20 acre bush block
Around 400,000 years ago, quite recent in geological terms, this land was part of the Southern Ocean floor and this is evidenced by the limestone, sand and marine fossils here today. As you can see, the block is largely uncleared and provides a pocket of habitat in an area that is predominantly sheep grazing country. Well over a thousand tubestock plants have gone into 3 acres around the house. These are mainly Western Australian natives, compatible with conditions here. Plant selection is based on tolerance of poor soil and low water requirements. These plants provide diverse feeding opportunities and extend the availability of food with different flowering times.
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The birds in the 'From the verandah' section can be viewed from the front verandah of the house allowing a year round insight into many of the behaviours of resident birds and the opportunity to see how visitors fit in.
8-10 metres away is a stand of trees including banksias, pink gums, buddlejahs, callistemon and a swamp she-oak (which the bees love when it's flowering). As well there are small shrubs and an area of grass/weeds with two leaf and bark-mulched garden beds.
8-10 metres away is a stand of trees including banksias, pink gums, buddlejahs, callistemon and a swamp she-oak (which the bees love when it's flowering). As well there are small shrubs and an area of grass/weeds with two leaf and bark-mulched garden beds.
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