| Attracting Birds with Native Plants
Watching birds in the garden can be a real joy, whether viewed from a seat in the garden or looking through a window from inside. The things we put into a garden and where they are put will affect the number, type and location of birds we find entering the garden....(Excerpt from page) Click to read more
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Australian Natives
Australia has one of the largest and most diverse range of indigenous plants in the world, that included plants suited cultivation in almost any part of the world.
Many natives have evolved to withstand harsh conditions.
Some species are tolerant of saline conditions, some to arid conditions, some make excellent windbreaks, some withstand pollution, others tolerate flooding and more.
It is important to remember that the natives that come from your own area have evolved to cope, even thrive under those local conditions. ...(Excerpt from page) Click to read more
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Banksias
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Boronias
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Callistemon -Bottlebrush
A genus of about 34 species, mostly Australian, but a few recorded in other countries. In more recent times the Callistemon genus has been (scientifically) merged into Melaleuca. Many though who work in horticulture however, still continue to use the term callistemon....(Excerpt from page) Click to read more
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Grevillea Hybrids
 The number of Grevillea varieties is immense and since the late 20th century, has been expanding rapidly. The genus has a great deal of horticultural potential as a garden shrub, amenity plant and commercial cut flower; and enthusiasts, principally in Australia, but also elsewhere, have become active in developing new cultivars....(Excerpt from page) Click to read more
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Grevilleas
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Leptospermum
 The genus Leptospermum (Common Name: Tea tree) includes over 80 species, mostly Australian indigenous plants, from the family Myrtaceae....(Excerpt from page) Click to read more
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Melaleucas
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| Native Flowers for Winter
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Water Wise Australian Plants
 As drought and the heat of summer sets in, many gardens begin to look limp and tired. Lawns burn, plants wilt, flowers fade and leaves drop. Every summer we waste hours of time and thousands of litres of water trying to keep our gardens looking fresh. Despite living in the driest continent on Earth, most Australian gardeners still use tender exotic plants which cannot cope with long periods of hot, dry weather.
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Westringia
 Genus: Westringia
Family: Lamiaceae...(Excerpt from page) Click to read more
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