Native Gardening Resources
We share practical resources for gardening in Australian conditions, with a focus on native and Indigenous plants, supporting local wildlife, managing weeds and invasives and working with the land. We hope gardeners will start to see the value and beauty of Australian native plants and how enjoyable they can be to care for when you have the right tools. Start with our Native Gardening Guide or explore the full library below.
Winter watering guide for Australian natives by climate zone
Avoid waterlogged Australian natives in your garden this winter, with advice on pots, root rot, new plantings and knowing when to get the hose out.
Winter watering guide for Australian natives by climate zone
Avoid waterlogged Australian natives in your garden this winter, with advice on pots, root rot, new plantings and knowing when to get the hose out.
12 ground-hugging Australian natives with spectacular flowers
12 ground-hugging Australian natives with spectacular flowers covering banksias, grevilleas, correa, dampiera, hibbertia and more, across all climate zones.
12 ground-hugging Australian natives with spectacular flowers
12 ground-hugging Australian natives with spectacular flowers covering banksias, grevilleas, correa, dampiera, hibbertia and more, across all climate zones.
12 Australian native plants that flower most of the year
Many Australian natives flower for much of the year. These 12 plants offer beautiful blooms, vibrant colour and attract local wildlife almost constantly.
12 Australian native plants that flower most of the year
Many Australian natives flower for much of the year. These 12 plants offer beautiful blooms, vibrant colour and attract local wildlife almost constantly.
How to dry Australian native flowers for the best result
Drying your native cut flowers is straightforward, but timing, positioning and environment all make a difference to how well colour and structure are preserved.
How to dry Australian native flowers for the best result
Drying your native cut flowers is straightforward, but timing, positioning and environment all make a difference to how well colour and structure are preserved.
8 fascinating Australian native fungi to look for in your garden
Native fungi in a garden is a good sign. Healthy gardens tend to develop fungal communities over time and their odd fruit and unique behaviours are fascinating.
8 fascinating Australian native fungi to look for in your garden
Native fungi in a garden is a good sign. Healthy gardens tend to develop fungal communities over time and their odd fruit and unique behaviours are fascinating.
10 Australian natives to help endangered species in your garden
Australian plants you can grow to help threatened species that depend on them. Find geographic notes so you know which will make a difference where you are.
10 Australian natives to help endangered species in your garden
Australian plants you can grow to help threatened species that depend on them. Find geographic notes so you know which will make a difference where you are.
15 dramatic Australian native plants for real impact in a garden
15 Australian native plants chosen for real impact, from a black plant to a waratah in white and flower spikes so vivid they can be seen from a great distance.
15 dramatic Australian native plants for real impact in a garden
15 Australian native plants chosen for real impact, from a black plant to a waratah in white and flower spikes so vivid they can be seen from a great distance.
10 Australian native plants with a hidden dark side
Ten Australian native plants with a hidden dark side, from the sting that lasts for years to the nut that poisons dogs and the seed that looks exactly like a chestnut.
10 Australian native plants with a hidden dark side
Ten Australian native plants with a hidden dark side, from the sting that lasts for years to the nut that poisons dogs and the seed that looks exactly like a chestnut.
12 Australian natives with texture, tactility and soft form
These 12 plants have forms so satisfying that the impulse to touch them is real. They range from cushions to spikes to woodland grasses with bristled heads.
12 Australian natives with texture, tactility and soft form
These 12 plants have forms so satisfying that the impulse to touch them is real. They range from cushions to spikes to woodland grasses with bristled heads.
How to support wildlife through winter in your Australian garden
How to support reptiles, native bees, frogs and small mammals in your Australian garden through winter. What each group needs and the payoff in spring.
How to support wildlife through winter in your Australian garden
How to support reptiles, native bees, frogs and small mammals in your Australian garden through winter. What each group needs and the payoff in spring.
Winter tasks in an Australian native garden by climate zone
What to prune, plant, mulch and protect in cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical, tropical and arid gardens in winter. Find your climate zone.
Winter tasks in an Australian native garden by climate zone
What to prune, plant, mulch and protect in cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical, tropical and arid gardens in winter. Find your climate zone.
How to protect your Australian native plants from frost organically
How to protect Australian native plants from frost organically with mulching, pre-frost watering, temporary covers and what not to do. No products needed.
How to protect your Australian native plants from frost organically
How to protect Australian native plants from frost organically with mulching, pre-frost watering, temporary covers and what not to do. No products needed.
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