Creating an Australian Garden

Creating an Australian Garden by Angus Stewart is the culmination of decades of work in selecting and breeding Australian plants, making them more gardener-friendly. This book not only shares Angus's extensive experience as a plant breeder but also empowers readers to unlock the secrets of cleverly designed Australian gardens that provide year-round colour, vibrant foliage, and havens for wildlife.

Inside Creating an Australian Garden, you'll find practical tips on:

• 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
• Detailed information on 450 of the best Australian plant varieties, including many that are newly released

Learn how to choose the ideal plants for your climate, or create a microclimate to accommodate the spectacular native plants you'd like to grow. Discover the versatility of native plants and how they can become part of any garden style you envisage for your backyard.

Most importantly, this book equips you with everything you need to know, from planning to planting, enabling you to create a stunning native garden, wherever you live.