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Don’s Expert Answers: Looking for name of gum tree species

...image How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day: See attached image How long since you planted it: See attached image Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when: See attached image Is the plant indoors or outdoors: See attached image Is the plant in a pot or in the ground: See attached image What other treatments have you given the plant: See attached image Upload photo if available: Other Comments: I am interested in growing the... read more

Thermal Image Zoo

..., and where the heat was distributed. We were amazed at the multi-coloured images the thermal imaging camera produced: the blue areas were fairly cold, the blackish areas intermediate and the red areas very hot. Those fabulous results made us wonder what different animals would look like when viewed through the high-tech lens of a thermal imaging camera. Don and the Burke’s Backyard team visited Sydney’s Taronga Zoo at night, and had great fun cap... read more

Home Theatre Systems

...smart home living, see Sholto Macpherson’s special report in the September 2004 edition of the Burke’s Backyard Magazine. It is available from newsagents and supermarkets for $5.70. Contact information Domayne 84 O’Riordan Street Alexandria, NSW Phone: (02) 8339 7000 Len Wallis Audio P/L 64 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove 2066 Phone: (02) 9427 6755 Web: www.lenwallisaudio.com.au Switched On Living 108 Pittwater Rd, Gladesville 2111 Phone: (02) 9879 2100... read more

Burke’s Backyard Bake Off 2009

...o work on Monday. There were two sections – sweet and savoury. Our cookery editor, Tracy Rutherford was the judge, and she came up with two excellent winners, with creativity being the ‘X-factor’ that decided the winner each time. The overall winner was created by stylist Sandy de Beyer: home-made brandy snap baskets filled with sour cream, gingered figs and orange. Yum! And in the savoury section, Chris Burke’s very tasty Tomato Pastries took out... read more

Keeping Laying Chooks

Hen laying
...’s Backyard looked at three of the more exotic varieties with Megg Miller, editor of Australian Poultry magazine. BREED: Welsummer TEMPERAMENT: placid, a good pet COST: $15 upwards LIFESPAN: 9 year lifespan, productive for 3 years RECOMMENDED FOR: backyarders History The Welsummer breed originated in Holland around the turn of the century, and was produced by crossing local red-brown land fowl with several pure breeds. Named after a small village... read more

Chinchilla

...a whilst he and his feline companion calmly plotted world domination. This image accurately portrays the Chinchilla – perhaps not so much the world domination part (although you can never tell what is going through your cat’s mind), but rather the placid, quiet animal most content when on the receiving end of adoring attention from its owner. Chinchillas are an attentive and loving breed, and usually become very attached to their owners. Grooming... read more

Vibrant Garden

This vibrant garden gives a contemporary image to an inner-suburban Victorian style home. There is a traditional structure to the garden reminiscent of Versailles but it is composed of brightly coloured materials, pebbles and columns. The simple plantings and hard surfaces make it a low maintenance garden which would suit anyone with a busy city lifestyle. Design elements The client requested a garden that was not a typical Victorian period garde... read more

Plant Name Myths

...eek myth: Narcissus was promised a long life if he did not look at his own image. However, he saw his reflection in a pool and remained there admiring himself until he pined away. The flower that bears his name supposedly grew on the spot where he died.Bulb: Most Narcissus come from the Mediterranean and Middle East. They prefer cool climates, although jonquils seem also to grow well where the winters are milder. Further information Gardens in Chi... read more

Plants For Paving Borders

...other treatments have you given the plant: N/a Upload photo if available: image.jpg Other Comments: Answer: Hi Belinda, You really need local advice on this matter. Only local nurseries or garden club people will know what plants grow best in your area. I don’t know Patterson Lakes; I don’t know either the climate or the soils. Sorry that I can’t be of more help. Don (PS my definition of an “Expert” is someone who knows when to say: “I don’t know... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Can I plant wisteria?

...eria to climb up the outside of the building where the two pots are in the image attached. We have cut a small hole and the soil appears to be very sandy. -Would we need to dig up that sand and put soil and compost in? -Would the roots damage potential pipes underneath? -Is it possible to grow Wisteria in this environment setting? -Will I need to train the wisteria? Answer: Hi Claudia, Wisteria grows almost anywhere in cooler climates, and sandy s... read more

Outdoor Heaters

...(3′) from each unit, using a thermal imaging camera to produce a computer image of the scene. When seen through a thermal imaging camera, objects appear in different colours depending on their temperature: the blue areas are fairly cold, the blackish areas are intermediate and the red areas are very hot. We also compared radiant heat at 2m (6′) from each unit using a Thermo-hunter thermometer. Chiminea (Mexican Fireplace) Chimineas are wood burni... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Unsure on plant combination in window flower bed

...Pelargoniums. The window is about 2 metres long and half a metre wide (see image attached). It will receive about 6 hours of sun (morning sun). Do you have any suggestions on appropriate plants/care? I’m not an experienced gardener and something low maintenance would probably be best! Kind regards, Louisa Answer: Hi Louisa, pelargoniums would be an excellent choice. Plant them in one long trough that is as wide and long as possible. The depth of p... read more