November 2013 – Mallee Design

Bush Tucker Under-Dog: Dianella caerulea

This season is the first time I have had a decent flush of fruit on my Dianella caerulea and I have been pleasantly surprised by the taste, although it doesn’t hit the same spot as the midyim berry, it is… Read more ›

28/11/2013 1 Comment

Kath Gadd

Bush tucker, Drought hardy, Naturalistic garden, Shade tolerant

bird-attracting, blue flower, clay soils, Dianella caerulea, frogs, moraea robinsoniana, Satin Bowerbird, spill over, thornbill, understory planting, weed suppressant, weeping habit, wren

How to Plant a Grass Tree

The grass tree is a very symbolic plant to have in a native garden. They can be a specimen plant, a feature plant or work well with a minimalist Japanese theme, and they look amazing in containers. Planting one can… Read more ›

24/11/2013 22 Comments

Kath Gadd

Drought hardy, Feature shrub, Landscape Design, Natives for containers

fragrant, large flower, understory planting, Xanthorrhoea

A little research….

A little research can go a long way. Take some time to think about what you are putting in the ground, I love this photo, I took it several years ago and for me it tells a story. Someone thought… Read more ›

17/11/2013

Kath Gadd

Drought hardy, Landscape Design, Ornamental grass, Uncategorized

street address

Casuarina Groundcovers: Casuarina glauca prostrate

I adore Casuarinas, in all shapes and forms, so I’m pretty happy with the number of ground cover Casuarinas that are around at the moment. They are tough, quick growing and have a lovely weeping soft look about them, they… Read more ›

13/11/2013 8 Comments

Kath Gadd

Coastal, Drought hardy, Frost tolerant, Groundcover

Casuarina 'Cousin It', Casuarina glauca prostrate form, clay soils, spill over, weeping habit

Polarising plants: Ozothamnus diosmifolius

I love plants that have the capacity to completely divide people, where they are either loved or hated. I think Ozothamnus diosmifolius is one such plant, I have only been recently converted and I must say it is partly by… Read more ›

08/11/2013

Kath Gadd

Drought hardy, Naturalistic garden, Small garden

cut flowers, orange flowers, Ozothamnus diosmifolius, pink flowers, understory planting, up right habit, white flower, yellow flowers

Red and White: Angophora hispida

Reds and whites are out at the moment on two native trees, this photo is of the dwarf Angophora, Angophora hispida. This is a beautiful small tree that buds up in furry red clusters for a month before the cream… Read more ›

06/11/2013

Kath Gadd

Bird attracting, Coastal, Drought hardy, Feature shrub, Small tree

Angophora hispida, clay soils, large flower, Red flowers, well drained soil, white flower, wind tolerant

Portfolio: Memorial Garden

This is a garden that was a quick consultation a month back for a Pre-school in Sydney. It is a memorial garden for a well loved teacher that passed away, and it was such a pleasure to be involved in… Read more ›

01/11/2013

Kath Gadd

Bird attracting, Bush tucker, Kids gardens, Natives for containers, Portfolio, Shade tolerant

blue flower, Dampiera spps, purple flowers

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Bush Tucker Under-Dog: Dianella caerulea

How to Plant a Grass Tree

A little research….

Casuarina Groundcovers: Casuarina glauca prostrate

Polarising plants: Ozothamnus diosmifolius

Red and White: Angophora hispida

Portfolio: Memorial Garden