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Australian
native plants have adapted to the Australian environment and
conditions and don’t need the volume of artificial watering that
exotic plants (such as roses) need. As native plants generally
prefer well drained soils, they will withstand extended periods of
dryness once they are established.
The
right choice of plants is critical. Selecting appropriate plants
will help you reduce your water usage while
still enjoying an attractive and colourful garden. We can also show
you other ways to reduce your water usage, such as grouping plants
with similar water requirements together in the garden, the use of
mulch and how to water to achieve the best results.
We
have free leaflets available from our Information Booth on Drought
Tolerance, Greywater, Climate Change and Summer Care – as well are
more than 30 other leafl ets on various gardening topics, such as
Bird-Attracting Plants, Frogs in the Garden, etc. You can also
collect a free copy of our Stocklist and Indigenous Tubestock List.
Our
staff are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Australian native
plants and will be happy to advise on suitable plants for your
garden.
With
the Australian continent becoming dryer with lower rainfall each
year and water restrictions here to stay, think about planting
Australian native plants. We can show you the huge range available,
including fl owers of all colours, an amazing array of foliage and
perfumes, and sizes ranging from groundcovers to majestic and
towering trees.
It makes
sense: Australian plants are best suited to Australian conditions.
Yarra
Valley produce at the paperbark café
The
paperbark café is proud to support the food and wine producers of
the Yarra Valley by using local products
and indigenous flavours in our menu. There’s a huge variety of
local products available, and the quality is always superb. We use
locally-made sauces, relishes and preserves to accompany our food
and we also sell a wide range of packaged Yarra Valley produce –
jams, jellies, relishes, vinegars, oils, confectionery ... even
fruits and nuts in port or brandy – so you can take the taste home
with you.
Kuranga
Native Nursery wins Best Large Garden Centre 2009
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