased or damaged, and sadly needs removing and that is a ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
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 |
Attracting Birds
Australia has some of the world's most beautiful birds, and it's easy to encourage them to stop over at your place for a visit. Simply provide food, shelter and fresh water and the birds will do the rest for you! Grow Australian native plants ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Darryl Carter
DARRYL CARTER lives in Washington, D.C. His work has appeared in dozens of major shelter, lifestyle, and news publications, including Town and Country, Elle Decor, Metropolitan Home, and O at Home. He frequently appears on a host of design ... [... more]
Random House |
