Australian gardening is easy, Casey couple says
You can still grow plants indigenous Australians, even if you have a small garden.
This is what Australian resident Berwick plant and member of the Society in January Chisholm said.
But again, Chisholm and her husband Ian have a garden on two acres native Australian mainland.
"Many people think that because they have a small space, they can not grow native plants, but there are plants adapted to all sizes,''Chisholm said.
The pair of Berwick turned two acres of paddock into a garden of more than three decades.
Since then, the couple put in native plants and indigenous Australia.
"We wanted to use native plants because it attracts birds, bees and butterflies. We wanted a garden alive, not sterile with roses and hedges.''
The garden has many different types of species such as Silver Princess Eucalyptus gum, Illawarra Flame Tree, lace bark pine and Queensland Hoop.
Despite being a large garden, Ms. Chisholm said he was not too difficult to find.
"We do not mulch around the plants and prune trees, it's a job, but not much work.''
She said she had a lot of information and advice of the Society of Australian plants.
Phone 5998 7608 for more information.
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