Shade loving australian natives

Discover the perfect plants for part sun and shade in Australian native gardening. Many Australian native plants thrive in these conditions, making your garden both lush and diverse. Examples like grevillea provide stunning flowers while supporting local wildlife. If you're looking to enhance your backyard with beautiful, resilient plant varieties, this guide is just what you need. Read the full article to explore the best options for creating an attractive garden that fits your unique…

Ever wanted to grow a native garden in the shade. Here is a spectacular showcase of shady gardens, along with tips to consider in your design

One of the perennial gardening problems is finding plants that will thrive in shady spots next to fences or underneath established trees. Even more difficult is to find ones that also flower well in these conditions.

Before we launch into which plants to choose for shade, let’s clear up what is considered shade. Generally speaking, less than 6 hours of sunlight to an area of a garden is considered semi-shaded. In Perth however, shade plants do not fare well in afternoon or midday sun, even for a few hours, so this should also be a consideration.

Discover the unique types of banksias you can find thriving along the beautiful coasts of Victoria, Australia. These hardy Australian native plants are not only exquisite when in full bloom, but they also attract a variety of local bird species that love to visit them. From shrubs to taller trees, there are various banksia varieties to explore, each with its own charm and characteristics. If you want to learn more about these wonderful plants and how they can enhance your garden, check out…

All gardens can benefit from shade trees, and here we explore the best fast growing trees that a suitable for Australian gardens.

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 Australian Native Frangipani, or Hymenosporum flavum, thrives in sunny conditions alongside some semi-shade. This stunning plant offers lovely flowers and requires basic care, making it a great choice for your garden. While it's relatively easy to maintain, watch out for scale insects that can affect its health. Explore all you need to know about caring for this native beauty, including ideal planting places and care tips for optimal growth in your backyard.

Our garden is located on the south side of a steep hill overlooking the Woronora River at Bonnet Bay, just south of Sydney. When we bought the land, it was a beautiful, relatively undisturbed bush block, with wonderful stands of macrozamia cycads and gum trees.