Propagating Lomandra – 8th January 2019
One of the main plants we use in erosion control and creek management is Lomandras – the Australian mat rush. Propagating these form our own seed is our next project.
Callistemon Path maintenance – 1st January 2019
It’s been some time now since we made the Callistemon path to the south of the driveway and it was badly in need of some maintenance.
Cutting back the Oles… Again – 4th May 2018
As you may know our place is extensively planted with Oleander trees. A left over from previous owners.
Part of our long-term plan is to remove all of the Oleanders over time.
Brachychiton Webbing Caterpillars/Moths – 28 February 2108
One morning you wake up and your prized Brachychiton sp.(Flame Tree/Bottle Tree/Kurrajong) looks like it has been attacked by very tiny bondage experts!
Tiny white ropes have tied up all the stems sand branches, and the leaves are gathered in tiny bundles and bound.
Finishing off the South Path Rock Drain – 6th December 2017
Managing the water that flows over the property in big rain events is an ongoing job. Today we ‘finished’ the first South path rock drain and it’s downhill flow area.
Planting out the new North Face bank – 6th October 2017
After clearing and widening the Dragonfuit level with the excavator we needed to plant out the new bank we had created at the eastern end of the level.
The bank was made with excess mountain soil from the excavation.
Getting Rid of the Palms! – 1st September 2017
Just below the backyard and down towards the Orchard are a number of large Palm Trees. We have not identified the exact species, but we believe they are not native palms. Specifically not ‘native’ to this area.
Our overriding aim is to remove as many as the exotic and non-indigenous plants.
Planting the North Face – 8th August 2017
One plan we have had almost since we arrived two years ago, is to plant the “North Face”.
The “North Face” is the steep open slope that falls away quickly in front of the deck. It is open and very steep and really needs some trees replaced.
Lots of Birds about – 25th July 2017
Despite the cold nights, the weather lately has been sunny and warm. At times even hot. This seems to have brought out a large number of birds that we see daily, passing the deck or on our way around the property. While most of the regulars are here, we also seem to...
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