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Plants For Metal Fence

...ou given the plant: Regular heading of flowers. Upload photo if available: image.jpg Other Comments: Marigolds were in this garden bed, obviously not anymore. I would like a suggestion for a shrub or plant that is hardy and frost tolerant and to suit this space. Thanking you, Lisa Sutherland Answer: Hi Lisa, I haven’t got much to go on. Firstly, local knowledge re the best plants is the only useful guide. The local nursery or garden club will have... read more

Paronella Park

...pears to be hundreds of years older than its true age but this creates the image of a lost paradise, a fantasy garden hidden in the depths of the rainforest. Garden features Tunnel of love – This was built through the hillside with candles lighting the way to a waterfall and water feature at the end of the tunnel. It was intended to have lighted aquariums along the walls of the tunnel but today the only animals inhabiting the tunnel are tiny bats... read more

Can I grow a tree from its seed?

...nts have you given the plant:  normal watering Upload photo if available:  image.jpg Other Comments:    Answer: Hi Knud,  The seeds seem to be from the Lemon scented gum tree, Corymbia citriodora. Crush some leaves in your hand and you should detect a strong lemon scent. Like virtually all gum trees, this one grows easily from seed. Notice in your photo, the seed capsule just left of centre at the middle near the bottom – it has the largest inner... read more

USA (South West)

...on bottoms, spending 96% of their lives underground. Gila monsters live for 20 years. Temperament Despite their fearsome appearance and reputation, gila monsters are quite gentle. When provoked they will bite but they will primarily hiss a warning and back away from any potential predator. Their dangerous image is part of the popularised Wild West of cowboy movies and Western folklore. Breeding Mating takes place in summer and mated females deposi... read more

Blending Into Bushland

Bushland
...was not an option as cars will need good traction on this slope. A digital image of the existing site soil was taken, and a custom blend of exposed aggregate was devised to mimic the clay’s colour. Using a blend of aggregates and colour oxides in the concrete mix, the coloured driveway is a great alternative to standard concrete or asphalt options. Tip: for a natural garden feel, it is best to try to make your driveway and paved areas blend into t... read more

Aussie Inventions

...see-through registration device, and the optically variable device with an image of James Cook. The note was designed to foil sophisticated counterfeiting organisations and is a result of over 20 years of research by the CSIRO and the Reserve Bank. Dynamic Lifter Norman Jennings invented Dynamic Lifter in the 70s. This product is made from dry chicken manure and involves two Australian technologies: 1) a drinking system that ensures water doesn’t... read more

Flower name

...er treatments have you given the plant:  Water Upload photo if available:  image.jpg Other Comments:  Hi! Wondering if you know what this flower is!? I’d love to use it in my bouquet for our wedding next year. Is it a weed? And what months does it grow? It’s from my garden and seems to need lots of water to flower. Thanks! Emma.   Answer: Hi Emma, This is a plant called Dietes in Australia: Dietes grandiflora or the large wild iris. It comes from... read more

Photo Frame

...picture, using colours and perhaps repeating a pattern or theme from that image. You’ll need 1 pine frame 1 household candlea pencil coarse steel woolwater-based paintall-purpose sealer Step by step instructions 1. Remove the glass and backing from the frame. 2. Roughly draw your design onto the frame with a pencil, pressing lightly. (Note: loose, flowing lines are best. A small, tight drawing will not suit this type of procedure.) 3. Draw over t... read more

I Can’t Locate The Plant I Want For My Yard

...at other treatments have you given the plant: . Upload photo if available: image.jpg Other Comments: Hi team I seem to be becoming quite the passionate gardener but having only just settled in what’s to be our family home each major tree type is a very big decision. It might be a long shot but I’ve recently returned from Bali and really want one of there common hedging trees it grows from what I seen about 3 to 4 stories high buy only 1.5m wide he... read more

Not Growing

...ave you given the plant: sprayed with white oil Upload photo if available: image.jpg Other Comments: Hi Burke Hope your well, love your show but I don’t know when it’s on. I’m a passionate about my plants and I’m hoping you can help me. My newly planted lemon tree is looking pale and I worried it may die. Looking forward to hearing from you Many thanks Michael Answer:Hi Michael, I am not sure what is happening – maybe leave it alone until Spring.... 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

Welsh Terriers

...ther words, make training a game! Ideal owner   Aside from their appealing image, Welsh Terriers are best suited to people with the time to attend to the regular grooming and clipping necessary, as well as a responsible attitude to training and containing their pet. An outgoing pet for families with children, they may suffer loneliness (and destructive behaviour) if left alone for long hours each day. National contacts To find up-to-date contacts... read more