Banksia 'Coastal Cushion'
Plants growing on the coast or in windblown sites may adapt to the harsh conditions by becoming low growing. A low growing plant which is increasing its share of the market is Banksia spinulosa 'Coastal Cushion'. This Australian native is a ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Crescent Head
Crescent Head is a small surfing and fishing village on the New South Wales mid-north coast. It has a laid-back lifestyle with no high-rise buildings, five star hotels, theme parks or even shopping malls. It's an unspoilt coastal hideaway. People ... [... more]
Getaway |
Westringia
Very hardy and adaptable plant, which tolerates strong winds, salt spray and dry conditions. Especially suited to salty coastal conditions. Grey-green foliage and small white or pale lavender flowers that are suitable for cutting. Grows rapidly ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Coastal Gardening
If you are looking for inspiration and ideas for your garden and want to use plants that will thrive with a minimum amount of fuss then your own neighbourhood is a great place to start. Have a look around and see what plants are doing well. This ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Mouse Spiders
Eastern Mouse Spiders are found in east coastal and highland regions of Australia. The common name of the Mouse Spider is derived from the mistaken belief that this spider excavates a deep mouse-like burrow. Mouse Spiders belong to the family ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Ronn Moss in Sydney
Natalie walks the famous Bondi to Bronte coastal path with daytime TV heartthrob Ronn Moss. Ronn Moss, he of the chiselled jaw and poncho, aka Ridge Forrester in the daytime soap The Bold and the Beautiful, is seen by more than 450 million ... [... more]
Getaway |
Kingscliff Outrigger
Welcome to NSW's hottest new coastal destination. It has a mix of hotel rooms and self-contained one- to two-bedroom apartments with lots of activities close by. New hot destination Hotel bedroom Relax on the balcony Helicopter scenic ... [... more]
Getaway |
Funnel-web Spiders
Funnel-web spiders are found in eastern Australia, including Tasmania, in coastal and highland forest regions - as far west as the Gulf Ranges area of South Australia. Funnel-web spiders are found in eastern Australia, including Tasmania, in ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Fossil sites near Sydney
Fossils have been found at many sites near Sydney. Some of these are no longer accessible but coastal exposures still give the amateur collector ample chance of finding good fossils. All of the fossils found near Sydney are from Triassic rocks ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
To do in June
June means insect activity is minimal, plant growth is vigorous and you can now plant a wide range of annuals, vegetables and flowers. June is also the time to prepare plants for winter shock. Even in balmy coastal areas, it can become bitterly ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Caulerpa (Caulerpa taxifolia) NO PHOTO
Caulerpa is a seaweed which grows in saltwater on the floor of coastal lakes, estuaries and harbours. It grows from creeping stolons, which are long branching "runners", attached to the floor of the lake by root -like rhizoids. Leaves are fern [... more]
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Coastal Garden Design
Keeping a garden looking its best though dry times can be tough going, but imagine a garden by the ocean. Sandy soils hold little moisture and the wind dries things out even more. Then there's the salt, which can do terrible damage to delicate ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
