August 2014 – Mallee Design

Smoking Native Seeds

Some Genus of native plants can be notoriously difficult to propagate and the seeds almost impossible to germinate. There are some native species that are bush fire dependant in order for their seed to be released and then become viable.… Read more ›

26/08/2014

Kath Gadd

Drought hardy

Actinotus helianthi, Banksia, Conostylis candicans, Philotheca, Pimelea, Propagation

Myoporum Lawn: Myoporum parvifolium

I dislike lawn, not the idea of it but the maintenance aspect; mowing and edging, weeding and watering, fertilising and aerating, all this for a bit of green open space. I do like the idea of ‘green open space’ where you… Read more ›

19/08/2014 4 Comments

Kath Gadd

Coastal, Drought hardy, Formal gardens, Groundcover

carpeting ground cover, clay soils, lawn substitute, Myoporum parvifolium, white flower, wind tolerant

Water Garden Planting

Water is an important part of every garden, it encourages wildlife and can be a useful feature adding a tranquil peaceful element. Planting out a water garden is a great opportunity to discover some wonderful native plants, that flower and… Read more ›

17/08/2014

Kath Gadd

Ornamental grass, Water plants

Carex appressa, Dendrobium speciosum, Doryanthes excelsa, frogs, Macrozamia communis, Marsilea drummondi, Myriophyllium propinquum, Nymphoides crenata, Pratia pedunculata, Viola hederacea, water logged soils, weeping habit, yellow flowers

Designing a Native Garden Talk

A Garden is a Process, not a Product Fiona Brockhoff So if you were going to come to a talk titled ‘Designing a Native Garden’ what would you like to be covered???? I’m looking for a little inspiration and of course some… Read more ›

05/08/2014 1 Comment

Kath Gadd

Coastal, Landscape Design, Naturalistic garden

garden design

Easy to grow WA species for the East Coast

Another one! and this one is a winner, it ticks so many boxes and it is hard to believe it comes from southern WA. Gastrolobium celsianum or Brachysema celsianum is a wonderful native plant, it is relatively easy to source,… Read more ›

03/08/2014

Kath Gadd

Coastal, Drought hardy, Groundcover, Naturalistic garden, Shade tolerant, Winter flowering

bird-attracting, Brachysema celsianum, Gastrolobium celsianum, grey green leaves, Honeyeater, low growing, Red flowers, spreading habit, understory planting, WA

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Smoking Native Seeds

Myoporum Lawn: Myoporum parvifolium

Water Garden Planting

Designing a Native Garden Talk

Easy to grow WA species for the East Coast