Plant Selection

Plant selection is very important for a great looking garden. Considering soil types, drainage, aspect (i.e. full sun, part shade, and shade) and local climate will all influence your plants’ survival. The right plants can provide shade in summer or may produce edible fruit. Some plants do best when grouped, based on their sun/shade, water and fertiliser needs. Nurseries and plant labels can help provide information about the specific needs of plants.

 

Local (indigenous) plants are well suited to the local conditions and require little care once established. Try to avoid plants that are known environmental weeds which may become a ‘garden escapee’. If you have some of these plants in an existing garden, you can contain their spread by collecting seed heads and disposing of cuttings and clippings carefully. Refer to the Weed Control page for a list of known weedy plants in our region.

 

This page will soon be updated to showcase examples of indigenous plants that are well suited for gardens in and around Kinglake, and which will provide suitable habitats for native wildlife.  Check back again soon!  In the meantime, refer to Plant Selection in our Caring for Your Patch booklet which you can download here.

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