Tag: landscaping in Noble Park

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...