Maintaining a beautiful garden in Australia can be a bit challenging. Along with long, hot, dry summers, depending on where you live, your garden may also be confronted with frost. However, with Australian native plants, it is possible to have a garden that will look stunning all year round.
Native plants are perfect for any gardener looking to add texture and layers of interest that will keep their outdoor area looking gorgeous. And they have never been more popular as they can be easily incorporated into any style of garden. Due to their popularity, you can easily find native plants online and in local nurseries, including a variety of grasses, shrubs, desert plants, ground cover, succulents, herbs, food plants and fruit and berries. This means you shouldn't have a problem finding Australian plants to suit every layer of your garden.
Benefits of a Native Garden
Cost Effective
One of the main benefits of choosing Australian native plants is that the majority of them are very drought-resistant and can survive and even thrive with limited access to water. They are also inexpensive and very easy to grow. An established native garden is low maintenance, won't turn into weeds and isn't susceptible to local pests and diseases. Begins with small plants that are available at plants online nurseries at fairly low prices.
Beautiful
Whether they are flowering or not, Australian native plants are beautiful. When they flower they have unique characteristics, which allow them to bloom attractive seasonal flowers. These plants also encourage different types of birds and butterflies into your garden.
Variety
The Australian flora has more 24,000 species of native plants, which means there is an endless array of garden concepts open for those who want to plant a native garden. Options include coastal, desert, bushland and tropical garden concepts, so there is something to work with every taste and climate.
Good For the Environment
A great part of native plants offers food and shelter for animals such as birds, butterflies and lizards - the main link that connects animal and plant populations. Furthermore, the majority of native plants have a low need for fertilizers and a huge range of negative plants can grow in soils where exotic plants can't survive.
