Gardening Is Activism
Make your garden resilient and future proof!
It’s easy to forget that your garden is one of the few things you can actively participate in to create a better future for everyone. Digging & improving the soil, planting those native flowers and establishing trees are the best ways to garden for the future. Here are our top tips:
PLANTING FOR BIODIVERSITY
The more the merrier for improved pollination, reduced pest load and simply the joy of watching birds! Dont forget to add in the ever important middle canopy layer in your garden. Open, scrubby shrubs loaded with flowers and places for birds to perch and feel protected are a great place to start.
PLANT PICK: Bursaria spinosa
Fast growing and great in poor soils
Excellent small bird shelter
Masses of nectar rich creamy flowers
Medicinal use for ailments like skin conditions, coughs and fevers
PLANTING FOR SHADE
Introducing shade trees to your residential garden will future proof your home; creating a comfortable and liveable space. When placed correctly they will also help to reduce prevailing winds and cool your home. You just have to get the right tree! Stick to smaller, dwarf species or look at large shrubs that can be crown lifted like Callistemons and Grevilleas in smaller yards.
PLANT PICK: Eucalyptus Little Spotty
Small gum 5 - 7m H.
Excellent shade canopy and beautiful ornamental bark.
Great for coastal gardens.
PLANTING NATIVE BUSHFOOD
Placing food plants that are meant to be here improve your garden and our environment on so many levels: nourishes our bodies, reduces water usage, our wildlife are adapted to their food sources and there is less chance of pest and disease if specified correctly.
PLANT PICK: Pipturus argenteus (Native Mulberry)
A fast growing medium to large shrub.
Masses of small white to translucent berries that you can snack on almost all year.
Grows well in heavy and moist soils that we often experience in our region.
