She worked on terraces around the main house and created an indigenous garden above the house, with aloes and proteas, Cape heaths and indigenous trees. |
The sugarbirds were present throughout the year, and nested extensively in the proteas in April and May. |
All erect proteas are pollinated by sugarbirds, which visit the flowers for their nectar. |
This bird is a ground forager, feeding on proteas, casuarinas and other small trees. |
Researchers found a simple solution that can double the shelf life of proteas and can especially benefit the export market. |
It brings new life for proteas, certain trees and fynbos plants. |