You didn't happen to ask whether she minded having them posted on this forum?
No I didn't.... and I wouldn't be comfortable doing so. But I will PM you.
Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: All Australian Native garden - anyone attempted it? 88Nov 02, 2008 12:05 pm Good to know how you are managing the system. Your post has given us some very good ideas .. we are pretty keen to support the natural eco system. Our area was previously wetlands (there are still lots of creeks and waterways that the developers are using for water recycling and water management) so we think this style will fit right in. In fact we have an existing creek on the other side of our back fence .
Thanks again Shrek. Re: All Australian Native garden - anyone attempted it? 89Nov 02, 2008 10:04 pm I bought the December Better Homes & Gardens today for the DIY dry creek section. The pics in there are s bit un-inspiring after seeing Shrek's garden though I may still give it a go though ... Re: All Australian Native garden - anyone attempted it? 90Nov 02, 2008 11:14 pm donuts I bought the December Better Homes & Gardens today for the DIY dry creek section. The pics in there are s bit un-inspiring after seeing Shrek's garden though I may still give it a go though ... I agree donuts. We bought it as well and thought the design was a bit tired. Oh well at least it gives you an idea of rock sizes . Re: All Australian Native garden - anyone attempted it? 91Nov 04, 2008 12:33 pm DeeElle donuts I bought the December Better Homes & Gardens today for the DIY dry creek section. The pics in there are s bit un-inspiring after seeing Shrek's garden though I may still give it a go though ... I agree donuts. We bought it as well and thought the design was a bit tired. Oh well at least it gives you an idea of rock sizes . Hope it wasn't the only reason you bought the mag I feel bad for talking it up now... ...I got a bit more out of the words...was interested in the steps and dimension than the piccies...I picked up a couple of cheap magazines on my last country trip which had a dry bed pics in it...I'll scan (shhh!) and post when I get to a scanner. I think the rock sizes are critical for getting it right...went to the local landscape supplier yesterday and I reckon I'll need to use 20-50 mm ungraded pebbles and 50-150 mm ungraded pebbles to get the "look" right...plus some bigger yonnies scattered through the design. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: All Australian Native garden - anyone attempted it? 92Nov 04, 2008 12:52 pm Congrats to shreksm for a great vision in turning that area into a native garden. A few years growth, a gum tree or two and it would start looking a lot like a little pond in the bush where I used to spend hours as a kid.
But I must say, in the most delicate and respectful manner I can, it still looks spiky, spindly, and scrubby. And that's how every native garden I've seen has ended up. This is not being critical or negative, just a personal observation on what you end up with by using natives. Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves. - Dale Carnegie Re: All Australian Native garden - anyone attempted it? 93Nov 04, 2008 3:55 pm Cabinfever Congrats to shreksm for a great vision in turning that area into a native garden. A few years growth, a gum tree or two and it would start looking a lot like a little pond in the bush where I used to spend hours as a kid. But I must say, in the most delicate and respectful manner I can, it still looks spiky, spindly, and scrubby. And that's how every native garden I've seen has ended up. I used to think the same but have seen some well established, pruned and well thought out mass planted natives that look good. I also used to think that the Australian landscape was depressing but have changed my mind and am starting to appreciate the harsh beauty of the native garden. Re: All Australian Native garden - anyone attempted it? 94Nov 04, 2008 6:17 pm to_do_list Hope it wasn't the only reason you bought the mag I feel bad for talking it up now... ...I got a bit more out of the words...was interested in the steps and dimension than the piccies...I picked up a couple of cheap magazines on my last country trip which had a dry bed pics in it...I'll scan (shhh!) and post when I get to a scanner. Don't feel bad Mike, I had a flick thru before I bought it so I knew what I was getting! Would love to see those pics when you can (scan)... Will still have a go at it when I get around to it, looks like a good challenge for a non-gardeny type like me who has no real idea but keen to learn... Re: All Australian Native garden - anyone attempted it? 95Nov 08, 2008 4:22 pm Hi all.
Shreksm - thanks for posting all those awesome pics. It looks fabulous. to Cabinfever - isn't it part of the all Aussie natives garden to be spikey and spindly? Hopefully in a few months I may be able to inspire you that they can look a bit fuller? We are planning to keep ours well groomed and a bit more mass planted wtih (probably) less of the grasses throughout and just used as borders. I am VERY excited for April to come around. The local nursery suggeted waiting until then as it was a bit cooler and some of the saplings would suffer through the summer heat.. So I am trying to be patient.. but.. it's not working! Oh well, gives us a chance to build our fence first I guess.. Re: All Australian Native garden - anyone attempted it? 96Nov 11, 2008 2:21 am This is very interesting and seeing the pics I think some of you will know the answer to my question. Some time ago, an experienced landscaper (whose contact details I've since lost) told me about a good practical book called something like "Grow what where" or "what plant where". Google search came up with books with both these titles but can someone tell me which is the good book. Or if you know of any other simple guide books on this topic I'd appreciate it. Re: All Australian Native garden - anyone attempted it? 98Nov 11, 2008 11:58 pm jamiet I have Grow What Where. I don't have the other book but Grow What Where is pretty good. Thanks jamiet, Can I confirm this is the same book that you have? It seems like a good reference book for native plants. Grow What Where, 3rd Edition (edit) By Natalie Peate, Gwenda Macdonald, Alice Talbot 400 pages Publisher: Bloomings Books 2006 Paperback - ISBN: 187647355X - AU $49.95 Re: All Australian Native garden - anyone attempted it? 99Nov 12, 2008 9:42 am Hi thlo,
I have that book, haven't used it much yet, but it seems really good. I like the way the chapters are set out...It also came with a CD rom, which I also haven't used yet...have to build our house first 'chelle We have a hand-over date...15/10...but I won't hold my breath! http://people-in-glass-houses.blogspot.com/ Fig Landscapes has produced an e-book and native plant index, available for purchase from their website. It's a great resource, full of inspiration and tips. Another… 1 12898 This is one of the reasons I decided to go overseas for my double glazed windows. As the builder indicated, he's worked on many upmarket builds, these were the most well… 13 20646 Hi All, Our current 16 year old ducted gas heating is broken and needs an urgent replacement and appreciate any advise from the industry experts to make a decision for… 0 4187 |