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Discover a variety of fast-growing, native climbing plants and vines perfect for your Australian garden in this exciting list. From the always stunning Clematis aristata, also known as Old Mans Beard, to the unique texture of Pandorea pandorana, or Wonga Vine—these native beauties are not only low-maintenance but also enhance the native wildlife attraction. Read the full article to find the right climbers for your garden and elevate your outdoor spaces with native flora that thrives in...

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Design a beautiful Australian native garden with drought tolerant plants, mulch tips, and landscape ideas

The best native plants to put on a show in pots.

Grevillea 'Pink Lady' I find grevilleas abit hit and miss in my yard but like last weeks 'Ellabella' this is another groundcovering grevillea that has proven hardy here. Planted this one in spring 3-4 years ago and it's never looked back now approaching 2.5meters across. It's starting to break out its numerous bird attracting flowers and when the main flush is over in a couple months I'll give it a light prune of its slightly prickly foliage to keep it compact.

Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) and Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos). The silver blue of the grass really sets off the orange: exponentially more striking than Kangaroo Paw on its own. Kan…

Answers to the increasingly popular topic in Australia: ‘How do I grow natives in pots, courtyards and small gardens’. As well as hanging baskets!

Mallee Design native Australian garden design. Servicing Southern Sydney Bulli Coledale Thirroul Wollongong Sutherland Shire Illawarra. Landscape Designer Native plant specialist and horticulturist. Sustainable gardens, Wildlife habitat conservation and land management.

This week, I picked my first Tasmanian Waratahs for the season. I have one bush that flowers in late October - just a bit earlier than the rest. Almost over night, it seemed to be covered in bright red blooms. Most people associate the Waratah with New South Wales, probably because its is that states floral emblem, but Victoria and Tasmania are also home to some wonderful species of waratah. At Swallows Nest Farm, we are lucky to be growing the waratah endemic to Tasmania called Telopea...

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