Growing Australian Native Plants

Growing Australian Native Plants   is the book for gardeners
who want the maximum decorative effect with the minimum of
maintenance.  For those who already have native trees on their
land they can be incorporated into the overall plan by planting
ground cover plants and shrubs.
   For those who do not have existing trees the author suggests a
tree for every situation.  

The various chapters contain information on planning and
planting a native garden, preparing the soil, mulching and
propagation, as well as comprehensive lists of background plants,
large shrubs and small trees, small shrubs and rockery, ground
cover and climbing plants.   Under eachplant name is listed the
natural habitat, mature size and distinguishing features and the
growing conditions which suit it best.   A separate chapter suggest
ways in which native birds can be attracted to your garden.

One of the most useful sections will be that contaning list of
plants for specific areas, tjus providing a rapid index system of
ascertaining whichplants will suit your district; selections are given
for Adelaide, Brisbane,Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth &
Sydney. Australian flora is better suited to our climatic conditions.

The easy-to-follow text and the indexes of common and scientific
names,together with the lavish use of black & white & colour
photographs, will beinvaluable for identification as well as the
planning of a garden.

Planning and Planting a Native Garden  *  Propagation of Native Plants 

   Background Plants  *  Large Shrubs and Small Trees  *  Small Shrubs

    Making and Planting a Rockery  *  Ground Cover Plants and Climbers

    Attracting Birds to Your Garden     

Specific Plants for Specific Cities ; Adelaide ; Brisbane ; Canberra ; Hobart  Melbourne ; Perth ;Sydney

Index of Common Names  *  Index of Scientific Names