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Native ground covers for dam wall
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Posted by mrsxtro QLD, Australia (My Page) on Wed, Feb 15, 06 at 2:14
Hello all.
I have 8 acres of bush in south east Queensland. We have had a dam dug and are having a few problems with erosion of the dam wall when it rains. From all that I have read, it would seem planting some sort of matting grass would be the best solution. Anyone have any suggestions for matting, fast growing, native grasses or groundcovers for a dry, clay soil in full sun?
Thanks in advance.
-mrsxtro |
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RE: Native ground covers for dam wall
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| Consider Digitaria didactyla, Queensland Blue Couch. It has the advantage of being commercially available as seed or turf, as it is used as a lawn grass. It's a native. |
RE: Native ground covers for dam wall
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| I will just give you the genus names because in Melbourne the species will probably be different to those occuring up in QLD. Close to the water
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Carex sp.
Mentha sp.
Lobelia sp.
Typha sp.
Phragmites sp.
Lythrum sp
Pericaria sp
Myriophyllum sp. Further up the bank
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Poa sp.
Einadia sp
Atriplex sp
Wahlenbergia sp
Calocephalus sp Many others but these are a good start to provide cover and a bit of colour at the same time. Plant them densely for best results. |
RE: Native ground covers for dam wall
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| Myoporum parvifolium is a great native spreading groundcover that thrives on clay soils. |
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