Planning and design
A beautiful garden designed with the right Australian plants has many special qualities. It can be home for a variety of native birds, animals and insects. It can display an array of colours, stunning or subtle, and tantalise with a variety of scents. Frequently, it has a serenity often hard to find elsewhere.
But where to start? This section shares insights on how to get started on your native garden journey, or how to reimagine your existing garden. The process commences with clearly defining your objectives, establishing an overarching vision for your garden that inspires you and assessing the needs of your family and that of your site.
Planning and design stories
Stunning NSW South Coast gardens
A group of native plant enthusiasts from Canberra visited a number of stunning NSW South Coast gardens. Here is a rundown of the itinerary and the gardens visited. Starting at…
View storyA collector’s garden in Brisbane
Brenda Meehan has built a beautiful native collector’s garden in Brisbane on an 800 square metre rocky site. She has created an amazing mini botanic garden since 2011. Visit by…
View story‘Terra Australis’ garden maturing beautifully
The Terra Australis Garden is maturing beautifully. It was opened in 2019 and is one of the Gallery of Gardens at the National Arboretum in Canberra. Here is an update…
View storyPlants for subtropical garden design
There are a range of plants suitable for subtropical garden design. Here are a few for two different microclimates in the garden – one in dampled sunlight and the other…
View storyRegional climate and microclimate in garden design
When embarking on native garden design, be sure to consider the regional climate and microclimate. This improves your chances of success. This article outlines the major regional climates, as well…
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