Plants and planting
Choosing the right plants for your garden is a thrilling journey that goes beyond mere aesthetics—it’s about creating a living, breathing tapestry that harmonizes with your vision and the environment.
Having understood your local climate and soil conditions and created your design, you now turn your attention to the plant selection, ultimate size and the shapes, colours and textures that will bring your garden alive. This means understanding your own climatic region, and what plants will thrive in your conditions.
In this section, we guide you through the art and science of selecting plants for your garden. We share insights on suitable native plants, their characteristics, and how to cultivate a thriving ecosystem that reflects your unique style and preferences.
Plants and planting stories
Plants 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 storyRenewing a section of the garden
Many of us have established native gardens. But there comes a time when renewing a section of the garden becomes essential. Here is my critique of how my renewal process…
View storyThe Wartook Gardens in the Grampians
The Wartook Gardens are located in the Grampians. We have progressively developed the gardens over the last 50 years. Here is a short story about our garden design and planting.…
View storyMy Southern Tablelands garden
My Southern Tablelands garden follows the style of many country gardens. It has formal garden beds and lawns rather than bush plantings and winding paths. Here is my design philosophy…
View storyBonsai native plants
Have you ever wanted to bonsai native plants? Here is an outline of what bonsai culture is, what plants work and some resources to draw on. What does bonsai culture…
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