Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 May 10, 2010 1:48 pm Hi All, I've just found some more room in my garden for more plants! I'm wanting to plant 4-5 Australian native plants to attract some nice birds to the garden. Reasons are for 1. Pollination 2. Its nice to have some wildlife in the garden 3. Assist the lifecycle Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on beautiful aussie plants that will attract such birds. I'm happy for them to grow up to 10meters. Re: Australian native plants to attract birds for clayish so 2May 10, 2010 2:55 pm Hi, Try this site http://www.floraforfauna.com.au/planner/ to select some plants for your area. My choice would a Euky Dwarf. Re: Australian native plants to attract birds for clayish so 3May 10, 2010 3:00 pm I have a casuarina which the native birds like. Nice and tall and thin and virtually unkillable (unless you accidentally mow over it...which I did to one). Building tip No. 3: A raft slab will not get you down a river. A waffle pod slab does not go with maple syrup. My building thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53000 Re: Australian native plants to attract birds for clayish so 4May 10, 2010 4:09 pm Grevilleas, Banksias and/or Eucys. Second Time 'Round Re: Australian native plants to attract birds for clayish so 5Jun 17, 2010 1:14 am Some of the most qualified plant suggestions in Australia. The author knows what they are saying that's for sure http://www.zanthorrea.com/info/Bird_Att ... Plants.pdf Fig Landscapes has produced an e-book and native plant index, available for purchase from their website. It's a great resource, full of inspiration and tips. Another… 1 9163 Murraya could be a great option for you. It creates a great tall screening hedge but doesn't drop fruit like lily pilly. The flowers smell divine. 2 7961 Thanks for your reply. I will just wait and see I guess. Trying to get some more information from our builder. 9 11703 |