Banksias - ( Genus Banksia )
Silver Banksia is a very variable species which may grow from 1 to 12 m, depending on the origin of the plant. Plants are hardy and will grow in a variety of soils and climates. Most forms are frost tolerant. The leaves have a silvery underside. ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Global Garden Australia - Suiting The Site
Plants that can cope with both inundation for a short period and periods of drought are very valuable in the garden. Heavy soils will often become temporarily water-logged after heavy rain and then set hard and dry. The following plants will ... [... more]
global-garden.com.au |
Citrus Deficiencies
The ideal conditions for most Citrus are warm, frost-free sites on free-draining soils. On alkaline soils in the pH range of 8 - 9, Citrus crops frequently develop lime-induced-chlorosis, which shows up on the leaves ... [... more]
Green Fingers AU |
Nemesia
Nemesias need a sunny and well drained aspect. They will grow in light or heavy soils, but prefer friable, fertile soil to which fertiliser and organic matter has been added. Hence beds should be prepared well ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Yorkshire Fog Grass
A velvety greyish perennial mat forming grass, usually under 50cm high, which grows best in wet soils. Leaves blades are flat, to 10mm wide and softly and densely hairy. Flowering stems are erect with a seed head to ... [... more]
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Seaside Daisy
Not much naturalised on the south coast yet, but known to be weedy elsewhere. Highly tolerant of poor, dry soils and grows in a wide range of conditions. Has been recorded growing on tree fern trunks and old chimneys ... [... more]
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Melioidosis
Melioidosis is a disease that is found in the tropical regions of northern Australia and South East Asia. The bacteria (known as Burkholderia pseudomallei) live below the soil's surface during the dry season but after heavy rainfall are found in ... [... more]
Better Health |
African Lily
Agapanthus grows almost anywhere, sun or shade, and is adaptable to most kind of soils and locations. The only possible drawback is that they have vigorous roots and a spreading habit, thus they can tend to take over ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Sclerophyll Forests
Most Australian soils are low in phosphorus, and sclerophyllous plants are more common in Australia than in any other continent, especially in the families of plants that underwent a major radiation in Australia. ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Gardensonline Gardening Articles
Any topic Bulbs Cactii Fruit General Herbs Indoor Landscaping Potting Propagation Roses Soils, mulches & compost Vegetables Watergardens Interest level Any Novice Rookie Average Keen Greenthumb [... more]
Gardens Online |
Bathurst Burr
Generally found growing in full sun on grazing land, roadsides or waste ground, preferring moist soil. Prefers disturbed sites with fertile soils such as stock camps or riverbanks. Burrs are an important cause of ... [... more]
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Cosmos
Cosmos will grow on a wide range of soils, but respond best to well drained friable soils or sandy loam. They need full sun and because of their height should be sheltered from strong winds. However, if planted ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
