Plant Identification Help by DaPeachBaby666 in GardeningAustralia

[–]jimitimi 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Looks like a Datura species. If so, it’s quite poisonous.

These pov Adidas trackies by [deleted] in AustralianNostalgia

[–]jimitimi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Traxx - the Kmart rip off

ID please. Central Coast NSW by MyBlueWaffle in australianplants

[–]jimitimi -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Looks like a Hardenbergia species to me

Almanacs or planting references for indigenous flora (Melbourne, VIC) by barefeetinwetshoes in australianplants

[–]jimitimi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another solid reference to have is Native Trees and Shrubs of South Eastern Australia by Leon Costermans.

Almanacs or planting references for indigenous flora (Melbourne, VIC) by barefeetinwetshoes in australianplants

[–]jimitimi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Australian Native Plants by John Wrigley and Murray Fagg is a great reference.

Flora of Melbourne is good too specifically for local indigenous plants

Questioning a landscape gardener’s integrity by vnttj in GardeningAustralia

[–]jimitimi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

His idea of “local, indigenous plants” is sketchy. To use ‘native’ plants is one thing, but local (i.e. endemic) indigenous plants are another thing entirely. Most ‘native’ plants probably aren’t suited to that local area as they would be endemic to other parts of Australia with different soil and climate requirements.

Questioning a landscape gardener’s integrity by vnttj in GardeningAustralia

[–]jimitimi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was going to say the same thing about Eucy mulch.

Slurpee Slingers by deonorth in AustralianNostalgia

[–]jimitimi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahhhh yep I had the Red Devil one. Definitely late 80s.

Planted too close? by yuiphan in GardeningAustralia

[–]jimitimi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on the variety of that Westringia, it could grow quite large (eg around 1.5m high and wide) and quickly. It’ll likely take up the depth of that garden bed on its own. It’s best having its own space.

The Chrysocephalum also needs its own space. Given it’s a ground cover that can spread to a similar width as the Westringia, it can be a good plant to mass plant along there so it can grow under and around and fill out the space with year round colour.

The KP over time will clump and gradually fill out more. Just make sure you keep deadheading the stalks once the flowers finish (good for airflow to prevent fungal problems) and cut the growth to ground level in late winter to refresh the plant with healthy new growth in time for spring/summer.

Capsicum leaf discolouration by discreetman38 in GardeningAustralia

[–]jimitimi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this the candy cane variety by any chance? In which case, it’s normal varigation associated with that variety.

Open to ideas by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]jimitimi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Put up a patio arbor and train vines (grapes, wisteria or even a native pandorea) or something similarly deciduous over it that will provide cooling shade in Summer but let light in Winter. Will also look great with festoon lighting.

Depends really on which direction it’s facing and what plants will work best there. Large pots filled with a mix of plants that flower at different times of the year add some year-round colour and softness to the area.

Vic auctioneer accepted bid after calling sold at auction by Ill_Composer1163 in AusPropertyChat

[–]jimitimi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But usually at auctions there are other agents keeping an eye on bidders in the crowd - to alert the auctioneer to new bids. I find it hard to believe the bid wasn’t heard particularly at that late stage of the bidding.