Creating an Australian Garden

Creating an Australian Garden by Angus Stewart is designed to inspire gardeners who would like to use Australian plants in their garden.

Angus has worked for decades on selecting and breeding Australian plants to make them more gardener-friendly. Creating an Australian Garden not only passes on the knowledge gained from Angus’s extensive experience as a plant breeder – it empowers us all to unlock the secrets of cleverly designed Australian gardens that provide year-round colour, vibrant foliage and havens for wildlife.

Creating an Australian Garden is full of practical tips for experience and novice gardeners alike, including:

– Planning a garden from scratch
– Adapting an existing garden
– Using water-saving methods
– Creating mounds and raised beds to ensure the drainage many Australian plants require
– Growing native plants in containers
– Choosing the best plants for your environment
– Easy-to-follow basics of soil preparation
– 450 of the best Australian plant varieties

Find out how to choose the ideal plants for your climate, or create a microclimate to accommodate the spectacular native plants you’d like to grow. See how versatile native plants can be, becoming part of any garden style you envisage for your backyard. Most importantly, learn everything you need to know, from planning to planting, to allow you to create a stunning native garden, wherever you live.