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In many parts of Australia the drought is starting to bite hard and water restrictions are in place. In some areas, normal garden sprinkler systems cannot be used. However, drip irrigation systems are permitted. Don spoke with Grant Evans, Manager of Dural Irrigation...
With dry conditions and water restrictions in many areas of Australia, gardeners are turning to mulch to help prevent excessive moisture loss and keep the soil cool. However, Don suggested that as we enter the drought, conventional mulching might not be such a good...
Lazy Maintenance Garden Most sensible, normal people would prefer to relax in the backyard rather than wasting time weeding, watering and mowing. The ideal garden, according to these
Sue Lang emailed Burke’s Backyard to ask for more stories on bush gardens. After removing the lawn and planting a native garden in her front yard, she is disappointed that it looks a bit plain. Adding structure Don explained that random shrubberies (and also vegetable...
One Hour Makeover Glenda Walton of Croydon, Melbourne, wrote a letter asking Don for help. Glenda and her husband, Jeff, have lived in the same house for 30 years. They’ve done a lot of work trying to bring the property into the 2003s, but they haven’t been able to...
Don demonstrated how to make your own strawberry planter using imitation terracotta pots stacked in a tower formation. When growing strawberries in a tower it is not necessary to mulch with plastic or straw, because the fruit hangs over the sides and stays...
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Don looked at some of the exciting new plant releases available in nurseries this spring. New azaleas
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Don visited Mount Annan Botanic Garden, where spring is in full swing with massed displays of spectacular, native daisies from Western Australia. There are a number of everlasting species growing in the annual beds at the bottom of the Terrace Garden, including pink...