Tag Archives: planting

Bush Gardening

Posted on October 3, 2016 by milly1108

Recently we were happy to invite a garden club to visit Moggill Haven so we could share the way that we have planted natives extensively and also how we have been co-operating with nature so that native plants are regenerating all … Continue reading →

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Choosing a new specimen tree

Posted on January 5, 2016 by milly1108

What to do for a new specimen tree? Moggill Pocket was aglow with Jacarandas (Jacaranda mimosifolia) in the springtime including the ones that previous owners had planted along our driveway. Jacaranda seedlings are often found in our gardens or lawns but … Continue reading →

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Everybody loves a grevillea.

Posted on August 30, 2014 by milly1108

The Grevillea Robyn Gordon has been a great favourite with Australian gardeners for many years because it can flower all year round, it is suited to dry conditions and can stand in the full sun. It can grow into a lovely 2m … Continue reading →

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Elsa Koala visits Moggill

Posted on July 4, 2013 by milly1108

On 22nd June the Land For Wildlife program (run by Brisbane City Council) hosted a breakfast at our place to to promote a deeper knowledge of koalas and to showcase our bush revegetation efforts. 30 or more people attended on a … Continue reading →

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Mulch, Glorious Mulch!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by milly1108

I’m pretty sure that I have read the heading for this post somewhere else…but it really does apply to Ian’s attitude. When it comes to gardening, nothing makes Ian as happy as spreading mulch around plants. This time he arranged for a … Continue reading →

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April 2012

Posted on May 9, 2012 by milly1108

Weather Still warm enough to be swimming in the home pool and for Ian to need to  keep grass and weeds constantly in check (mowing and spraying). Anzac Day brings the first cool weather. I think I like Autumn best out of … Continue reading →

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February 2012

Posted on February 22, 2012 by milly1108

Ian is cutting back the grass along bays then in groves to encourage more growth of the 100’s of plants we have raised since May/ June 2011 Bought kamakiri sharpeners and another kamakiri Bought stronger fencing wire for guarding figs … Continue reading →

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