Have you checked out the NEW Backyards 4 Wildlife Garden Design
Fact Sheets? The Urban Biodiversity Unit has developed a series
of fact sheets outlining five different styles of garden designs
incorporating local indigenous plants that will suit most
suburban areas. Why Local Natives? Native plants are becoming
increasingly popular in private gardens these days as they: •
Reduce your plant miles and ecological footprint • Reduce water
and fertiliser use • Require little maintenance • Provide
habitat for wildlife and conserve local species in your own
gardens • Reduce backyard weed escapees into bushland • Produce
some bush food for yourself and the native animals that once
lived in your suburb • Look great, with a wide array of
colourful flowers and interesting forms! What can a native
garden look like? Find out how you can plan the type of garden
you want in your space requirements using local native plants.
Start with our Garden Design Factsheet overview and get more
specific as you know what style you are