85% of all Australians live near the coast, away from the interior of this continent which is mostly desert. Even the coastal areas are seeing higher temperatures during the summer and less rainfall. This is why when doing your landscaping in Craigieburn or other areas near Melbourne, you should pay attention to what kind of plants you are planting to what is your garden design. So, here are some tips on landscaping ideas that will transform your home.
Choose Native Plants
Thanks to the long isolation our island had for centuries, plants that are native to Australia are perfectly suited for the climate we have. Not only are they draught-resistant, needing less amount of water, but they create their biome for native birds and insects. For creating a hedge in your garden, you can try Westringia, different varieties of Lilly pilly and Callistemon. For low-maintenance plants, you can try different varieties of dwarf acacias.
Gymea lilies and grass trees are very beautiful architectural plants for your garden. Another benefit of choosing native plants and shrubs is that the local birds, marsupials and small mammals that visit your garden will help you to control the weeds. You can also try planting succulents that spread along the garden bed. Pigface is an excellent choice as it can even grow in salty soils and its flowers are of beautiful bright pink colour.
Have Smaller Lawns Or No Lawns At All
Your lawn is an area that needs the most water. Unless your home needs to have a lawn (for example, if you are a pet owner or a family with small children), then your landscaping design shouldn’t include a lawn. In place of that, you can plant native grasses that don’t need much effort to grow or beautiful blooming bushes. In the place of a lawn, you can have a water element like a fountain, which is a great way to use your water resources and add a visual element to your design. If you have to add a lawn, try to keep it small and use grasses that consume less water.
Vertical Gardens
If your property has less space for landscaping in Epping, opt for vertical gardens, also called living walls. This type of landscape design is perfect for city homes, as this visually appealing garden can take away the harshness of concrete buildings in a city.
So, these are some of the landscaping ideas that will transform your Australian home.