Your local area has many unique plants that have evolved to suit local conditions.
Choosing some of the plants from your local area makes them easy to care for and also provides food and shelter for local birds, animals, reptiles and insects.
Include a few local plants in your garden and watch the local environment extend into your backyard.
Keep your garden where it belongs
Some plants can escape our gardens and cause problems in local bushland and waterways.
Ask your local garden centre which garden plants can be invasive in your local area and how to reduce their spread.
Aim to remove problem plants and replace them with environmentally friendly options.
Check out our Flora for Fauna section for more information on attracting wildlife to your garden.
Want to make a positive impact on the environment? These Sustainable Garden Recipes will show you how to start making a difference in your own backyard.
