Native garden australia

This idyllic garden at Lucy and Gordy's beach shack, Silvermoon, is a complete escape from their inner-city lives. See the before and afters!

Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.

The sandy dunes of Sorrento, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, are hardly what plant-lover’s dream about. Combined with cold, wet southerlies, hot northerlies and the salt laden air, even the most experienced of gardeners would find establishing a garden here almost impossible. But landscaper Steve Taylor has worked his magic and created a stunning, unique Mediterranean garden which is full of inspiration. With ornamental pears, stone walls and loads of beautiful green plants, there is so…

Discover the charm of Australian native small trees with this in-depth guide. This article introduces a variety of native trees like the Banksias and Wattles, ideal for adding a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly touch to your garden. Learn about species such as the Cootamundra Wattle, Sydney Golden Wattle, and others that thrive in Australian soils and attract a diverse range of birds and insects. Perfect for garden enthusiasts seeking eco-friendly and attractive options.

One of the key principles in garden design is the use of spaces, or voids. Here are tips for how to design spaces in your native garden

Making the switch from exotics to natives completely transformed this garden and both the owners and local wildlife are reaping the rewards. See more.

Six leading landscape designers reveal their favourite Australian native garden plants to give your home a truly local feel.

Ben Scott Garden Design is a boutique garden design studio. We craft plant-rich outdoor spaces with soul, serving as a sanctuary and seamless extension of the architecture.

With careful planning, you can create a tranquil garden, one that is peaceful and restful. 10 tips for a tranquil garden.