Recent gale force winds caused havoc to our lifestyles. They inflicted damage to infrastructure and many gardens. Effective windbreaks can greatly reduce the impact of gale force winds. Having been a resident of the Southern Highlands for over thirty years I have become accustomed to the ferocity of winds experienced in our region. Traditionally they [...]
Many different types of ecological communities exist within the Southern Highlands. It is important that people understand what an ecological community is as many of Wingecarribee Shire’s ecological communities are classified as endangered by either the State or Federal Government and are protected by law. An ecological community is defined as a group of actually [...]
1- The objective of the planting is to enhance the ecological value of the site working within the guidelines of the Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve Plan of Management. 2- To establish a forest / woodland vegetation community consisting of primarily pioneer tree and shrub canopies to assist in the regeneration of a native vegetation cover [...]
Contrary to popular belief, native plants can be used to create spectacular results in formal gardens. Formal gardens are gardens with Read more →
(Gardening Australia Fact Sheet – Australian Cut Flower). Australia has a diverse and unique native flora that has evolved on Read more →
Every week for nearly two decades a small group of volunteers has been systematically weeding and assisting natural regeneration on Read more →
In the Southern Highlands we have an amazing range of birds that occur naturally. Surrounding our urban areas a bounty Read more →
When Science is Considered the Facts Remain. Last month I explained some of the science behind creating an effective windbreak Read more →
Our planting team has been busy over spring with one of our projects being the wind farm at Bungendore. Wariapendi was approached to revegetate an area of severe erosion. The planting was undertaken after earthworks had reshaped the site. With Read more →
Contrary to popular belief, native plants can be used to create spectacular results in formal gardens. Formal gardens are gardens with well-defined lines and strong structure. Plants are often used in geometric layout with the use of clipped and stylized plant Read more →
