This planting guide provides advice for coastal gardens on Kangaroo Island, suggesting water-wise local native plants as alternatives to introduced species. It discusses the benefits of local plants, which are well-adapted to the harsh coastal conditions. The guide outlines various garden designs and provides information on specific plant species that can tolerate coastal exposure or require some protection, along with their characteristics and growing needs. It also identifies common garden plants that have become invasive weeds.
Water-Wise Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide - Sustainable AustraliaKaila694m
This planting guide provides advice for coastal gardens in Adelaide and beyond. It suggests using water-wise local native plants as attractive replacements for introduced plants that harm coastal landscapes. The guide shows how to design different garden styles like formal, Japanese, and contemporary using resilient coastal plants. It discusses specific plant species to use or avoid and provides tips for growing and sourcing local coastal plants.
Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide for the South West Capes Coastal Region - Y...Kardatou54a
This planting guide provides advice for gardens in the south west capes coastal region of Western Australia, from Augusta to Yallingup. It suggests using water-wise local native plants as attractive replacements for introduced plants that can harm coastal landscapes. The guide discusses how to incorporate local plants into different garden styles and maintenance practices to create water efficient gardens suited to the region's tough climate.
Species Selection: Beautiful, Easy Care, Water Wise Plants - Canberra, AustraliaDanousis85z
The document discusses plant species available from Provincial Nurseries that are drought tolerant and low water use. It describes native and ornamental grasses, sedges, rushes, lilies, shrubs, and wetland plants suitable for commercial and residential landscaping. The plants are grown using sustainable practices and come in various container sizes for ordering. Provincial can also provide full landscaping design and installation services.
Companion Plantings and Growing Voluptuous VegetablesFairlee3z
Growing voluptuous vegetables requires planning your garden layout, soil preparation, choosing crops, and maintaining the garden. The document provides tips for each step, such as creating a planting plan with vegetables grouped by season, testing your soil, using drip irrigation for better watering, and practicing succession planting to maximize harvests. Organic methods like companion planting and crop rotation are recommended to build healthy soil and reduce pests without chemicals. With the right planning and care, home gardens can produce bountiful vegetable crops.
This document provides guidance on designing, building, and maintaining natural landscapes. It discusses choosing plants suited to site conditions, amending soils with compost, mulching, limiting turf areas, designing efficient irrigation, and using integrated pest management. The goal is to create landscapes that require less water, fertilizer, and pesticides while providing wildlife habitat and other benefits.
Here are some tips for solving common compost problems:
- Not heating up? It may need more nitrogen. Add grass clippings, manure or other nitrogen-rich materials. Turn it more frequently to add oxygen.
- Smelling bad? It's too wet and not getting enough air. Turn it more often and add dry materials like leaves or shredded paper. Make sure it has good drainage.
- Taking a long time to break down? It may be too coarse or dry. Chop or shred materials smaller. Add water if dry. Turn it regularly to aerate.
- Attracting flies? It's too wet and slimy. Turn it to aerate and add dry materials like leaves
The Waterwise Garden Book - Hastings, AustraliaDanousis85z
This document provides information to help save water in gardens, even established ones, through proper planning and techniques. It discusses designing waterwise gardens that group plants by water needs, preparing soil with organic matter, and choosing drought-tolerant species suitable for the climate. Specific grass, groundcover, shrub and perennial plants are listed with their water requirements to allow efficient watering in zones of like-rated plants.
Water Efficiency: An at Home Guide - Water for Tomorrow, Ontario, CanadaFrida85y
The document provides guidance on designing a water efficient landscape. It discusses factors to consider when planning such as how the space will be used, soil type, sunlight conditions, and maintenance preferences. Various groundcover, plant, and container gardening options are outlined that require minimal watering once established. Tips for caring for lawns and gardens with limited water use, such as watering in the morning or evening and installing rain barrels, are also presented.
Water-Wise Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide - Sustainable AustraliaKaila694m
This planting guide provides advice for coastal gardens in Adelaide and beyond. It suggests using water-wise local native plants as attractive replacements for introduced plants that harm coastal landscapes. The guide shows how to design different garden styles like formal, Japanese, and contemporary using resilient coastal plants. It discusses specific plant species to use or avoid and provides tips for growing and sourcing local coastal plants.
Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide for the South West Capes Coastal Region - Y...Kardatou54a
This planting guide provides advice for gardens in the south west capes coastal region of Western Australia, from Augusta to Yallingup. It suggests using water-wise local native plants as attractive replacements for introduced plants that can harm coastal landscapes. The guide discusses how to incorporate local plants into different garden styles and maintenance practices to create water efficient gardens suited to the region's tough climate.
Species Selection: Beautiful, Easy Care, Water Wise Plants - Canberra, AustraliaDanousis85z
The document discusses plant species available from Provincial Nurseries that are drought tolerant and low water use. It describes native and ornamental grasses, sedges, rushes, lilies, shrubs, and wetland plants suitable for commercial and residential landscaping. The plants are grown using sustainable practices and come in various container sizes for ordering. Provincial can also provide full landscaping design and installation services.
Companion Plantings and Growing Voluptuous VegetablesFairlee3z
Growing voluptuous vegetables requires planning your garden layout, soil preparation, choosing crops, and maintaining the garden. The document provides tips for each step, such as creating a planting plan with vegetables grouped by season, testing your soil, using drip irrigation for better watering, and practicing succession planting to maximize harvests. Organic methods like companion planting and crop rotation are recommended to build healthy soil and reduce pests without chemicals. With the right planning and care, home gardens can produce bountiful vegetable crops.
This document provides guidance on designing, building, and maintaining natural landscapes. It discusses choosing plants suited to site conditions, amending soils with compost, mulching, limiting turf areas, designing efficient irrigation, and using integrated pest management. The goal is to create landscapes that require less water, fertilizer, and pesticides while providing wildlife habitat and other benefits.
Here are some tips for solving common compost problems:
- Not heating up? It may need more nitrogen. Add grass clippings, manure or other nitrogen-rich materials. Turn it more frequently to add oxygen.
- Smelling bad? It's too wet and not getting enough air. Turn it more often and add dry materials like leaves or shredded paper. Make sure it has good drainage.
- Taking a long time to break down? It may be too coarse or dry. Chop or shred materials smaller. Add water if dry. Turn it regularly to aerate.
- Attracting flies? It's too wet and slimy. Turn it to aerate and add dry materials like leaves
The Waterwise Garden Book - Hastings, AustraliaDanousis85z
This document provides information to help save water in gardens, even established ones, through proper planning and techniques. It discusses designing waterwise gardens that group plants by water needs, preparing soil with organic matter, and choosing drought-tolerant species suitable for the climate. Specific grass, groundcover, shrub and perennial plants are listed with their water requirements to allow efficient watering in zones of like-rated plants.
Water Efficiency: An at Home Guide - Water for Tomorrow, Ontario, CanadaFrida85y
The document provides guidance on designing a water efficient landscape. It discusses factors to consider when planning such as how the space will be used, soil type, sunlight conditions, and maintenance preferences. Various groundcover, plant, and container gardening options are outlined that require minimal watering once established. Tips for caring for lawns and gardens with limited water use, such as watering in the morning or evening and installing rain barrels, are also presented.
The document discusses how to garden in an environmentally friendly way. It provides tips for reducing waste and using sustainable materials. Some key points include using compost and mulch to nourish soil instead of chemicals, collecting rainwater for watering, planting drought-resistant species, and creating habitats for beneficial wildlife like ladybugs and lacewings to naturally control pests. The overall message is that small actions like these can significantly benefit the environment while gardening.
Smart Gardens for A Dry Climate - Coliban, AustraliaFinola87v
tolerant plants to
This document provides guidance on designing and maintaining a waterwise garden in a dry climate. It recommends reducing lawn areas, removing unsuccessful lawn, and dividing the garden into watering zones. Understanding your site conditions like soil, sunlight, and drainage can help you select and place plants appropriately. With careful design and plant selection, waterwise gardens can be as interesting and colorful as desired while using less water.
Southern Nevada Regional Plant List - City of Las VegasDanousis85z
The document provides an acknowledgements section thanking contributors who helped create a regional plant list for Southern Nevada. It includes an introduction explaining the purpose of the list is to provide a single reference of appropriate plants for landscaping projects in the Las Vegas area. The list itself is divided into sections for trees, shrubs, groundcovers, vines and other types of plants. Each plant entry includes the botanical and common names along with attributes to help determine suitability for different landscape situations.
This document provides gardening tips for the West Kimberley region of Australia, which has an arid climate with high temperatures, seasonal rainfall, and wind. It recommends using local plant varieties adapted to the conditions, designing gardens to reduce evaporation through windbreaks and shade, improving soil with compost, and using mulch and efficient irrigation to minimize water use. Key techniques include grouping plants by water needs, retrofitting existing gardens, adding soil conditioners, and choosing appropriate mulches and watering systems.
Gardening with Native Plants - Urban Areas of the Pacific NorthwestFujita64g
This document provides guidelines for using native plant communities in urban landscaping in the Pacific Northwest. It suggests assembling plants into simulated successional communities representing different stages of natural forest development. This approach responds well to urban constraints. The document emphasizes the importance of mycorrhizal fungi in establishing most native plants and improving their drought and nutrient tolerance. It recommends introducing mycorrhizae either via inoculated soil, plant roots, or liquid application to support transplanted native plants in the urban environment.
This document provides guidance on planning and designing a water-efficient garden. It emphasizes choosing plants suited to the local climate and soil conditions, using permeable paving and mulch, and minimizing lawn areas which require a lot of water. Specific design principles discussed include considering the property's sun exposure, slope, views and intended use; understanding microclimates; and matching the garden style to one's lifestyle and home. The overall message is that with proper planning, gardens can thrive on natural rainfall without excessive watering.
Gardening with Native Plants - Victoria, British ColumbiaFujita64g
This guide provides information on creating gardens using native plants that attract birds and butterflies on Vancouver Island. It lists the top 10 native plant picks that are beautiful, hardy and readily available including oceanspray, tall Oregon grape, broad-leaved stonecrop, and woolly sunflower. The guide also includes a plant table with information on 40 native species, their characteristics, compatible plants and suggested uses.
Landscape Sustainability Checkup: Is Your Yard Ready to Be An Oregon Sustaina...Farica46m
This document provides a checklist for homeowners to assess how sustainable their landscape is, with categories like water efficiency, wildlife habitat, pest management, and more. Homeowners are awarded points for sustainable practices they implement, with a total of at least 50 points needed for certification. Additional resources are also listed for homeowners to learn more about creating an Oregon Sustainable Landscape.
Gardening with Native Plants - Eastern WashingtonRetiz16x
Native plants are plants that were present in a region before European settlement. They are adapted to the local climate and soils and provide benefits like requiring less water and maintenance than non-native plants. Using native plants in gardens can help support local biodiversity while providing shelter and food for native wildlife. When landscaping with native plants, it is important to choose plants suited to the existing conditions in your yard in terms of soil, light, and water to reduce maintenance needs.
Environmentally Friendly Landscaping - Upper Etowah River AllianceEric851q
The document discusses environmentally friendly landscaping techniques that conserve water resources, such as xeriscaping. Xeriscaping uses plants native to the area that require little watering once established. It divides the landscape into zones of high, moderate, and low water use. The majority of the landscape should be low water use plants that require no supplemental irrigation. Xeriscaping can significantly reduce water consumption without sacrificing beauty.
Yard and Garden Water Management - Montana State UniversityFiorella58v
This document provides tips for efficient water management in yards and gardens. It recommends using native plant species that are adapted to the local climate, knowing your soil type and its water holding capacity, and practicing water conservation techniques like drip irrigation, mulching, and watering early in the morning or evening. Proper watering includes applying water slowly to avoid runoff, watering deeply but less frequently, and observing plants for signs they need water like wilting or dull colors.
Waterwise Gardening Manual in the Top End - AustraliaFiorella58v
This document provides tips for waterwise gardening in the Top End region of Australia. Some key points discussed include:
- Up to 65% of water use is for outdoor gardening, so being waterwise in the garden can significantly reduce water consumption.
- Proper planning and choosing suitable plants are important for a waterwise garden. Group plants with similar water needs together.
- Improving soil quality through mulching and organic fertilizers helps the garden retain moisture better. Mulch should be 150mm deep and kept away from plant bases.
- The best time to water gardens is early morning to reduce evaporation. Lawns are large water users so consider reducing lawn areas.
This document provides information about sustainable gardening practices in the City of Stonnington. It discusses sustainable garden design principles, plant selection with an emphasis on local indigenous plants, and other topics like composting, water conservation, and avoiding pesticides and herbicides. A Stonnington Local Plant Guide is included that lists suitable native plant species with details about their requirements, features, and habitat value for wildlife. The document aims to educate and inspire residents to create low-impact, wildlife-friendly gardens.
Waterwise Guide to Gardening: A Guide to Saving Water in Established GardensFiorella58v
This document provides guidance on saving water in established gardens through proper garden design, plant selection, soil preparation, irrigation methods, and maintenance techniques. Some key points:
- 60-80% of water consumption in the metropolitan area goes to watering lawns and gardens, especially in summer. Proper techniques can significantly reduce water use without harming gardens.
- When designing or redesigning gardens, consolidate planting areas and use mulches and efficient irrigation to minimize water use. Choose plants adapted to local climate with low water needs.
- Prepare soil by improving moisture and nutrient retention through adding organic matter. Group plants by water needs and install irrigation suited to each zone.
- Warm season grasses like
Waterwise Gardening: A Guide for British Columbia's Lower Mainland - Metro Va...Fiorella58v
Water conservation is important in the Lower Mainland due to limited water storage and population growth increasing demand. The summer months see lawn sprinkling restrictions to ensure sufficient water. Waterwise gardening uses drought-resistant plants well-suited to the local wet-winter/dry-summer climate that need less watering once established. Careful planning of plant groupings according to water needs and site conditions helps create sustainable gardens.
The Drought Tolerant Garden - Monterey, CaliforniaDanousis85z
This document provides an overview of designing a drought tolerant garden, focusing on site analysis. It discusses why creating a drought tolerant garden is important for water conservation. The first part of site analysis involves assessing the regional climate zone and microclimates, including factors like exposure, sun/shade areas, prevailing winds, and effects of elevation. The second part of site analysis involves examining the soil type and topography of the land, such as slopes, drainage issues, and where water pools. Thorough site analysis of the climate, microclimates, soil and topography is critical for matching plants to the site so they will thrive with minimal supplemental watering.
The document provides a plant list and guidelines for creating water-wise landscapes in Salt Lake City. It acknowledges that historically landscapes have used water-intensive plants but that a transition is needed to more sustainable designs. The guidelines recommend performing a site analysis, improving soils, using efficient irrigation, limiting turf areas, applying mulch, and choosing low water plants suited to the site. An introduction provides context on water conservation needs. Sections then cover landscape program elements, soil amendments, irrigation methods, and appropriate maintenance practices. The plant list aims to introduce water-wise options for beautifying yards while reducing seasonal water demand.
Alice Springs Vegie Garden Companion: A Handbook for Growing Food in Arid Aus...Aliki85w
This document provides tips and instructions for gardening in Alice Springs, Australia. It discusses choosing a garden location with sun exposure, preparing the soil, controlling weeds like couch grass, creating no-dig garden beds, using pots and containers, hardening off seedlings, transplanting, pruning fruit trees, and planting times. Watering recommendations are provided for different seasons, including summer when established gardens need 3 waterings per week with adequate mulch and organic soil. The document aims to inspire and assist people to grow their own food in the arid climate of Alice Springs.
Garden Care of A Sustainable Garden - Brisbane, AustraliaFujita64g
This document provides information on caring for a sustainable garden, including composting, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, watering and caring for trees. Key points include alternating nitrogen-rich and carbon-rich materials for composting, using mulch to suppress weeds and retain water, choosing organic or low-impact fertilizers, properly pruning plants and disposing of prunings, conserving water through practices like mulching and grouping plants, and protecting tree roots within the critical root zone. Residents' tips throughout offer additional gardening advice.
Save Water Gardens: Drought Tolerant Plant Lists - AustraliaFinola87v
This document provides information about designing low-water use gardens, including plant lists for different garden styles. It discusses why saving water in the garden is important and provides tips for conserving water such as minimizing lawn areas, using mulch, and grouping plants by their water needs. Sample plant lists are given for a backyard garden, including small trees, screening shrubs, small shrubs, ornamental grasses, and lawn grasses that are drought tolerant and suitable for eastern and southern Australia. The document encourages using plants native to low rainfall areas or those with special adaptations for water conservation.
1. The document discusses creating sustainable landscapes through using native plants, conserving resources, preserving habitat, and managing stormwater.
2. Key steps to creating a sustainable landscape include building healthy soil, selecting plants suited to the site's conditions, using efficient irrigation methods, and practicing natural lawn care techniques.
3. When designing a sustainable landscape, it is important to investigate the site conditions such as sunlight, drainage, soil type, and location of structures to select appropriate plantings.
The document discusses how to garden in an environmentally friendly way. It provides tips for reducing waste and using sustainable materials. Some key points include using compost and mulch to nourish soil instead of chemicals, collecting rainwater for watering, planting drought-resistant species, and creating habitats for beneficial wildlife like ladybugs and lacewings to naturally control pests. The overall message is that small actions like these can significantly benefit the environment while gardening.
Smart Gardens for A Dry Climate - Coliban, AustraliaFinola87v
tolerant plants to
This document provides guidance on designing and maintaining a waterwise garden in a dry climate. It recommends reducing lawn areas, removing unsuccessful lawn, and dividing the garden into watering zones. Understanding your site conditions like soil, sunlight, and drainage can help you select and place plants appropriately. With careful design and plant selection, waterwise gardens can be as interesting and colorful as desired while using less water.
Southern Nevada Regional Plant List - City of Las VegasDanousis85z
The document provides an acknowledgements section thanking contributors who helped create a regional plant list for Southern Nevada. It includes an introduction explaining the purpose of the list is to provide a single reference of appropriate plants for landscaping projects in the Las Vegas area. The list itself is divided into sections for trees, shrubs, groundcovers, vines and other types of plants. Each plant entry includes the botanical and common names along with attributes to help determine suitability for different landscape situations.
This document provides gardening tips for the West Kimberley region of Australia, which has an arid climate with high temperatures, seasonal rainfall, and wind. It recommends using local plant varieties adapted to the conditions, designing gardens to reduce evaporation through windbreaks and shade, improving soil with compost, and using mulch and efficient irrigation to minimize water use. Key techniques include grouping plants by water needs, retrofitting existing gardens, adding soil conditioners, and choosing appropriate mulches and watering systems.
Gardening with Native Plants - Urban Areas of the Pacific NorthwestFujita64g
This document provides guidelines for using native plant communities in urban landscaping in the Pacific Northwest. It suggests assembling plants into simulated successional communities representing different stages of natural forest development. This approach responds well to urban constraints. The document emphasizes the importance of mycorrhizal fungi in establishing most native plants and improving their drought and nutrient tolerance. It recommends introducing mycorrhizae either via inoculated soil, plant roots, or liquid application to support transplanted native plants in the urban environment.
This document provides guidance on planning and designing a water-efficient garden. It emphasizes choosing plants suited to the local climate and soil conditions, using permeable paving and mulch, and minimizing lawn areas which require a lot of water. Specific design principles discussed include considering the property's sun exposure, slope, views and intended use; understanding microclimates; and matching the garden style to one's lifestyle and home. The overall message is that with proper planning, gardens can thrive on natural rainfall without excessive watering.
Gardening with Native Plants - Victoria, British ColumbiaFujita64g
This guide provides information on creating gardens using native plants that attract birds and butterflies on Vancouver Island. It lists the top 10 native plant picks that are beautiful, hardy and readily available including oceanspray, tall Oregon grape, broad-leaved stonecrop, and woolly sunflower. The guide also includes a plant table with information on 40 native species, their characteristics, compatible plants and suggested uses.
Landscape Sustainability Checkup: Is Your Yard Ready to Be An Oregon Sustaina...Farica46m
This document provides a checklist for homeowners to assess how sustainable their landscape is, with categories like water efficiency, wildlife habitat, pest management, and more. Homeowners are awarded points for sustainable practices they implement, with a total of at least 50 points needed for certification. Additional resources are also listed for homeowners to learn more about creating an Oregon Sustainable Landscape.
Gardening with Native Plants - Eastern WashingtonRetiz16x
Native plants are plants that were present in a region before European settlement. They are adapted to the local climate and soils and provide benefits like requiring less water and maintenance than non-native plants. Using native plants in gardens can help support local biodiversity while providing shelter and food for native wildlife. When landscaping with native plants, it is important to choose plants suited to the existing conditions in your yard in terms of soil, light, and water to reduce maintenance needs.
Environmentally Friendly Landscaping - Upper Etowah River AllianceEric851q
The document discusses environmentally friendly landscaping techniques that conserve water resources, such as xeriscaping. Xeriscaping uses plants native to the area that require little watering once established. It divides the landscape into zones of high, moderate, and low water use. The majority of the landscape should be low water use plants that require no supplemental irrigation. Xeriscaping can significantly reduce water consumption without sacrificing beauty.
Yard and Garden Water Management - Montana State UniversityFiorella58v
This document provides tips for efficient water management in yards and gardens. It recommends using native plant species that are adapted to the local climate, knowing your soil type and its water holding capacity, and practicing water conservation techniques like drip irrigation, mulching, and watering early in the morning or evening. Proper watering includes applying water slowly to avoid runoff, watering deeply but less frequently, and observing plants for signs they need water like wilting or dull colors.
Waterwise Gardening Manual in the Top End - AustraliaFiorella58v
This document provides tips for waterwise gardening in the Top End region of Australia. Some key points discussed include:
- Up to 65% of water use is for outdoor gardening, so being waterwise in the garden can significantly reduce water consumption.
- Proper planning and choosing suitable plants are important for a waterwise garden. Group plants with similar water needs together.
- Improving soil quality through mulching and organic fertilizers helps the garden retain moisture better. Mulch should be 150mm deep and kept away from plant bases.
- The best time to water gardens is early morning to reduce evaporation. Lawns are large water users so consider reducing lawn areas.
This document provides information about sustainable gardening practices in the City of Stonnington. It discusses sustainable garden design principles, plant selection with an emphasis on local indigenous plants, and other topics like composting, water conservation, and avoiding pesticides and herbicides. A Stonnington Local Plant Guide is included that lists suitable native plant species with details about their requirements, features, and habitat value for wildlife. The document aims to educate and inspire residents to create low-impact, wildlife-friendly gardens.
Waterwise Guide to Gardening: A Guide to Saving Water in Established GardensFiorella58v
This document provides guidance on saving water in established gardens through proper garden design, plant selection, soil preparation, irrigation methods, and maintenance techniques. Some key points:
- 60-80% of water consumption in the metropolitan area goes to watering lawns and gardens, especially in summer. Proper techniques can significantly reduce water use without harming gardens.
- When designing or redesigning gardens, consolidate planting areas and use mulches and efficient irrigation to minimize water use. Choose plants adapted to local climate with low water needs.
- Prepare soil by improving moisture and nutrient retention through adding organic matter. Group plants by water needs and install irrigation suited to each zone.
- Warm season grasses like
Waterwise Gardening: A Guide for British Columbia's Lower Mainland - Metro Va...Fiorella58v
Water conservation is important in the Lower Mainland due to limited water storage and population growth increasing demand. The summer months see lawn sprinkling restrictions to ensure sufficient water. Waterwise gardening uses drought-resistant plants well-suited to the local wet-winter/dry-summer climate that need less watering once established. Careful planning of plant groupings according to water needs and site conditions helps create sustainable gardens.
The Drought Tolerant Garden - Monterey, CaliforniaDanousis85z
This document provides an overview of designing a drought tolerant garden, focusing on site analysis. It discusses why creating a drought tolerant garden is important for water conservation. The first part of site analysis involves assessing the regional climate zone and microclimates, including factors like exposure, sun/shade areas, prevailing winds, and effects of elevation. The second part of site analysis involves examining the soil type and topography of the land, such as slopes, drainage issues, and where water pools. Thorough site analysis of the climate, microclimates, soil and topography is critical for matching plants to the site so they will thrive with minimal supplemental watering.
The document provides a plant list and guidelines for creating water-wise landscapes in Salt Lake City. It acknowledges that historically landscapes have used water-intensive plants but that a transition is needed to more sustainable designs. The guidelines recommend performing a site analysis, improving soils, using efficient irrigation, limiting turf areas, applying mulch, and choosing low water plants suited to the site. An introduction provides context on water conservation needs. Sections then cover landscape program elements, soil amendments, irrigation methods, and appropriate maintenance practices. The plant list aims to introduce water-wise options for beautifying yards while reducing seasonal water demand.
Alice Springs Vegie Garden Companion: A Handbook for Growing Food in Arid Aus...Aliki85w
This document provides tips and instructions for gardening in Alice Springs, Australia. It discusses choosing a garden location with sun exposure, preparing the soil, controlling weeds like couch grass, creating no-dig garden beds, using pots and containers, hardening off seedlings, transplanting, pruning fruit trees, and planting times. Watering recommendations are provided for different seasons, including summer when established gardens need 3 waterings per week with adequate mulch and organic soil. The document aims to inspire and assist people to grow their own food in the arid climate of Alice Springs.
Garden Care of A Sustainable Garden - Brisbane, AustraliaFujita64g
This document provides information on caring for a sustainable garden, including composting, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, watering and caring for trees. Key points include alternating nitrogen-rich and carbon-rich materials for composting, using mulch to suppress weeds and retain water, choosing organic or low-impact fertilizers, properly pruning plants and disposing of prunings, conserving water through practices like mulching and grouping plants, and protecting tree roots within the critical root zone. Residents' tips throughout offer additional gardening advice.
Save Water Gardens: Drought Tolerant Plant Lists - AustraliaFinola87v
This document provides information about designing low-water use gardens, including plant lists for different garden styles. It discusses why saving water in the garden is important and provides tips for conserving water such as minimizing lawn areas, using mulch, and grouping plants by their water needs. Sample plant lists are given for a backyard garden, including small trees, screening shrubs, small shrubs, ornamental grasses, and lawn grasses that are drought tolerant and suitable for eastern and southern Australia. The document encourages using plants native to low rainfall areas or those with special adaptations for water conservation.
1. The document discusses creating sustainable landscapes through using native plants, conserving resources, preserving habitat, and managing stormwater.
2. Key steps to creating a sustainable landscape include building healthy soil, selecting plants suited to the site's conditions, using efficient irrigation methods, and practicing natural lawn care techniques.
3. When designing a sustainable landscape, it is important to investigate the site conditions such as sunlight, drainage, soil type, and location of structures to select appropriate plantings.
Conservation Gardening: Sustainable Practices for a Healthy Landscape - Unive...Kardatou54a
Sustainable gardening practices promote environmental health and human well-being. Gardening reduces stress, improves mental health, and aids recovery from illness. It also fosters respect for the interconnected web of life shared in backyards. The North Carolina Botanical Garden employs conservation techniques like composting, mulching, limiting lawn size, planting natives, and water-wise practices to create low-maintenance, multi-seasonal gardens beneficial to people and ecology.
Gardening with Native Plants - A Gardener’s Guide for MissouriRetiz16x
This chapter discusses landscaping with native plants in Missouri and provides several benefits of using native plants:
1) Native plants are well-adapted to the climate and soils of Missouri which means they require less maintenance than non-native plants.
2) Using a variety of native trees, shrubs, wildflowers and grasses provides food and shelter for local wildlife throughout the seasons.
3) Native plant gardens can help with stormwater management by absorbing rainwater and reducing runoff through the use of plants with deep roots in rain gardens and bioretention areas.
Landscaping with Native Plants - Great Lakes EPAFarica46m
The document provides information on using native plants for landscaping in the Midwest region of the United States, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. It discusses how native plant communities have been transformed over time and the benefits of using native plants, including providing habitat for wildlife, reducing water and pesticide needs, and saving money over time. It also provides examples of organizations that have implemented native landscaping and lists of native plant species well-suited for full sun, partial sun, and shaded conditions.
Landscaping with Native Plants in PennsylvaniaFarica46m
Native plants help create beautiful landscapes that provide wildlife habitat and reduce maintenance costs. Their greatest benefit may be increasing awareness about which plants are native versus non-native and protecting remaining native plant communities. Some key practices for responsible landscaping with native plants include minimizing further habitat destruction, using nursery-propagated rather than wild-collected plants, and learning to identify native species well-suited to the local environment.
Sustainable Gardening Helps to Ensure HealthBenBeckers
Sustainable gardening practices promote environmental health, mental well-being, and respect for all life. Such gardens use native plants, foster biodiversity, and nurture the soil. Conservation gardening considers the broader ecological community and shifts from a human-centric to holistic view.
How to Use Native Plants for Landscaping and Restoration in MinnesotaMinnesotaNativePlant
Native plants are well-suited for landscaping and restoration in Minnesota because they are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions. A healthy, diverse ecosystem with native plant communities provides many benefits like preventing erosion, reducing flooding, and storing carbon. When using native plants for projects, it is important to use locally-sourced seeds and plants to maintain the local gene pool and ensure plants can flower and set seed. Basic instructions are provided, emphasizing gaining knowledge of the site conditions and native plant communities, using plants suited for the site, and allowing time for establishment.
Drought Smart Gardening Using Native Australian PlantsFabienne22Q
This document provides tips for creating a drought-smart garden using native Australian plants. It recommends choosing plants suited to the site's conditions, improving the soil, using correct planting techniques, watering regularly when establishing and then less frequently, and mulching. Forests NSW Nurseries sell native plants adapted to low-water conditions and can advise on drought-smart garden design.
Clean Waters: Rethinking Plant Selection for the Home Landscape - University ...Kardatou54a
This document discusses the benefits of using native plants in home landscaping. It begins by explaining that while early American gardens featured European styles and exotic plants, some advocates promoted using native species. It then defines native, non-native, and invasive plants. The summary discusses how native plant landscaping provides ecological benefits like supporting wildlife, requires less maintenance, and helps the local environment. It concludes by offering tips for homeowners to begin incorporating native species into their existing landscapes or when planning new designs.
Homeowner’s Introducing Native Plant Information Sheets - Springfield Townshi...Fujita64g
This document provides information about native plant species in Springfield Township, Michigan. It discusses how the township received an EPA grant to create an educational database on over 230 native plant species. The document is the first in a series that will explain the benefits of using native plants, what native plants are, and how residents can use them in their landscapes. It highlights how native plants perform important environmental functions, are adapted to the local conditions, attract wildlife, and have other benefits over non-native species. The document also aims to dispel common myths about native plants, such as that they cause allergies or are weedy/a fire hazard.
Water Saving Tips for Your Garden - Waterwise Queensland, AustraliaKaila694m
This document provides tips for saving water in the garden through mulching, proper watering techniques, lawn care, plant selection, and garden planning. Some key points include:
- Using mulch helps retain soil moisture by reducing evaporation and improving soil structure. Organic mulches like bark decompose over time and improve the soil.
- Water only when plants show signs of stress or the soil is dry. Apply enough water to reach root zones but water infrequently to encourage deep root growth.
- Select plants adapted to low moisture needs, like those with small, light colored leaves and deep root systems. Native plants often require less water.
- Incorporate water-saving practices into garden design by
LA: Attracting Wildlife with Native PlantsSotirakou964
1) The document discusses using native plants in urban areas to create wildlife habitat and reconnect fragmented natural areas.
2) Native plants are recommended because they provide food and shelter for local wildlife through evolutionary relationships, whereas exotic plants may not support wildlife needs and could become invasive.
3) To attract the most wildlife, gardens should include a variety of native plants that provide food, habitat, and water for animals throughout different seasons.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
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2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
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Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide for Kangaroo Island
1. Coastal Gardens
A planting guide for
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2. Healthy and attractive Using this planting guide
coastal landscapes
This guide provides simple yet inspiring garden advice for coastal
residents on Kangaroo Island. Water-wise local native plants are suggested Getting started Our gardens are challenged with long-hot-dry summers, drought, water
as attractive replacements for introduced plants that are harmful to restrictions, and a changing climate. As a coastal resident you may also
our local coastal landscapes. have to tackle salt spray, sand blasting, sandy or saline soils and alkalinity.
However, there is good news! You can have a garden that copes with our
tough climate without compromising on design, by using resilient, local
native coastal plants.
1 Using this planting guide
This guide shows you how to utilise the fantastic variety of native plants
2 Discovering local plants available to make a stunning garden. Taking you through step by step,
4 Garden escapes you will learn what plant works best for a given area or need, how to
incorporate them in different landscaping designs, how to maintain them,
6 Trees and tall shrubs
and where to buy.
8 Medium shrubs
10 Groundcovers, herbs and small shrubs You will learn about plants to avoid which are known for becoming serious
weeds in natural coastal environments. When buying plants, you will be
14 Grasses and sedges prepared to consider natives for the benefits they provide. You may also
16 Climbers identify invasive plants growing in your garden and decide to replace them
18 Natural cottage garden design (front yard) with recommended alternatives.
20 Natural cottage garden design (backyard) Using local native plants in your coastal garden benefits your wallet. It’s an
22 Contemporary garden design (front yard) easy, rewarding way to look after our environment. We hope you enjoy
discovering local coastal plants. Happy gardening!
24 Contemporary garden design (backyard)
26 Growing local coastal plants
28 Sourcing local coastal plants
29 Useful resources
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3. Discovering local plants
What is a Local plants are species that would naturally occur in your area so How to use Local plants can be incorporated into your garden the same way as exotic
local plant? they have evolved to suit local conditions. They are also called local plants plants. They are suited to all landscaping designs, from formal to Japanese,
‘indigenous plants’. contemporary to natural cottage, to courtyards and pots.
Local plants have a huge range of benefits Local plants featured in this guide are attractive, suit home and holiday
Why use
Low maintenance house gardens, are easy to grow and maintain, and are commercially
local plants?
Drought tolerant available.
Require minimal watering = conserves our water supplies
Don’t need fertilisers or pesticides As you will discover throughout this guide, there is a local coastal plant for
Provide habitat, food and shelter for local fauna such as birds, most garden situations. Plants featured include striking ground-covers, low
butterflies and small lizards shrubs, structured sedges and grasses, flowering creepers and trailers, bird-
Save you money and time attracting shrubs and screening trees. Plant species that can tolerate direct
Adaptable for various landscaping designs, producing striking results coastal exposure (e.g. esplanade locations) are featured, as well as those
Native plants flower at different times of the year so you can have a plants that thrive with some protection from coastal elements (e.g. in your
flowering garden all year round. backyard, behind a fence or inland from the foreshore).
Local plants are a great option for residents of coastal areas. This guide also shows you which local species to use for particular effects,
They have adapted to survive the harsh conditions of sand and salt and makes friendlier recommendations for replacing plants known to
blasting, prolonged sun exposure, nutrient-deprived soils, and limited become invasive coastal weeds.
water availability. They are the best plants for your local area and
the environment. Information on caring for local plants is provided on pages 26–27.
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4. Garden escapes
Are you Weeds are plants growing where they aren’t wanted, and they aren’t just You can Have a good look through this guide to check which common garden
harbouring sour sobs and thistles! Some plants escape from gardens and become help! plants are nasties in the coastal environment. You might like to remove any
known serious environmental weeds which pose a major threat to the health and you have and replace them with the indigenous plants suggested. Take this
villains? value of our natural environments. guide with you when you are making new plant purchases and don’t buy
plants which are known to be a problem.
Environmental weeds are trouble!
They threaten our local native plants and environment Here are some other easy things you can do:
Can reduce habitat, shelter and food for native fauna Use local native species in your garden
Can alter soil conditions Dispose of your garden waste responsibly
Clog up waterways and effect water quality entering the ocean Check with the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management (NRM)
Harbour pest animals such as feral cats and rats which prey Board before you plant into natural coastal environments.
on native wildlife Get involved in looking after our coast! Find out more from the NRM
Can alter coastal dune shape Board (www.kinrm.sa.gov.au) or Eco-Action (www.eco-action.com.au).
Garden escapes are very costly to control and take resources away from
other important issues.
Plants that cause problems often originate from regions with similar
climates, such as the Mediterranean and South Africa. Thriving in similar
conditions, they out-compete local natives as they don’t have the pests and
diseases that controlled them in their original environment.
How do You might not realise you’re harbouring garden escapes, or might not know
garden plants they ‘jump the fence’ to become problems. Garden plants can escape into
become coastal natural environments naturally, accidentally and deliberately:
invaders? Seeds can be spread by birds and other animals, wind, water
(including stormwater) or humans (on clothing, shoes etc)
Dumped garden waste containing seeds or plant cuttings can grow
even several months later
Sometimes people deliberately plant garden plants in our natural
coastal environments
Garden plants can grow through fences directly on the coast.
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5. Trees and tall shrubs
DON’T PLANT a garden escape! GROW ME instead
Coast Tea-tree Leptospermum laevigatum Drooping Sheoak Allocasuarina verticillata
Flowers: late winter and spring Tree growing between 5–8 m. Long weeping
Reproduces: seed (woody capsule) branchlets, grey-green. Interesting cone-like fruit.
Dispersal: wind, water, humans (soil movement, Use as feature tree or for screening. Birds such as
garden waste, vehicles). parrots and cockatoos are attracted to fruit.
Mirror-bush Coprosma repens Common Boobialla Myoporum insulare
Flowers: summer Large shrub to small tree, grows 2–5m. Thick
Reproduces:orange-red berries containing seed, light green fleshy leaves, white flowers winter to
autumn to winter spring, purple berry fruit. Good screening qualities.
Dispersal: birds, animals and humans (garden waste). Attracts birds and butterflies. Full-sun.
Sweet Pittosporum Pittosporum undulatum Narrow-leaf Red Mallee Eucalyptus leptophylla
Flowers: late winter and spring Usually multi-stemmed mallee 2-8m. Branchlets red. Leaves
Reproduces: seeds, suckering narrow, light green, shiny oil-dots clearly visible when held
Dispersal: birds, seeds and root/crown fragments. to the light. White flowers in autumn and winter. Sandy
soils. Minimum 3.5 metre setback from property and
sewage pipes. Does not tolerate direct coastal exposure.
Sallow Wattle Acacia longifolia var. longifolia Sticky Hop-bush Dodonaea viscosa ssp. spatulata
Flowers: winter to spring Erect shrub to 3m, bright green sticky leaves. Green
Reproduces: by seed flowers in winter turn to striking red seed pods in
Dispersal: birds, ants and in soil. spring. Great for hedging or screening. Responds
to pruning. Attracts butterflies in summer. Does not
tolerate direct coastal exposure.
Olive Olea europaea Southern Cypress Pine Callitris gracilis (formerly C. preissii)
Flowers: spring Cylindrical shaped tree to 5-15m. Green foliage. Fruit is a dark brown
Reproduces: dark purple fruit containing large cone. Great for formal gardens. Attractive foliage. Use as a replacement
single seed in autumn-winter plant for conifers, as singular feature plant, line driveway or for
Dispersal: birds, humans (cultivation and landscaping). screening. Responds well to pruning. Does not tolerate direct
coastal exposure.
Pyramid Tree Lagunaria patersonii Native Apricot Pittosporum angustifolium
Flowers: summer and early autumn (formerly P. phylliraeoides)
Reproduces: seeds and vegetatively Tall shrub or small tree 3-6 m. Weeping branches,
Dispersal: humans, movement of seed in contaminated soil, water. leaves smooth, narrow and shiny green, whitish-
grey bark. Small yellow, tubular flowers in winter to
spring. Vulnerable on KI.
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6. Medium shrubs
DON’T PLANT a garden escape! GROW ME instead
Western Coastal Wattle Acacia cyclops Coast Daisy-bush Olearia axillaris
Flowers: early spring to Shrub to 3m. Leaves dark blue-green above, white below.
late autumn White, daisy-like flowers occur along stems in summer
Reproduces: seed and autumn. Grows quickly, lives 6-10 years. Benefits
Dispersal: birds, ants. from pruning. Screening plant, foliage contrast. Full-sun
to semi-shade.
Century Plant Agave americana Coast Saltbush Atriplex cinerea
Flowers: summer Spreading shrub to 1.5m high. Leaves grey-green. Flowers
Reproduces: seed, vegetative from winter through to early summer. Male flowers yellow,
production clustered at ends of stems, female flowers single along stem.
Dispersal: humans (garden waste). Avoid pruning. Good plant for backdrop and foliage contrast.
Myrtle-leaf Milkwort Polygala myrtifolia Common Fringe-myrtle Calytrix tetragona
Flowers: spring Bushy shrub to 1 metre, small leaves, produces masses of pink to white star-shaped
Reproduces: seed flowers in spring followed by a colourful display as flowers dry out naturally. Sun or
Dispersal: birds, ants, water. light shade. Does not tolerate direct coastal exposure.
Montpellier broom Genista monspessulana Cushion Fanflower Scaevola crassifolia
Flowers: late winter and spring Spreading robust shrub to 1m high, 1m wide. Bright green slightly
Reproduces: seeds, germinates after fire, regrows when cut serrated leaves, flowers bright blue to pale purple, fan-shaped,
Dispersal: pods burst, water and soil movement. Proclaimed occur spring to early summer. Attractive flowers. Full-sun.
plant in South Australia.
Three-edged Wattle Acacia triquetra
Spreading bushy shrub to 1.5 m. Young branches angular in cross section.
Phyllodes held upright. Ball shaped flowers winter to mid spring.
Emu Bush Eremophila glabra
Attractive shrub to over head high. Stiff grey-green
leaves, long red or yellow tubular flowers occur from
winter to summer. Attracts honeyeaters. Does not
tolerate direct coastal exposure.
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7. Groundcovers, herbs and small shrubs
DON’T PLANT a garden escape! GROW ME instead
Beach Daisy White Arctotis Salmon Correa Correa pulchella
Arctotheca populifolia Arctotis stoechadifolia Attractive shrub growing 0.5 to 1m tall, 1-2m spread. Bell-shaped flowers occur
Flowers: winter to summer Flowers: spring to summer in pink, red or orange from winter to spring. Attracts birds. Semi shade to full
Reproduces: seed Reproduces: seed sun. Will not tolerate direct coastal exposure.
Dispersal: wind, tidal currents. Dispersal: wind, humans (deliberate
planting, garden waste).
Hottentot Fig Carpobrotus edulis Creeping Boobialla Myoporum parvifolium
Flowers: late summer to winter Groundcover growing shin high to 5m wide. Small green leaves,
Reproduces: fleshy fruit in summer, dainty white or pale purple flowers in spring or summer. Good
also spreads by vegetative production soil stabiliser. Space filler. Trail down rock walls. Lawn replacement
Dispersal: animals, humans (deliberate planting, garden waste). (where no foot traffic). Attracts butterflies, provides shelter for
small lizards. Does not tolerate direct coastal exposure.
Gazania Gazania spp. Crinkled Hop-bush Dodonea baueri
Flowers: most of year, mainly spring to autumn Spreading wiry shrub to 1m high. Leaves round, egg-shaped.
Reproduces: seed, vegetatively Flowers summer to early autumn, fruits shiny red inflated
Dispersal: water, humans (deliberate plantings, capsule. Does not tolerate direct coastal exposure.
garden waste).
Seascape Daisy Osteospermum fruticosum Austral Trefoil Lotus australis
Flowers: spring Spreading herb to 30cm. Pale green leaves, white to pink pea
Reproduces: vegetatively flowers occur in clusters, spring to summer. Pretty plant, suits
Dispersal: humans (garden waste, vegetative spread, cottage or bushland garden. Can plant in pots. Prune after
deliberate planting). flowering. Full-sun to semi-shade.
Agapanthus Agapanthus praecox
Flowers: late spring and summer
Reproduces: seed and vegetatively
Dispersal: deliberate planting, dumped
garden waste and contaminated soil.
Succulents
Flowers: various
Reproduces: most species will also spread
by vegetative growth, some set seed
Dispersal: humans (deliberate planting,
garden waste), some by wind.
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8. Groundcovers, herbs and small shrubs
GROW ME instead GROW ME instead
Muntries Kunzea pomifera Paper Flower Thomasia petalocalyx
Ground-hugging shrub with branches extending over several metres. Thick Attractive small shrub to 60cm tall by 60cm spread. Crinkly green leaves, small sprays of
bright green leaves, showy white fluffy flowers in spring and early summer. pink papery flowers occur spring to early summer. Sun to semi shade. Does not tolerate
Purple berries. Space filler. Suitable for pots and hanging baskets. Full-sun direct coastal exposure.
to semi-shade. Ripe fruits are edible.
Cushion Bush Leucopyhta brownii Round-leaf Pigface Disphyma crassifolium
Compact, rounded shrub to 1m. Silver-grey foliage, pale Succulent groundcover plant. Green leaves round in cross
yellow ball-shaped flowers in summer. Great structural section, bright pink flowers in spring. Attractive ground-
form, provides colour and texture contrast. Responds well to cover, soil stabiliser. Trail over rock walls. Tolerates saline soils.
regular pruning. Full-sun. Full-sun to shade.
Woolly New Holland Daisy Vittadinia gracilis Ruby Saltbush Enchylaena tomentosa
Perennial daisy to 30cm high. Tiny purple, pink or white daisy flowers mainly in spring, Low shrub to 1m. Leaves small, blue-green, fleshy. Yellow to red fleshy fruits produced
turning to fluffy seed heads. Pretty flowering plant. Suits small, cottage and bushland through-out the year. Attracts native wildlife. Responds well to pruning (can prune
gardens. Attracts butterflies. Full-sun to semi-shade. seasonally if starts to dominate garden bed). Full-sun to
semi-shade. Ripe fruits are edible.
Native Fuchsia Correa reflexa Sticky Goodenia Goodenia varia
Small shrub with dark green leaves, pink bell flowers in winter Low shrub to 1m high. New growth sticky to touch.
and spring. Attractive flowers, great in formal, cottage or Leaves are rounded and serrated. Yellow flowers
bushland garden settings. Attracts birds. Full-sun to shade. Does throughout the year.
not tolerate direct coastal exposure.
Native Pigface Carpobrotus rossii
Thick, fleshy groundcover. Green leaves triangular in cross-section, large bright
pink flowers occur in spring. Attractive ground-cover, soil stabiliser. Suitable as
trailing plant for pots or down walls.
Ripe fruits are edible.
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9. Grasses and sedges
DON’T PLANT a garden escape! GROW ME instead
Couch Grass Cynodon dactylon Wallaby Grass Austrodanthonia spp.
Flowers: late spring to early summer Clumping grass to knee high, fluffy white seed heads in
Reproduces: sets seed in summer, also spreads vegetatively summer. Plant in clumps, good in bush garden setting.
(including lawn clippings) Attracts wildlife including butterflies.
Dispersal: water, garden waste.
Fountain Grass Pennisetum setaceum Knobby Club-rush Ficinia nodosa (formerly Isolepis nodosa)
Flowers: summer to autumn Attractive evergreen clumping plant to 1m high. Leaves dark-green,
Reproduces: via seed cylindrical and up-right. Flower heads brown ball-shaped, occur
Dispersal: wind, water, humans (clothing, all year. Versatile plant. Use as accent, group plantings, pot-plants,
garden waste, deliberate planting). around ponds. Tolerates salt spray and wet zones. Attracts butterflies.
Full-sun to semi-shade.
Kikuyu Pennisetum clandestinum Coast Spear-grass Austrostipa spp.
Flowers: summer to autumn Tussock grass species of varying heights, with flowering stems to 1m.
Reproduces: vegetative reproduction (eg. lawn clippings) Use coastal species A. flavescens (tall) and A. elagantissima (small and compact). Plant
Dispersal: water, humans (soil movement, garden waste, in clumps, suitable for mass plantings. Showy when in flower. Fill in spaces or border
vegetative spread from properties). plantings. Attracts butterflies.
Buffalo Grass Stenotaphrum secundatum Morning Flag Orthrosanthus multiflorus
Flowers: spring to autumn Long narrow leaves up to 60cm high. Abundant baby-
Reproduces: vegetatively, sometimes seed blue flowers (with yellow anthers) held high above the
Dispersal: water, humans (garden waste, soil movement, leaves in late winter and spring.
vegetative spread from properties), livestock faeces.
Mexican Feather Grass Nassella tenuissima Tate’s Grass-tree (Yacca) Xanthorrea semiplana var. tateana
Flowers: spring and early summer Trunk to 3m high. Juveniles have no trunk. Dense crown of grass-like leaves to
Reproduces: seed 1.5m. Flowers creamy-white on a cylindrical spike up to 3m long in spring. Flower
Dispersal: deliberate plantings, wind, animals, fodder, machinery, spikes form more following fire. Slow growing. Growth can be hastened by applying
vehicles, slashing and in soil. fertiliser. A range of birds, moths and butterflies visit the flowers. Grubs in flower
stalk are food for cockatoos.
Black-anther Flax-lily Dianella revoluta
Small clumping lily to 1m high. Leaves have long, rolled over
edges. Blue flowers (black anthers with orange base) above the
foliage line in spring and early summer. D.brevicaulis flowers
below the foliage line.
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10. Climbers
DON’T PLANT a garden escape! GROW ME instead
Bridal Creeper Asparagus asparagoides Native Lilac Hardenbergia violacea
Flowers: spring Climber or shrub with trailing and twining stems. Dark green leaves, clumps of
Reproduces: red berries containing seed in late spring, bright purple pea flowers in winter. Attractive climber, trailing pot-plant or small
also spreads via underground tuber shrub. Attracts butterflies. Full-sun to shade. Does not tolerate direct coastal
Dispersal: red berries containing seed in late spring, exposure.
also spreads via underground tubers.
Bridal Veil Asparagus declinatus Sweet Appleberry Billardiera cymosa
Flowers: winter Climber or small shrub to shin high. Dark green leaves, striking
Reproduces: green/blue berries containing seed in purple to blue flowers in spring, red/purple berries in summer.
late winter/early spring, also spreads via underground tubers Attracts butterflies. Full-sun to semi-shade. Does not tolerate direct
Dispersal: birds, lizards, humans (garden waste). coastal exposure.
Bluebell Creeper Sollya heterophylla Old Man’s Beard Clematis decipiens (formerly C. microphylla)
Flowers: spring and summer Climber reaching several metres with support, can also be planted as groundcover.
Reproduces: seed Masses of pale green/white flowers occur winter to early spring. Female flowers turn to
Dispersal: birds. fluffy seeds late spring. Full sun to partial shade. Does not tolerate direct
coastal exposure.
Blue Periwinkle Creeper Vinca major
Flowers: spring and summer
Reproduces: stem rooting, vegetatively
Dispersal: water, garden waste.
Lavatory Creeper Dipogon lignosus
Flowers: spring
Reproduces: seed pods, also spreads by underground tubers
Dispersal: seed pods ‘explode’, birds, dumped garden
waste or movement of contaminated soil.
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11. Natural cottage garden design (front yard)
Medium Shrubs
These gardens are relaxed and flowing, and are a wonderful place for local wildlife.
To achieve a natural cottage garden, mimic the flow and mix of plant species in natural
coastal areas. Allow plants to cascade over paths and lace through one another. Utilise
weaving paths and rustic furniture. Add a bird bath or hollow logs to attract and support
local wildlife. A natural cottage garden is easy to achieve with local coastal plants as many Cushion Bush
species flower in winter, providing a colourful garden year-round.
Groundcovers, herbs and small shrubs
The design below shows how you can use local plants to create a natural cottage garden
design in your front yard. Front yards have a focus on street presentation and welcome
people to your home. The plants featured in the design can tolerate direct coastal
exposure and won’t block sea views. Apply this design to your own front yard or use
some of the elements to create a design of your own.
Crinkled Creeping Muntries
Hop-bush Boobialla
Large local
quarry rock Native Sticky Ruby
Pigface Goodenia Saltbush
Grasses and sedges
Recycled railway
sleepers laid
flush with gravel
Swale area with
local coloured Black-anther Coast Knobby
gravel Flax-lily Spear-grass Club-rush
Compacted road
base gravel with
sustainably sourced
ornamental gravel
coating
Mulch
0 1 2 3 4 5 m
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12. Natural cottage garden design (backyard)
Trees and tall shrubs
These gardens are relaxed and flowing, and are a wonderful place for local wildlife.
To achieve a natural cottage garden, mimic the flow and mix of plant species in natural
coastal areas. Allow plants to cascade over paths and lace through one another. Utilise
weaving paths and rustic furniture. Add bird baths, hollow logs and nesting boxes to
attract and support local wildlife. A natural cottage garden is easy to achieve with local
coastal plants as many species flower in winter, providing a colourful garden year-round.
Common
The design below shows how you can use local plants to create a natural cottage garden Boobialla Slender-leaved Red Mallee
design in your backyard. This backyard design has a focus on open space, while providing
privacy and social areas. The backyard has protection from direct coastal exposure so a Groundcovers, herbs and small shrubs
greater variety plants can be utilised, including those with height. Apply this design to your
own backyard or use some of the elements to create a design of your own.
Mulch
Round-leaf Native Ruby
Pigface Fuchsia Saltbush
Mounded area
Compacted road
Muntries Woolly New Paper Flower
base gravel with Holland Daisy
sustainably sourced
ornamental Grasses and sedges
gravel coating
Table and chairs
Tate’s Grass-tree Morning Flag Wallaby Grass
Stepping stones (Yacca)
using 100 x 200 mm
recycled red brick
pavers
Black-anthler Knobby
Flax-lily Club-rush
Climbers
100 x 200 mm
recycled red
brick pavers
Native Lilac Old Man’s
0 1 2 3 4 5 m (used as small Beard
shrub)
Swale area light
coloured local gravel
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13. Contemporary garden design (front yard)
Medium Shrubs
Contemporary gardens feature bold modern designs, with an emphasis on contrasts of
colour, texture and form. Many local coastal plants offer excellent colour and texture
to provide opportunity for bold designs. To develop your own contemporary garden,
create interesting garden bed shapes using a mix of plants and landscaping materials that
provide strong contrasts.
Cushion Bush
The design below shows how you can use local plants to create a contemporary garden
design in your front yard. Front yards have a focus on street presentation and welcome
people to your home. The plants featured in the design can tolerate direct coastal Groundcovers, herbs and small shrubs
exposure and won’t block sea views. Apply this design to your own front yard or use some
of the elements to create a design of your own.
Native Sticky Ruby
Pigface Goodenia Saltbush
Grasses and sedges
Mulch
Black-anthler Tate’s Grass-tree
500 x 500 mm Flax-lily (Yacca)
pavers
Recycled hardwood
timber edging
Compacted road
base gravel with
sustaibly sourced
ornamental gravel
coating
Bird bath/sculpture 0 1 2 3 4 5 m
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14. Contemporary garden design (backyard)
Trees and tall shrubs
Contemporary gardens feature bold modern designs, with an emphasis on contrasts of
colour, texture and form. Many local coastal plants offer excellent colour and texture
to provide opportunity for bold designs. To develop your own contemporary garden,
create interesting garden bed shapes using a mix of plants and landscaping materials that
provide strong contrasts. A simple outdoor setting suits contemporary garden designs.
The design below shows how you can use local plants to create a contemporary garden
design in your backyard. This backyard design has a focus on open space, while providing
privacy and social areas. The backyard has protection from direct coastal exposure so a Drooping Sheoak Southern Cypress
greater variety plants can be utilised, including those with height. Apply this design to Pine
your own backyard or use some of the elements to create a design of your own.
Groundcovers, herbs and small shrubs
Ruby Muntries
Upright railway Saltbush
sleepers
Grasses and sedges
500 x 500mm
pavers
Grass Tree Knobby Wallaby
(Yacca) Club-rush Grass
Table and chairs Climbers
Recycled hardwood Native Sweet
timber edging Lilac Appleberry
Sustainably sourced
ornamental gravel
Local gravel
contrasting colour
Mulch 0 1 2 3 4 5 m
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15. Growing local coastal plants
When to plant Planting is best done in the cooler months through autumn and winter. The Fertilising Fertilisers aren’t usually needed with local native plants. If you decide to
ideal time is after the autumn opening rains when the soil is moist, fertilise, seek advice from your local nursery, as products with high levels of
and plants have ample time to establish roots before the warm weather phosphorus can harm some local native plants. You’ll want to avoid rapid
kicks in. growth that makes your local plants leggy, weak and short-lived.
Water-in your new plants. Over the first summer they may need an Maintaining Pruning is beneficial for many local plants. Most species will appreciate
Watering
occasional deep watering, but no more than once a week. After their first your local a light trim to keep their shape, promote new growth and encourage
summer, they should cope on rainfall alone. Prior to severe heat waves, give plants flowering. Pruning is best done after flowering, usually late spring or early
your plants a thorough watering, so water penetrates deep into the soil. summer. Young plants can be pruned lightly and regularly. Older plants can
be refreshed with a more extensive prune after flowering. Replace old plants
Your aim is to establish strong, deep root systems which are water-efficient that die or become straggly.
and drought tolerant. Over-watering leaches nutrients from the soil and
creates excessive growth, less flowering and shorter-lived plants. Potted local plants need a little more care than those planted out in
gardens. Water your pot plants more regularly in summer, and apply a low-
Be mindful of current water restrictions and the prescribed times allocated phosphorus fertiliser in spring and summer (check with your local nursery
to gardeners for watering. which product is best). Don’t over-apply fertiliser as it can harm local native
plants. Some plants may need re-potting in the future.
Mulch and A layer of mulch added to your garden can reduce evaporative water loss
gravels by more than seventy percent.1 Organic mulch keeps soil temperatures Sustainable You can help the environment by using sustainable and locally sourced
down, which benefits root density, suppresses weed growth, and helps to landscaping materials, and avoid materials taken from natural ecosystems, such as moss
promote good soil structure and productivity. rocks, river stones, fallen logs and red gum mulch. More information on
sustainable landscaping can be found on the Botanic Gardens website.
Apply 5–10 cm of mulch or gravel, creating a bowl shape around the plant to http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/botanicgardens/Learn/
help retain water. To avoid plant disease, keep mulch away from plant stems. Sustainable_Landscapes_Project
More For further information on establishing local native plants and how you can
information make your garden wildlife friendly, visit www.backyards4wildlife.com.au
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SA Department of Environment and Natural Resources – www.backyards4wildlife.com.au
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16. Sourcing local coastal plants Useful resources
These resources are complementary to this guide. From picturesque images
of our local coastline, to more in depth gardening resource material, they
Kangaroo Island is fortunate to have nurseries that stock local coastal may provide further inspiration and information. Happy planting!
plants, including the Kanagroo Island Natural Resources Management
Board’s Seedbank and Nursery.
Ask your local plant nursery for plants that are of ‘local provenance’ Internet
Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board
meaning plants grown from seeds or cuttings collected from your local
www.kinrm.sa.gov.au
area, catchment or neighbourhood. These plants have adapted to local
conditions, so are the best plants for your garden. Check out the efforts of KI’s award-winning environmental advocacy
group Eco-Action www.eco-action.com.au
You can often place orders in advance with local nurseries in winter –
On-line Native Vegetation Guide for Kangaroo Island Region
spring to collect for late autumn planting. Advance orders are
(select ‘coastal’) www.plantguide.org.au
recommended if you want larger quantities of plants, or don’t want to
substitute if species aren’t available. Many growers are also able to supply Backyards for Wildlife www.backyards4wildlife.com.au
plants for commercial orders such as councils, schools, other nurseries,
State Flora www.stateflora.com.au
industries and landscapers.
Trees for Life www.treesforlife.org.au
Garden Plants that are Known to Become Serious Coastal Weeds
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/Conservation/Coastal_marine/
Adelaides_Living_Beaches/Resources
Sustainable Landscapes Project
www.environment.sa.gov.au/botanicgardens//Learn/Sustainable_
Landscapes_Project
Sustainable Gardening Australia website www.sgaonline.org.au
Books
It’s Blue with Five Petals-Kangaroo Island Field Guide - Ann Prescott
Kangaroo Island’s Native Plants - Ivan Holliday, Bev and Dean Overton
Acknowledgements Text: Claire Lock and Di De Laine, Rural Solutions SA.
The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board and Eco-Action gratefully
acknowledge the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management
Board for allowing their Coastal Gardens Planting Guide to be adapted for Kangaroo
Island. We also acknowledge and thank the following people for their input and
photographs: Pip Masters, Neil Bell, Veronica Bates, Colin Wilson, Rory Wiadrowski,
Ron Sandercock, Doug Fotheringham, Nick Fewster, Ben Moulton, Caroline Taylor,
Tony Flaherty, Sharn Lucas, Todd Berkinshaw, Phil Elson, Bill Doyle, and Matthew Baker
(Tasmanian Herbarium).
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17. Kangaroo Island
Natural Resources Management Board
Head Office
37 Dauncey Street
Kingscote SA 5223
Government Phone (08) 8553 4300
of South Australia Fax (08) 8553 4399
Kangaroo Island Email info@kinrm.com.au
Natural Resources
Management Board
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