…us rubida) Tree everlasting (Ozothamnus ferrugineus) Commonly used exotic plants include: Grass and Lilies Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca) Wild Iris (Dietes grandiflora) Day Lily (Hemerocallis spp.) New Z…
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…rops planted in the garden. Some companionable plants Basil helps repel flies and mosquitoes. Birch dead leaves encourage compost fermentation. Borage in the strawberry patch may increase the yield. Ca…
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…with tomatoes The most frequent companion planting question we get is for tomatoes. Recommended for planting with tomatoes are asparagus, basil, beans, calendula, carrots, chives, cleome, cosmos, cucu…
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…oted fruit trees. There are many common and uncommon varieties of apples and pears, cherries and apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, figs, mulberries etc – in fact, a veritable cornucopia of fruit tr…
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…be well drained, and be rich in compost and manure, known as humus. The addition of organic manures and compost is fundamental to the success of vegetable gardens. Organic matter provides nutrients fo…
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…well-rotted manure and mushroom compost to create a rich, friable texture. Vegie plants especially love this rich combination. This organic matter in the soil is also wonderful for holding onto water….
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…al natural beauty and ecological complexity encompassing wetlands and wooded areas next to the Yarra River. It is a tranquil and secluded contrast to surrounding suburbia. There are still many signific…
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…re into high, medium and low. An example of an appropriate watering schedule over a week using 2 litre per hour (LPH) drippers at the recommended spacing is shown below. The duration needs to be altere…
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…ession. The mulch should be well composted as the composting process consumes soil nitrogen at the expense of plant growth. When applied, it should be between 7.5 – 10cm deep and should be kept away fr…
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…eat but will need some watering. Companion Planting Companion planting amongst vegetables can help to reduce pest problems later on in summer by attracting pest predators and pollinators and by simply…
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…me time so everyone can see what others are growing and it is shared. The BAAG Vegie Swap Facebook page can be found at: http://www.facebook.com/baagvegieswap, and if you would like email reminders you…
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…Plants Symptoms: Drooping plants combined with leaf margins and tips browning (burning). Often accompanied by white speckles or even a white crusty build up on soil surface, visible when the potting mi…
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