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.
How to grow Australian native wildflower seeds by climate zone
When to sow native wildflower seeds, by climate zone: Temperate, Mediterranean WA, subtropical, SA, tropical and arid. How to prepare, sow and establish.
How to grow Australian native wildflower seeds by climate zone
When to sow native wildflower seeds, by climate zone: Temperate, Mediterranean WA, subtropical, SA, tropical and arid. How to prepare, sow and establish.
Spring weeding guide in Australia: Tackling the worst offenders
Ten of the most persistent weeds in our gardens. How each one spreads, the right tools for removal and a step-by-step eradication approach to beat them.
Spring weeding guide in Australia: Tackling the worst offenders
Ten of the most persistent weeds in our gardens. How each one spreads, the right tools for removal and a step-by-step eradication approach to beat them.
Tough, unfussy and beautiful: A guide to Australian eremophilas
Over 220 endemic species, evolved to flower through winter and spring with almost no care. A guide to 15 eremophilas from weeping trees to silver groundcovers.
Tough, unfussy and beautiful: A guide to Australian eremophilas
Over 220 endemic species, evolved to flower through winter and spring with almost no care. A guide to 15 eremophilas from weeping trees to silver groundcovers.
Australian native garden plants that thrive in acidic soil
Many of our native plants aren't just adapted to acid, they require it. Here are some Australian native options that thrive in acidic soil with no amendment.
Australian native garden plants that thrive in acidic soil
Many of our native plants aren't just adapted to acid, they require it. Here are some Australian native options that thrive in acidic soil with no amendment.
10 Australian native plants with unusually dark flowers
Dark flowers have extreme pigmentation in red, maroon or purple. In the Australian flora, it serves several functions and creates unique and beautiful plants.
10 Australian native plants with unusually dark flowers
Dark flowers have extreme pigmentation in red, maroon or purple. In the Australian flora, it serves several functions and creates unique and beautiful plants.
13 perfectly purple Australian native garden plants
Discover the tree hovea to chocolate-scented lily, with the ecology behind why their purple coloured flowers attracts both bees and birds in a garden.
13 perfectly purple Australian native garden plants
Discover the tree hovea to chocolate-scented lily, with the ecology behind why their purple coloured flowers attracts both bees and birds in a garden.
10 delicate Australian native lilies that flower in spring
10 delicate native lilies that flower in spring, with how to grow each one and why these underground-dwelling plants appear and vanish within a single season.
10 delicate Australian native lilies that flower in spring
10 delicate native lilies that flower in spring, with how to grow each one and why these underground-dwelling plants appear and vanish within a single season.
Where to see wildflowers growing naturally in Australia
Where to see Australia's wildflower's in nature, state by state, with rough timing for each region and how to grow your own wildflower displays at home.
Where to see wildflowers growing naturally in Australia
Where to see Australia's wildflower's in nature, state by state, with rough timing for each region and how to grow your own wildflower displays at home.
16 Australian native plants for a beautiful rockery garden
A dry, hot exposed bank is a challenging spot in a garden. But build a rockery there and you are matching the conditions that many natives evolved in.
16 Australian native plants for a beautiful rockery garden
A dry, hot exposed bank is a challenging spot in a garden. But build a rockery there and you are matching the conditions that many natives evolved in.
The 10 best Australian natives for supressing weeds in your garden
The ten plants here are grouped by how they suppress weeds and where they do it. It does take some time, but once in place, these plants keep weeds at bay.
The 10 best Australian natives for supressing weeds in your garden
The ten plants here are grouped by how they suppress weeds and where they do it. It does take some time, but once in place, these plants keep weeds at bay.
How to grow boronias: the right variety for your climate zone
Boronias have a reputation as difficult. This climate-zone guide covers the species that suit your garden and the drainage and care they need to thrive.
How to grow boronias: the right variety for your climate zone
Boronias have a reputation as difficult. This climate-zone guide covers the species that suit your garden and the drainage and care they need to thrive.
10 of Australia's Weeds of National Significance from our gardens
Many of Australia's worst weeds began as garden plants. Learn to spot them, remove them and replace them: sweet briar, blackberry, St John's wort and more.
10 of Australia's Weeds of National Significance from our gardens
Many of Australia's worst weeds began as garden plants. Learn to spot them, remove them and replace them: sweet briar, blackberry, St John's wort and more.
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