Drought-Tolerant Landscaping for Melbourne’s Dry Summers
Melbourne summers can seriously test a garden. This is when those hot days, dry soil, and water shortages can mean tired lawns and struggling plants. You do NOT allow this to stop you from having a beautiful garden. It is wiser to select plants and materials that are more tolerant of dry conditions.
Properly planned drought-resistant landscaping can make a nice outside space that uses up less water and also needs much less maintenance.
Start with the Right Plants
A major component of a water-wise garden is plant selection. Indigenous Australian plants are often a sound option due to their adaptations for endemic growing conditions.
Consider plants such as:
Kangaroo paw
Lomandra
Westringia
Grevillea
Correa
Native grasses
Select plants according to the light le...
