Australian native trees garden ideas

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

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.

Materials: Recycled railway sleepers. Off form concrete stairs. Deco granite. Corten steel. Planting: Banksia serrata, Lomandra tanika, Westringia fruticosa, Myoporum parvifolium, Echium candicans, Lavendula dentata. Furniture: Eco Outdoor

Australian native garden design has endless opportunities. These beautiful Australian landscapes show just some of the unique flora on offer.

Gardener and designer Tim Pilgrim has transformed a once flat block of land into a magical garden that blooms and evolves with the seasons.

There’s a huge selection of native grasses to choose from and most are drought-tolerant and don’t require a lot of care.

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

While gardening trends come and go, the enthusiasm for natural-style gardens is proving something of stayer. A new survey of such gardens shows us how we might introduce more wildness into our patch.