Australian Native Plants Society (Australia)
Garden styles
Australia enjoys an astonishing range of unusual and beautiful plants which suit many different garden styles. Choices include the untouched natural garden, arid, country, walkabout, grassland, cottage, wildflower, small and courtyard, plus formal gardens where control, however unobtrusive, is of the essence.
What kind of garden style are you aiming for?
- Are you envisioning a garden with a formal look, or one that is softer, with a more natural feel?
- Would you like to experiment with vibrant bursts of colour, or prefer a palette dominated by soothing shades of green?
- Is there an opportunity to harmonise with the surrounding environment or do you need screening for privacy?
In this section, we offer insights into various styles that you can consider for your native garden and how they will help you achieve your vision.
Garden styles stories
Small rainforest garden in Brisbane
Carol Guard is justly proud of her small rainforest garden in suburban Brisbane. This story outlines how she built a sense of community, committed to a design and selected her…
View storySmall native gardens and courtyards
Do you have a small garden or courtyard that you’d like to be native? This article outlines the types of small gardens and coutyards, as well as how to design…
View storyA three dimensional garden in Brisbane
We recently visited a garden like no other – it was a three dimensional garden in Brisbane! Garden Design Study Group visit to the garden of Dennis Higgins I recently…
View storyCreating a native cottage garden
Have you ever wondered how to go about creating a cottage garden with native plants? The idea of a cosy cottage garden, with herbaceous borders of annuals and perennials against…
View storyStunning native rooftop garden
Imagine a rooftop garden full of stunning native plants, blowing in the breeze – it’s magic! Commitment to sustainability Back in 2019, the Mirvac team, Didi Stigter and Victoria Stiles,…
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