How to refresh your mature garden by filling gaps with native Australian plants
In short: After a decade of growth, gardens often develop new microclimates as shade increases and soil conditions shift. This segment from Gardening Australia demonstrates how to select and integrate native species to revitalize these spaces, ensuring your landscape remains vibrant as it matures.
Gardener Josh explores his 10-year-old garden on Whadjuk Country in Perth, Western Australia, where changing environmental conditions have caused some original plantings to decline. This maturation process has created new pockets of shade and drier soil, necessitating a thoughtful approach to filling the gaps.
The segment highlights specific native species suitable for these conditions, including the One-Sided Bottlebrush (Calothamnus quadrifidus cv.), the Silky-Leaved Blood Flower (Calothamnus sanguineus), Gastrolobium nervosum, and the Panjang (Acacia lasiocarpa). By choosing plants adapted to these evolving microclimates, gardeners can maintain a healthy, resilient ecosystem.
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