finch – Mallee Design

The flexible Pennisetum alopecuroides

Pennisetum alopecuroides is a striking native grass that makes a bold statement planted independently, as a border, backdrop or en masse. This is commonly know as Foxtail grass not to be confused with the South African Pennesetum which has become a… Read more ›

18/07/2019

Kath Gadd

Drought hardy, Frost tolerant, Ornamental grass

bird-a, fast growing, finch, mass planting, Modern Australian Native Garden, native grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides, Pigeon, wildlife habitat, wind tolerant

Hakea sericea: Pink or White?

Whenever I am asked what is a great small bird attracting shrub for native gardens Hakea sericea is often on the top of my recommended list. It is a medium to large shrub with a dense habit and sharp needle… Read more ›

01/10/2017 5 Comments

Kath Gadd

Bird attracting, Drought hardy, Frost tolerant, Hedge, Screening plants

bird-attracting, finch, Hakea sericea, Honeyeater, pink flowers, Prickly, small bird attracting, spring flowering, thornbill, white flower, wildlife habitat, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo

Poa I love You!

I can’t believe I have taken so long to write a blog post dedicated to one of my favourite grasses Poa! One of the most under rated and under utilised grasses in garden design. Now not everyone is a lover… Read more ›

09/03/2017 2 Comments

Kath Gadd

Butterfly attracting, Drought hardy, Groundcover, Naturalistic garden, Ornamental grass, Shade tolerant

Anigozanthos 'Big Red', bird-attracting, finch, Parrot, Poa 'Eskdale', Poa 'Kingsdale', Poa labillardieri