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Crown of Thorns for the win. Colour all year, no care needed, thorny as ****, so no one steals cuttings.
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Thought they were only Qld but apparently everywhere nearlyEven had some blue banded bees in my yard this season.
Also comes in a million different colours, I've got pink, red, yellow and orange ones at my front.View attachment 1292015
I planted this stuff and it's the most hardy ground cover I've found. Started with one small pot and with natural spread and doing some cuttings I've probably got 4 or 5 square metres of it now.
The majority of my plants are native. The "soil" (dry sand) in Perth is sh*t and it's either raining an inch in an hour or not at all for 3 months so the more plants that are actually suited to the conditions the better.
They're not seen often in the metro areas. Quite elusive even if they are common.Thought they were only Qld but apparently everywhere nearly
They are one of our solitary native bee species and are found in every state of Australia except Tasmania.
It is also found in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, East Timor and Malaysia and thrves most in tropical and sub-tropical type climates and there are thought to be about 25 different species.
I think they like to build mud nests ?They're not seen often in the metro areas. Quite elusive even if they are common.
I take it as a compliment to the eco system I've created outside.
The ones around my yard burrow into the ground. They seem to like it in between my front brick pavers.I think they like to build mud nests ?
If anyone manages to kill Pigface, its probably best to give up gardening for good.
As a landscaper I shouldn't really be surprised at the amount of people that try and have gardens that just aren't suited to Perth conditions. Plenty of beautiful West Australian natives to suit conditions.
It's hotter here a bit away from Perf but I have a complete mish mash of rosemary bushes, natives, lots of small annual/biannual flowers planted in winter, pine trees and a tiny patch of lawn.View attachment 1292015
I planted this stuff and it's the most hardy ground cover I've found. Started with one small pot and with natural spread and doing some cuttings I've probably got 4 or 5 square metres of it now.
The majority of my plants are native. The "soil" (dry sand) in Perth is sh*t and it's either raining an inch in an hour or not at all for 3 months so the more plants that are actually suited to the conditions the better.
Mmm nice to see Newscorpse respecting the familys wishes.
I just removed the one I postedMmm nice to see Newscorpse respecting the familys wishes.
‘Loved by many’: Former ABC presenter dies
Tributes are pouring in for a former ABC presenter who died on Sunday following a short illness.www.google.com
His family requested no images of Mr Cundall be published with the announcement of his death.
Peter Cundall, long-time Gardening Australia host, dies aged 94
Much-loved Tasmanian broadcasting and gardening identity Peter Cundall has died after a short illness, with his family releasing a statement saying he died surrounded by loved ones.www.google.com
Strange request, I wonder why? Usually that's just an indigenous thingHis family requested no images of Mr Cundall be published with the announcement of his death.
Perhaps he has indigenous links. In any case there are plenty of images online from back in his tv days as well as Wiki.Peter Cundall lived a pretty incredible life - had a very hard upbringing. He was in the Paras during WWII and was imprisoned in Yugoslavia. Later he joined the Australian Army and fought in the Korean War. Got into gardening whilst he was billeted in Tokyo.
Then after leaving the army he joined the Communist Party and ran for the Senate, and eventually went on to lead the campaign to stop the building of the Franklin Dam (which remains one of the most influential constitutional law cases in Australian history).
I don't think he ever wrote an autobiography but there was an episode of some biographical TV show ages ago that went into his whole backstory (Australian Story or One Plus One or Compass or something) and it's definitely worth watching if you can find it.
Strange request, I wonder why? Usually that's just an indigenous thing
Nah doubt he'd have indigenous links. He was born in northern England (Manchester) and in his own words was brought up dirt poor with an alcoholic abusive father.Perhaps he has indigenous links. In any case there are plenty of images online from back in his tv days as well as Wiki.
Not making excuses but it would be easy to just churn out an article before actually reading details in the notification. All journos want to be FIRST to break news. But clumsy, I agree.Nah doubt he'd have indigenous links. He was born in northern England (Manchester) and in his own words was brought up dirt poor with an alcoholic abusive father.
Whatever the reason you'd think the media would respect his and his familys wishes.
I had some giant dahlias in MelbourneLove my garden. My dahlias are coming along a treat.
Yeah I suppose. I read somewhere media outlets have articles ready to go for old aged celebrities.Not making excuses but it would be easy to just churn out an article before actually reading details in the notification. All journos want to be FIRST to break news. But clumsy, I agree.