Smart Gardens for A Dry Climate - Coliban, Australia

Smart Gardens for a Dry Climate

Cover: main photograph: Chocolate Lily, Arthropodium strictum

© Copyright Coliban Water, City of Greater Bendigo and Department of Primary Industries

First published 2003 Revised edition 2007

Disclaimer

The information contained in this publication is of a general nature only.

This publication is not intended to provide a definitive analysis, or discussion, on each issue canvassed.

While Coliban Water, the City of Greater Bendigo and the Department of Primary Industries believes the information contained herein is correct, they do not accept any liability whatsoever/howsoever arising from reliance on this

publication. Therefore, every reader should make their own enquiries, and conduct their own investigations, concerning every issue canvassed herein.

Understanding more about your soil, careful selection of plants and the introduction of water conservation principles to your garden will mean that the time, money and effort you put into your garden will result in a healthier, more interesting one that is appropriate for our dry climate. Your waterwise garden will also provide multiple environmental benefits including:

• preserving water, which is our most precious resource; • reducing the spread of environmental weeds through careful plant selection; • lowering groundwater levels, thus helping to control urban salinity; and • reducing the amount of pesticides used on the garden, through healthier soil and plants.

ContentsWaterwise garden design ............................2

Understand and improve your soil ..............5

Mulching your garden .................................8

Watering your garden ................................11

Plant selection for Waterwise gardens ......20

Some environmental weeds ......................22

References and further reading.................24

Key to Plant List ........................................25

Plant List....................................................26

Introduction

This booklet is brought to you by Coliban Water, the City of Greater Bendigo and the Department of Primary Industries. It provides a wealth of practical information about waterwise plants and garden design and offers practical advice about how to maintain your garden in a dry area.

Special thanks to Greg Guy of the Horticultural Department at BRIT (Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE), Anthony Sheean, Mitch Kemp and Roger Barbetti of the City of Greater Bendigo, and Kevin Walsh, author of Waterwise Gardening (2004) for their contribution to this book. We acknowledge the assistance of staff from the Department of Primary Industries and the Department of Sustainability and Environment in the development of the plant list.

We also acknowledge the ongoing support and assistance of Coliban Water, the City of Greater Bendigo, the Department of Primary Industries, and Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE. Photogaphy by Geof Gerdsen, Richard Gibbs and Norm Stimson. This edition was edited by Kevin Walsh.

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SMART GARDENS FOR A DRY CLIMATE

Designing your garden to be waterwise is not as hard as you might think. There are a few simple principles to keep in mind and after that it comes down to using drought-tolerant plants.

Reduced lawn areasWatering of lawns is one of the first things to be affected by water restrictions, so it makes sense to have as little of it as possible if you want to keep your property looking green and attractive.

Remember, too, that an area of plants will use less water than the same area of lawn, and the more drought-tolerant the plant, the less water is used. So replacing lawn with hard surfaces and waterwise plants will also reduce your water bill.

Front lawn The front lawn really serves no purpose except to help show off the house and this could also be achieved by using drought-tolerant groundcovers such as Creeping Boobialla (Myoporum parvifolium), Ruby Saltbush (Enchylaena tomentosa), Matted Bush Pea (Pultenaea pedunculata) or ground covering Grevilleas. Alternatively, a mixture of shrubs and perennials could be grown to add year-round colour.

Side lawns Reconsider the need for side lawns. Generally side lawns do not grow well because of too much shade from houses and fences. They are also affected by wear and tear. It would be better to replace side lawns with proper paths and colourful waterwise garden plants.

Remove unsuccessful lawn It is no use trying to grow lawn in areas that are too shady, such as under established trees. Use drought-tolerant plants instead. Worn patches such as around barbecue areas or under clotheslines should be paved. Areas under children’s swing sets should be replaced with a thick layer of soft-fall mulch available from landscape suppliers.

Have a straight-edged and level lawn The lawn you decide to keep should be straight-edged and of a regular shape such as a rectangle or even ‘L’ shaped. These shapes are much more efficient to water than curved or non geometric lawns. Also, try to make the lawn relatively level, as this will mean water gets a chance to soak in rather than just run off the surface. Have a very slight slope though, to shed excess water when those big downpours happen.

Waterwise garden design

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SMART GARDENS FOR A DRY CLIMATE SMART GARDENS FOR A DRY CLIMATE

‘an area of plants will use less water than the same area of lawn’

Photo courtesy Continuing Education Bendigo.

Divide the garden into various watering ‘zones’Divide your garden into four watering zones by grouping plants together according to their water needs. This way you can water a whole garden bed when required and not just because one plant in the garden is thirsty. Dividing your garden into watering zones will also make it easier to cope with water restrictions.

One zone will be the areas that need no watering at all and include paths, paving and garden beds that feature a selection of extremely drought hardy indigenous, native and exotic plants.

You could then set aside garden areas for plants with medium drought-tolerance, which may need to be watered about once a month, and ones of low drought-tolerance that might be watered once a fortnight.

Try to keep areas of heavy water users to a minimum. ‘Water guzzlers’ include lawns, ferns and vegetable gardens.

Understand your siteIf you understand your garden and the climate that affects it, you can take advantage of it, or take steps to reduce the worst aspects. For example, if you have a wet area or a low area where rain tends naturally to run, then you could put the most water loving plants there to take advantage of the situation. If you suffer hot winds then a windbreak of drought-tolerant plants will reduce the drying effects of the wind. If an area remains shady and does not dry out rapidly this may be a good watering zone for some of the water guzzlers that like shade.

You should also take the effort to understand the soil you have in your garden – see the following section.

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Waterwise garden design


‘waterwise gardens can be as interesting and colourful as you want to make them’

Photos courtesy Continuing Education Bendigo.

Waterwise garden design Use drought-tolerant plantsThere is a huge range of drought-tolerant plants for all types of gardens – from local indigenous plants to Australian natives, as well as plants from other parts of the world that do very well on minimal amounts of water. They come in all types and effects too, so that you should be able to choose just the right plant for the situation, as well as creating the look you are after.

For further information on Waterwise Plants, please refer to page 20.

Waterwise gardens come in all stylesA waterwise garden should not limit the type of garden you have, or the range of plants you can use. Your garden can be formal or informal, cottage garden or very contemporary, native plants or all bold foliage. Remember that waterwise gardens can be as interesting and colourful as you want to make them.


‘there is a huge range of drought-tolerant plants for all types of gardens’

Photo courtesy Glen Loddon Homes.

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Good soil is the basis of a good garden. By understanding, managing and improving your soil you will be able to use less water, while maintaining an attractive looking garden, even in the toughest times. Understanding your soil will also help you choose the right plants for your conditions.

Understanding soilThe water holding capacity of a soil directly relates to the soil type, especially its structure and texture.

Soil structure and soil texture A good soil consists of peds (soil particles held together by humus) with spaces between them called ‘soil pore space’. These spaces can accommodate air, water, micro-organisms and roots of plants. The amount and type of pore space varies with soil texture and structure. A good soil has up to 50 per cent pore space by volume.

Soil structure relates to the arrangement of soil particles and their pore space.

Texture relates to the soil particle sizes from gravels through to coarse sands, fine sands through to silts, and finally clays which have the smallest of soil particles.

The infiltration rate of the soil relates to the rate at which water will soak into soil. A good textured and structured soil should have a good infiltration rate.

A simple test to determine your soil type Take a handful of your soil and make it just damp. Try forming it into a ball or sausage in your palm. If it forms a ball that readily stays in shape then your soil is clay. If it tends to hold its shape, but is a bit crumbly, then it is loam. A sandy soil will not hold shape but fall apart very quickly.

Loam A loamy textured soil with a crumbly structure and with good pore space will allow water to move through it by capillary action similar to how water moves when it soaks through blotting paper.

Well-structured clays and sandy loams with lots of organic matter are the best soils for holding the largest amounts of water for plant growth.

Clay soil If your soil is clay you may want to add gypsum to help break it up. This helps water get in more easily, and also breaks up the crust that often forms and makes water run off the surface, rather than soak in. Gypsum is available in both a powder and spray-on formula.

Clay soils may need deep-ripping or breaking up when almost dry to help with initial aeration, but it is bad practice to cultivate wet or very dry clay soils.

Sandy soil Sandy soils lose their moisture very quickly. Many are also hard to wet again once they have dried out. With sandy soils it is important to constantly add old organic matter.

Understand and improve your soil


‘good soil is the basis of a good garden’

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Indigenous Plants and soilOur local flora has evolved over many thousands of years to thrive in our local soils. One of the advantages of growing indigenous plants is that you don’t need to import foreign soil and apply large amounts of fertiliser. This also reduces the risk of introducing weeds and other soil-borne pests and diseases. Some local native plants will adapt to soils which have been altered or improved in some way, for example by the addition of organic matter or clean clay or sand.

In an established garden where the soil has been dramatically altered, careful plant selection is required. While many indigenous plants will adapt to changed soil some may struggle in the altered conditions. Potential problems include too many nutrients, poor drainage leading to water-logged soil, competition from weeds, and changes to the natural make-up of micro-organisms in the soil.

In new development areas always work with the existing soil. If you need additional soil – for example, you want to create some mounds for interest and improve drainage – then determine your soil type and try to purchase the same type of soil from a location close by. An adjoining site cut for a new house is often a good option.

Improve your soilAlways continually improve your soil by adding lots of composted organic matter. This is best done in winter and spring. Organic matter in the soil helps to feed the plants, keeping them healthy and healthy plants cope much better with less water. It also encourages earthworms, whose little tunnels form great conduits to allow water to penetrate into the soil. The organic matter also holds the moisture in the root zone of plants where they can use it.

Humus (organic matter broken down by micro-organisms and other soil life) acts as a binding agent in the formation of soil peds (crumbs), ensuring good water holding capacity as well as good drainage. Humus can hold several times its own weight in water and helps prevent plant nutrients from leaching away. Humus gradually breaks down, releasing nutrients to plants. A humus-rich soil will also help keep a more constant temperature throughout the year.



‘always work with the existing soil’

Melaleuca decussata - Totem Poles.

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Water and soilsWe need to ensure that water will soak into the soil when we water the garden or when it rains.

Improve water penetration with terracing Creating flatter ground by terracing slopes, as well as adding organic matter, allows much better water penetration as the water gets a chance to infiltrate the soil, rather than just run off. Make the ground as level as possible, but ensure there is a gentle slope so that in very wet periods, or times of heavy downpours, excess water can get away.

Improving hydrophobic soils If you find your soil does not take the water in easily and it tends to sit on the surface then the soil is referred to as ‘hydrophobic’. In this case it may pay to add one of the soil-wetting agents. There are a number available and they can be bought in powder or liquid form. They are often a special type of detergent that acts by breaking up surface tension, allowing water to spread through the soil particles. Wetting agents are best applied at the start of the dry season, as they are biodegradable and only last for around six months. Don’t use these types of wetting agents near waterways as they have been known to affect aquatic creatures such as frogs.

Other soil additives to hold water Another example of a soil additive that helps to hold water are water crystals. These swell up to a jelly-like consistency, and while they do not overcome hydrophobia in soils, they are useful for holding moisture in the root zone of plants. This is particularly useful for reducing transplant shock in newly-planted plants and seedlings, and for keeping moisture in potting mixes that dry-out rapidly.

Coco peat or copra peat is an organic material made from the husks of coconuts. Incorporated into the soil, it is also able to hold large amounts of water. It can be used in the same situations as water crystals, and as a general aid to moisture retention in garden beds.



‘healthy plants cope much better with less water’

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Photo courtesy PepperGreen Farm.

Mulching is a wonderful way to improve soil condition. Mulch reduces soil water loss, keeps soils cooler in summer, and helps to reduce the number of weed problems in your garden.

Why we use mulchesMulching is the single most important thing you can do to help your garden survive in our dry climate.

Mulches reduce evaporation The principle reason for mulching is to reduce evaporation of water from the soil. In fact, it has been shown that a 70 mm thick layer of mulch will reduce soil evaporation by as much as 70 per cent.

Other benefits of mulching As well as reduced evaporation, mulching has a number of other benefits. As the mulch breaks down it improves the soil’s structure and its ability to hold moisture in the root zone of the plant. At the same time it is adding nutrient to the soil. A mulch will also reduce the number of weeds, and this is important as weeds use precious water. You will also find that any weeds that do germinate in the mulch are very easy to remove. Importantly, mulches can prevent or delay the formation of water repelling crusts that often form on our soils.

Types of mulchesA mulch cover can be formed from a wide range of materials. They can be cheap or expensive and formed from either organic or inorganic materials. Quick rotting mulches, such as pea straw and compost, have the benefit of adding organic matter rapidly, but need to be replaced regularly. Long term mulches, while lower in maintenance, do not give much benefit beyond reducing evaporation.

Compost Compost is the best mulch you can use as it has plenty of nutrient, good evaporation control, and quickly improves soil texture and water-holding. It is also a great worm encourager, and it is easy to make your own.

Pea straw or lucerne hay Both pea straw and lucerne hay have plenty of nitrogen and break down well to supply nutrients to plants. They are ideal for heavy feeders like roses and vegetable gardens, especially where their quick decay improves soil texture. Avoid using in very windy areas.

Shredded green waste Council landfills and private operators often have shredded green waste for sale at very reasonable prices. As this material can often contain weeds or seeds it is essential that you compost it first before using it as a mulch or soil improver.

Mulching your garden


‘mulching helps to reduce the number of weed problems in your garden’

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Grass clippings High in nitrogen content, these are best mixed with leaf litter, straw or twiggy material to prevent it forming soggy, water impenetrable layers. Ideally, it is best to compost grass clippings before using.

Paper or cardboard Ideal to use under bark or stone. Paper should be several layers thick and have holes punched in it to allow water through. It is best to wet the paper or cardboard before laying it.

Bark or wood chip Some bark and wood products contain substances that inhibit plant growth, and should be left for several months in the weather to leach out toxins prior to using as a mulch. Most of these products can be used around established plants. Think about the source of the material and try to make environmental choices, like using pine bark rather than red gum.

Mushroom compost Mushroom compost is often available. This has great moisture holding ability and makes a fantastic soil improver as well as a mulch. Generally it is weed free, but be aware that it has lime added to it, and so is no good for lime sensitive plants such as Camellias.

Stone, pebbles or rocks Stone, pebbles or rocks are examples of good long-lasting mulch material, especially for storing heat through the day and releasing warmth at night, which is great for frosty areas. Again, avoid using unsustainable materials and choose by-products or recycled materials like crushed bricks.

Weedmat Better than plastic because it lets air and moisture through. If using an irrigation system it is best to have drip irrigation under the weedmat.

Plastic This is best avoided as it reduces available air for the soil to breathe, often making the soil turn ‘sour’. While plastic does reduce evaporation it also sheds water, often meaning that less water gets into the soil.

Living mulches Many people use low and ground covering plants as a living mulch. These probably use up any water they save, but do create an interesting and green garden. Make sure you use plants with low water requirements.



Make your own compostGood compost makes a great mulch. Just about anything organic can be added to a compost. Build it up in thick layers of carbon rich material like straws, garden waste and autumn leaves, alternating with thin layers of nitrogenous material like manures and fresh grass clippings. Avoid adding problem weeds like couch and oxalis, and keep the heap just damp. After a month turn it so that the material that was on the outside is now on the inside and vice versa. A month later repeat this to ensure that all matter spends some time in the hottest part of the heap, to kill any seeds. In this way your compost will be ready in just a few months.

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Using mulchMulches are essential in our dry climate to help create a more waterwise garden. Here are a few tips on their correct use.

How to mulch Always thoroughly remove any weeds before mulching. Then give the soil a light forking over to break up any crust that might have formed.

Organic mulch, particularly long-term ones such as bark and wood-chips, can develop nitrogen deficiency in plants, causing them to turn yellow. This is caused by bacteria taking nitrogen out of the soil to break down the organic matter. If using these types of mulches it is important to add nitrogen to the soil. Blood and bone or any type of animal manure is a great way to counter this problem. Add this after you have broken up the crust and then give it a water in. Then put your mulch on top. Mulch should be kept clear from the stem or trunk of a plant to prevent collar rot disease, and ring-barking from frost.

Mulch thickness The depth of a mulch layer depends on the material you are using. If it is fine, like compost, or a mixture with a lot of fine material in it, such as shredded green waste, then it needs to be put on thinner, say 30 mm thick. This is because the fine material holds moisture and reduces the amount of rain and irrigation that can get through it. Chunkier and more open materials, such as pebbles, wood chips and barks, should be used at around 70 mm thick. Do not use it any thicker as it will be too hard for water to get through.

Apply mulch in early summer As the principal role of mulch is to reduce evaporation, the best time to mulch is early summer. The idea is to allow as much winter and spring rain to enter the soil as possible before placing the mulch on, to reduce the loss of that moisture. If you are using a quick-rotting mulch then this will be an annual task. Long-term mulches should still be checked every November, then topped up if necessary.



‘mulch should be checked every November and then topped up if necessary’

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Water is a precious resource that should always be used as efficiently as possible. By following the guidelines set out in this booklet you could halve the amount of water used on your garden.

Water restrictions and permanent water saving rulesIn recent years residents of North-Central Victoria have had to manage their gardens within the constraints of high levels of water restrictions. These have been necessary because of an extended succession of dry years, with rainfall patterns resulting in little runoff into our catchments, and additional demand from increased development and population growth.

Coliban Water, together with other regional stakeholders, is working towards improved water security for our region. Refer to WaterPlan 2055 on the Coliban Water website for further details..

For website details, please refer to page 24.

However, further projected population growth, and the likelihood of less rainfall in the future as a result of climate change, mean that we all need to permanently change the way we use water.

As we move out of water restrictions in some towns in our region, we move onto Permanent Water Saving Rules. These common-sense rules are both responsible and practical water saving actions.

Public education and water restrictions in recent dry years have raised our awareness of the value of water, and the importance of saving water wherever we can. Our challenge when water restrictions are lifted is to continue to be conscious of how we use water, and to change our usage habits forever.

Success is a matter of making a few simple actions part of our everyday routine, just like wearing a seat belt in our car or putting on a bike helmet before we go for a ride. These are actions we no longer consciously think about doing – they have become second nature. So will the Permanent Water Saving Rules.

Future constraints on the way in which we use water in the garden are governed by a new Water Restrictions By-law (from 1 July 2006) and the Permanent Water Saving Rules, which are not part of the water restrictions by-law, but apply at all times when water restrictions are not in place.

Watering your garden


The difference between water restrictions and the permanent water saving rules.Water Restrictions are a specific drought response measure to limit the use of water during times of shortage. The Permanent Water Saving Rules are a set of long-term, permanent water conservation measures which apply when water restrictions are not in place.

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Odds and Evens Watering Calendar This ‘Odds and Evens’ watering system applies to customers on Permanent Water Savings Rules, as well as Stages 1 and 2 and 4A of the Water Restrictions By-law.

For information about the current level of water restrictions in your area, and more information on the permanent water saving rules, refer to Coliban Water’s website at www.coliban.com.au, or call our Contact Centre on 1300 363 200 (cost of a local call).

The Permanent Water Saving Rules

Gardens and lawns Applies to private gardens, public gardens, sports grounds/recreational areas: • use a hand-held hose with a

trigger nozzle, watering can or bucket to water gardens or lawns at any time;

• a sprinkler, micro-spray, drip system or any other watering system can only be used on alternate days before 10am and after 5pm – use the Odds and Evens system listed at right.

Vehicles Hoses used to clean a vehicle by hand must be fitted with a flow shut-off device.

Paved areas Paved areas can only be cleaned using water from a hose in the event:• of an accident, fire, health

or safety hazard, or other emergency; or

• the paved area is under construction or renovation.

Construction industry Hoses must be fitted with flow shut-off devices.

Fountains Fountains not recirculating water must not operate.


Odds & Evens Calendar


1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

Watering days for all odd numbered properties are marked brown.

Watering days for all even numbered and un-numbered properties are marked dark green.

On the 31st day of the month anyone may water

Note: Applicable to street numbers

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Some tips to help your garden through Stage 4 Water RestrictionsDuring Stage 4 Water Restrictions you cannot use potable water on the garden; however, you can use rainwater or greywater.

• Use the greywater from rinsing the vegetables and from the bath, shower and laundry.

• Greywater can vary considerably in quality. If you intend to use greywater on your garden, refer to EPA Greywater reuse guidelines. See EPA website page 24.

• Be very selective about which plants you water. Use the greywater on plants you particularly want to keep. Some plants may die, but you often find that many will get through the summer with little or no water.

• Scrape aside mulch before watering, break up any soil crust and apply the water gently so it soaks in.

• Make a ‘dam’ around plants so that any water you deliver gets a chance to soak in.

• Make sure the garden is mulched. If it is a coarse mulch it should be 70 mm thick. If it is a fine one then about 30 mm thick is good.

• Cull the number of potted plants you have down to just the important ones.

• Plant out potted plants into the ground if the plants are suitable for garden beds.

• Ask family and friends living in areas with low water restrictions, or alternative water sources, to ‘adopt’ some of your precious pot plants (like orchids and bonsais) for the summer.

• Put remaining pot-plants together in the shade where they will be easier to monitor.

• Use manageable containers to catch the cold water that first comes out of the hot tap, then use that water on the garden.

• Install a rainwater tank or an EPA-approved greywater system as an alternative water source. Permanent greywater systems require permission from the City of Greater Bendigo.

• Remember to save water in the house too.


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When to waterOver-watering and other incorrect methods of watering are responsible for a large number of plant losses, as well as the waste of our water.

Check the soil first Always check under your mulch to see if the soil is dry before watering. Often the mulch looks dry on top, but underneath it can still be quite moist. Also, by putting off watering as long as possible you train the plants to put their roots down deep in search of water.

A simple test is to take a handful of soil from where you think you need to water and roll it into a ball in the hand. If it adheres together then there is usually adequate moisture for plant growth. If the soil falls apart when rolling it into a ball then there is usually insufficient moisture.

Check the weather report before watering You may well be able to put off watering if rain is predicted in the forthcoming days, so always check the weather forecast before watering. In the height of summer it is better to water prior to a forecast hot day, rather than water during hot weather. This is much more efficient and reduces the stress on plants.

Change your watering to suit the seasons Remember too, that water requirements change with the seasons. You will need to water much less in autumn and spring, when cooler weather means less evaporation and less plant growth, as well as periods of natural rainfall. In winter the only watering you will probably need to do might be plants in pots, and some gardens in areas missed by natural rain, like under the eaves of the house.

Don’t water in the middle of the day Never water in the middle of the day as it can burn plants, and most of the water will be lost in evaporation. In fact, under the new Permanent Water Saving Rules watering with sprinkler, micro-spray, drip or other system is only allowed on alternate days before 10am and after 5pm. With hand-watering these times also make waterwise sense. A copy of the Permanent Water Saving Rules is included on page 12.

The best time to water is either late at night or early in the morning. There will be little evaporation at this time, so the water gets a chance to really soak in.



‘always check under your mulch to see if the soil is dry before watering’

Photo courtesy Macdonalds Plants Plus Nursery.

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How to waterIt is important that any water you apply to your garden actually gets to the part of the plant that needs it: the roots.

Slow and deep watering is best Water should be delivered at a rate that the soil can absorb. That is, never water to the point where water is running off the surface. If the water runs off the soil almost immediately you start watering then you will need to work on the soil’s ability to take in and retain moisture. See the section on soils for tips on improving your soil.

It is important to make sure that the water is getting deep into the soil. After watering you might even want to dig a small hole to check how far the water has penetrated. The idea of deep watering is to make sure that the plants’ roots grow down into the soil. In this way they become used to searching for moisture deeper in the ground.

Plants that are used to shallow watering will keep their roots close to the surface. This means they are more likely to die when watering is reduced.

Make your plants less water dependant Try gradually increasing the length of time between watering. You may be surprised to find that most plants will survive quite happily on much less water than you have been applying. This technique will also show you the water requirements of various plants, allowing you to shift them into the appropriate watering zone.

An effective way to keep garden watering to a minimum is to allow established ornamental gardens to become moderately water stressed. Moderate stress to many ornamental plants will not cause problems, and may actually help reduce diseases that can be found in over-wet gardens.

Put the water where the plants need it Remember to water the root area of the plant and not the leaves. Watering this way will also help reduce the incidence of fungal diseases among your plants.


‘water should be delivered at a rate that the soil can absorb’


Urban salinityAn urban salinity problem has developed due to excessive garden watering, over fertilising, and the replacement of native vegetation with shallow-rooted garden plants and lawns. Urban salinity occurs when the groundwater level rises and the capillary action draws the water to the surface. As the water evaporates it leaves the salt behind in the soil. Signs of urban salinity include waterlogged soil, growth of salt-tolerant plant species, and unhealthy or dead trees. For further information contact the Department of Primary Industries, the City of Greater Bendigo or Coliban Water for a copy of the Urban Salinity in Bendigo brochure.

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Watering and soil typesWater will readily penetrate a good soil and fill-up the pore spaces between the soil particles. The depth of water penetration depends upon the soil type and structure. For example, when 2 cm of water is applied to soil (excluding run-off) the following results will occur: • sandy soil will be penetrated by approximately 20 cm; • loam soils will be penetrated by approximately 10 to 15 cm; and • clay soils will be penetrated by approximately 5 to 10 cm.

The wetting pattern also changes, with the water in clay soils tending to spread out horizontally, while minimum horizontal spread occurs in sandy soils.

If the average root depth of most plantings is 30 to 40 cm, then approximately 6 cm of water must be applied to reach this depth in an average loam soil.

Watering systemsA well-designed automatic or semi-automatic watering system can help create an efficient, waterwise and attractive garden. An ideal watering system is one that will deliver water directly to the plants’ roots in the required quantity needed by those specific plants. Gardens need to be set-up in such a way that plants with similar watering needs are grouped together to enable efficient watering.

It is important that different watering systems should be on different lines. That is, don’t mix drippers with sprayers on the same line as they deliver water at different rates.

Dripper systems Drip-watering systems are by far the most efficient way to water a garden, and are preferred over other watering systems. The multiple benefits of drip-watering include the fact that no water is lost to wind-drift. Water is also delivered at a slow rate, which means little or no run-off. As the foliage of plants does not get water on it there is much reduced incidence of fungus diseases on the leaves. Drippers require much less water pressure than other systems, so larger areas can be watered at the one time. Drip watering is also the way that greywater must be delivered when used on a garden.



‘plants with similar watering needs are grouped together to enable efficient watering’

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Sprayers and sprinklers Sprinklers and sprayers that deliver water in large droplets are best if you water with these devices. Fine spray that comes from many sprinklers, and micro-sprays in particular, is easily carried by the wind away from where the water is meant to go. They also tend to wet the foliage, and can thus increase the incidence of fungal disease. Keep the sprays low to avoid this, and also to deliver the water to the root zone where it will be used.

Hand-watering When hand-watering with a hose always use a nozzle with a flow shut-off device, such as a trigger. Remember to turn the hose off at the tap as well as at the nozzle. This will prevent water-waste if the nozzle should leak or even blow off the end of the hose. Use a nozzle that will deliver the water gently and in larger droplets to avoid wind-drift. Long watering ‘wands’ are useful for getting the water close to the ground.

Similarly, watering cans should have a rose that allows the water to be applied gently. Buckets are probably best avoided as the rapid delivery of the water usually means it just runs off the surface rather than soaking in.

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How to hand waterWhenever you are hand-watering – and particularly during periods of water restrictions – it is important to make sure your watering is as effective as possible. Do not try to water the whole garden in the one session as this will only lead to shallow watering. Instead, pick a garden area or two and concentrate on giving these a thorough soaking. Use a gentle spray until the water starts to run off the surface, then move to another area. After a while return to the previous areas and again water to the point of run-off. Do this several times until you are sure the areas you are concentrating on have been thoroughly soaked. You could even dig a small hole to see how far the water has penetrated.

In the next watering session you can switch to a different area of garden. Remember to match your watering to the water requirements of the plant grouping. That is, some garden areas may get a soaking once a week, while others may go two to four weeks between waterings.

Photo courtesy Macdonalds Plants Plus Nursery.

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Controlling watering Various types of garden water controllers help take the guesswork out of watering and can save water and money. Water controllers can be manual, fixed program or variable program timers. These devices are usually available at hardware and irrigation outlets. Of course every hose should be fitted with a flow shut-off device such as a trigger nozzle. A simple tap-timer will make sure the hose switches off after a set period of time. Automatic controllers can be programmed to maximise the efficiency of your system. Remember to change the settings as the seasons change, as less water is needed in autumn and spring.

Remember too, that all automatic watering systems installed from 1 July 2006 must have a rain sensor or soil moisture sensor as part of their control system. Even if your automatic system was installed before 1 July 2006 it is easy to have one of these devices fitted, and they will save you water. They work by preventing a system coming on when there has been rain, or the soil is still moist. For example, if you have your system set to come on every seven days and the device detects plenty of soil moisture or recent rain on day seven it will tell the controller not to come on for another seven days.


Understanding water stress in plantsStress management of plants is an important part of waterwise gardening. The following symptoms are common signs of what is referred to as water or drought stress in plants:

• wilting or drooping of foliage and stems;

• lack of leaf gloss on plants;• colour tinting of leaves (a bit like

autumn foliage);• partial fruit, flower or leaf drop from

plants;• curling of leaf edges;• small stunted growth; and• footprints left behind on a lawn.

In some plants the signs of drought stress are only temporary and may just be the plants’ response to hotter weather. For example, some plants droop their leaves on hotter days to conserve moisture. By night-time the leaves have often returned to normal. So keep an eye on your plants and give them water if the symptoms of stress continue for more than a day or so. The exception are plants that need water to produce a crop, such as your fruits and vegetables. These should not be allowed to stress too much, or production will drop and fruit will split or be distorted. Remember though, that on many plants a little bit of drought stress is OK. However, if you are finding certain plants are easily and constantly stressed, then these probably should be removed from the garden.

Over-watering of plants, or poor soil drainage that results in roots dying of ‘wet feet’, will result in the same symptoms as listed above, so always check the soil to verify the cause of the stress before watering.


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Checking how much water is delivered You should check to see how much water your lawn or garden beds are receiving during an irrigation period. You can simply do this by putting a few containers within the sprinkler area or under drippers to catch the water. Time how long it takes to deliver 10 to 15 cm of water into the container as this should be adequate for a good watering for most loamy soils. This will help you set a limit for your watering times.

For further information on watering and soil types, please refer to notes on page 16 to work out more accurate watering times for different soil types. In addition, it is a good idea to dig a hole in your soil to see how far the water has penetrated after you have watered.

Alternative water sourcesIn our dry climate it is definitely worth considering using alternative sources for your garden water.

Rainwater tanks Consider installing a rainwater tank to collect water for use on the garden. Nowadays tanks come in a wide range of sizes and colours to suit every situation. There are even ‘bladder’ style tanks that can be positioned underneath a house that is on stumps. If you are considering using a hose or irrigation system from your tank you will need to have a power-point nearby to run a pump. Information on rainwater tank guidelines and the State Government’s rebate is available from Coliban Water.

Greywater Greywater is the waste water from the laundry, kitchen and bathrooms, and while it can be a great help in helping your garden survive in dry times, it must be used with caution. Below are some greywater dos and don’ts. For more information check the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) guidelines on its website www.epa.vic.gov.au


Greywater Dos & Don’tsDosOnly use low phosphorus, environmentally friendly detergents and soaps.

Use the greywater immediately.

Deliver the greywater by sub-surface drip irrigation only.

Ensure greywater goes into the sewer whenever you are not using it, such as in wet times.

Always wash your hands after gardening near greywater areas.

Only use the greywater in dry times.

Don’tsNever allow the greywater to leave your property, and only use it in dry times.

Never store greywater for more than 24 hours.

Don’t use greywater on vegetables or other edible plants.

Do not use the kitchen water from washing dishes as it will contain fats and vermin attracting food particles.


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One of the keys to a successful waterwise garden is to choose and use plants that have low watering requirements. The most waterwise and environmentally friendly are indigenous plants, but there are also many other colourful plants from other parts of Australia and overseas that survive and thrive on small amounts of water. Waterwise plants come in an amazing array of colours, shapes and sizes. There is a waterwise plant for every spot in the garden and for every style of garden you want to create.

Indigenous plantsThe publishers of this booklet strongly encourage the use of indigenous plants, particularly in areas adjoining or close to bushland. Indigenous plants are those that grow in the local area, and are uniquely adapted to grow in the soil, climate and other conditions of the area. A garden planted with indigenous plants is considered ecologically sustainable. The Bendigo district has a fantastic range of interesting and colourful indigenous plants that can be grown in our gardens, and the plant list indicates which plants are indigenous. Growing local native plants will attract wildlife to your garden. Some, such as the Whirrakee Wattle, are rare. The planting of rare species helps ensure their survival. Growing indigenous plants helps maintain the unique visual character of the local area.

Native plantsMany Australian native plants are adapted to dry conditions. These include Eucalypts, Bottlebrushes (Callistemon spp), Banksias and Wattles, but also a range of smaller plants that are showy as well as great for attracting birds, such as Grevilleas, Native Fuchsias (Correa spp), Hakeas, Mint Bushes (Prostanthera spp), Emu Bushes (Eremophila spp), Swan River Daisy (Brachyscome spp) and Waxflowers (Philotheca spp).

Succulents and foliage plantsThe last few years have seen a real rise in the popularity of succulents, ornamental grasses and other foliage plants, especially for use in containers and contemporary style gardens. Some of the best include Black-anther Flax Lily (Dianella admixta), Cane Spear-grass (Austrodanthonia breviglumis), Agaves, Common Tussock Grass (Poa labillardieri), Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae), Cabbage Palms (Cordyline spp), New Zealand Flax (Phormium spp) and Yuccas.

Plant selection for waterwise gardens


Xerochrysum viscosum - Sticky Everlasting.

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Grey leaf plantsPlants with grey or silvery leaves cope well with heat and drought. Examples include the Clustered Everlasting (Chrysocephalum semipapposum) Lavenders, Wormwoods (Artemisia spp), Lambs Ears (Stachys byzantina), Bearded Iris, Yellow Daisy (Euryops pectinatus), many Wattles, Ruby Saltbush (Enchylaena tomentosa), Daisies, Silverbush (Convolvulus cneorum), Cushion Bush (Leucophyta brownii) and Snow in Summer (Cerastium tomentosum). These are great plants for waterwise gardens as the foliage colour also adds interest.

Tried and true favouritesEarly Australian gardens survived with very little water and it is still possible to find many old favourite plants growing with little or no extra water in such places as old cemeteries. Old fashioned roses, bulbs such as Belladonna Lilies, Daffodils and Jonquils, English Box, Native Fuchsia (Correa reflexa), Wattles (Acacia sp.) Japonica (Chaenomeles japonica), Rosemary, Sacred Bamboo (Nandina domestica) and Red Hot Pokers are amongst the great survivors.

Environmental weedsSome garden plants are escaping and becoming environmental weeds.

An environmental weed is a plant that invades natural areas, like a piece of local bushland, choking out the local native plants, changing the natural environment and destroying the homes and food of our native animals.

Across Australia governments and communities are spending millions of dollars and countless volunteer hours controlling environmental weeds. Care should be taken when selecting plants for the garden as many exotic and some native plants are environmental weeds and should be avoided. Gazanias and Cootamundra Wattle are two of our most common environmental weeds that began as ornamental garden plants.

Plant selection for waterwise gardens cont


‘waterwise plants come in an amazing array of colours, shapes and sizes’

Xerochrysum viscosum - Sticky Everlasting.

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Some Environmental Weeds


The following list of environmental weeds is intended as a general guide only and is constantly being updated. Some plants listed are Declared Noxious Weeds, proclaimed under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994, but many are not. Dispose of all garden waste properly. Dispose of any environmental weeds by putting them into sealed bags and disposing at a council approved landfill.

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME STATUS

Acacia baileyana Cootamundra Wattle Undeclared

Acacia iteaphylla Flinders Ranges Wattle Undeclared

Acacia longifolia Sallow or Coast Wattle Undeclared

Rosa rubiginosa Briar Rose Undeclared

Chrysanthemoides monilifera Bitou Bush / Boneseed Declared

Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper or Smilax Undeclared

Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum Lily Undeclared

Vinca major Blue Periwinkle Undeclared

Gazania linearis Gazania Undeclared

Genista monspessulana Cape Broom Undeclared

Watsonia meriana Bulbil Watsonia Undeclared

Cytisus scoparius English Broom Undeclared

Cortaderia selloana Pampas Grass Undeclared

Salix spp. Willow species Undeclared

Foeniculum vulgare Fennel Undeclared

Ulex europaeus Gorse or Furze Declared

Crataegus monogyna English Hawthorn Undeclared

Erica lusitanica Portuguese Heath Undeclared

Oxalis pes-caprae Oxalis or Sour Sob Undeclared

Moraea flaccida One-leaf Cape Tulip Declared

Moraea miniata Two-leaf Cape Tulip Declared

Allium triquetrum Angled Onion Undeclared

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BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME STATUS

Nassella neesiana Chilean Needle Grass Undeclared

Phalaris aquatica Phalaris Undeclared

Juncus acutus Spiny Rush Declared

Hedera helix English Ivy Undeclared

Tradescantia fluminensis Wandering Jew Undeclared

Pinus radiata Radiata Pine Undeclared

Disa bracteata South African Weed-orchid Undeclared

Fraxinus angustifolia ssp. angustifolia Desert Ash Undeclared

Cotoneaster glaucophyllus Large-leaf Cotoneaster Undeclared

Cotoneaster pannosus Silver-leaf Cotoneaster Undeclared

Freesia leichtlinii Freesia Undeclared

Briza maxima Shell Grass Undeclared

Echium plantagineum Paterson’s Curse Declared

Prunus cerasifera Cherry Plum Undeclared

Schinus molle Peppercorn Tree Undeclared

Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle Undeclared

Ligustrum lucidum Broad-leaf Privet Undeclared

Lycium ferocissimum African Boxthorn Declared

Acacia saligna Golden Wreath Wattle Undeclared

Hypericum perforatum St John’s Wort Declared

Marrubium vulgare Horehound Declared

Rubus spp. Blackberry Declared

Some Environmental Weeds


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Waterwise Gardening Walsh, Kevin Reed New Holland 3rd Edition (2004)

Indigenous Plants of Bendigo – A Gardener’s Guide to Growing and Protecting Local Plants Available from early 2007 from the City of Greater Bendigo and the Bendigo Native Plant Group Inc.

Plants and Animals of the Box-Ironbark Area of Central Victoria (CD Rom) Viridians, Bentleigh East, Vic, 2005 Available for purchase from the Bendigo Field Naturalists’ Club Inc., PO Box 396, Bendigo, Victoria, 3552

Eucalypts of the Bendigo District. Franklin, D., Lindner, J., Robinson, J. Bendigo Field Naturalists’ Club Inc. (1991)

Gardening Down-Under Handreck, Kevin CSIRO Publication Australia (1993)

Native Trees and Shrubs of South Eastern Australia Costermans, L.F. Weldon, Sydney (1992)

Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants, Vol 1 – 8 Elliot, R.W., Jones, D.L. Lothian, Melbourne (1980 – 2002)

Bush Invaders of South-East Australia. Muyt, Adam. R.G and F.J. Richardson, Victoria. (2001).

Environmental Weeds – A Field Guide For SE Australia. Blood, Kate. CH Jerram Science Publications (2001).

Useful websites

www.savewater.com.au

www.weeds.crc.org.au

www.weeds.org.au

For more information Coliban Water 1300 363 200 www.coliban.com.au

City of Greater Bendigo (03) 5434 6000 www.bendigo.vic.gov.au

Department of Primary Industries (03) 5430 4444 www.dpi.vic.gov.au

North Central Catchment Management Authority (03) 5448 7124 www.nccma.vic.gov.au

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) (03) 5442 4393 www.epa.vic.gov.au

Greening Australia Victoria (03) 9450 5300

Bendigo Native Plant Group Inc. PO Box 669 Bendigo, Victoria, 3552

Bendigo Field Naturalists’ Club PO Box 396 Bendigo, Victoria, 3552

References & further reading

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Botanical nameGives the current botanical name. Old names are included in the comments column.

Common nameGives the most accepted common name.

Width (Wdth)Indicates the spread a plant will reach.No width has been indicated for climbers or for lawn grasses.

Deciduous/Evergreen (D/E)D = deciduous. This has also been applied to bulbs or perennials that die down.E = evergreen.

Exotic/Native (E/N)Ex = non-Australian plant. N = a plant native to Australia.

Indigenous (Indg)Y = plant that is indigenous to the City of Greater Bendigo.

Flower Colour (Flr Colour)Indicates the colour of the flower.

Flowering Time (Flr time)A = autumnW = winterSp = springSu = summer

Watering Needs Without Rain (watr)0 = watering not required once established. 1 = water once a month.2 = water twice a month.

Shade/Sunny (Shd/Sun)Sh = shady position.Sun = sunny position.

Frost Tolerant (Frst) Y = yesN = noY/N = Tolerates light frosts only, or will tolerate frosts once established.

CommentThis gives a brief comment on the plant.

Key to Plant List

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Loca

l for

mEc

hium

fast

uosu

m

Prid

e of

Mad

eira

2

E Ex

Blu

e S

u 1

Sun

Y

/N

Tall

spik

es o

f sho

wy

flow

ers

Erem

ophi

la lo

ngifo

lia

Ber

rigan

Em

u B

ush

3 E

N

Y

Pin

k S

p 1

Sun

Y

Ve

ry to

ugh,

but

mus

t hav

e go

od

dr

aina

geEr

emop

hila

nive

a S

ilky

Erem

ophi

la

2 E

N

P

urpl

e S

p 2

Sun

Y

A

ttrac

tive

grey

folia

ge a

nd p

urpl

e

flo

wer

sEs

callo

nia ru

bra v

ar. m

acra

ntha

Es

callo

nia

1.5

E Ex

Pin

k S

u 2

Sh/

Sun

Y

G

ood

hedg

e or

scr

een

Euon

ymus

japo

nica

S

pind

le B

ush

2 E

Ex

W

hite

S

p 1

Sun

Y

G

loss

y fo

liage

and

pin

k fru

itsEu

phor

bia

char

acia

s W

ulfe

n S

purg

e 1.

5 E

Ex

Gre

en

Sp/

Su

0 S

un

Y

Attr

activ

e fo

liage

and

unu

sual

yello

w-g

reen

flow

ers

Eury

ops

pect

inat

us

Yello

w D

aisy

1.

5 E

Ex

Yello

w

All

Yr

1 S

un

Y

Gre

y fo

liage

, mos

t flow

ers

are

in

la

te w

inte

rFo

rsyt

hia

susp

ensa

G

olde

n B

ells

2

D

Ex

Yello

w

Sp

2 S

h/S

un

Y

Mas

ses

of e

arly

spr

ing

flow

ers

befo

re th

e le

aves

Good

enia

ova

ta

Hop

Goo

deni

a 0.

5 E

N

Y

Yello

w

Sp/

Su

2 S

h

Free

flow

erin

g, to

lera

tes

moi

st

co

nditi

ons

Grev

illea

‘Cle

arvie

w D

avid

’ C

lear

view

Dav

id G

revi

llea

2 E

N

R

ed

W/S

p 1

Sun

Y

B

ird a

ttrac

ting

flow

ers

Grev

illea

‘Cro

sbie

Mor

rison

’ C

rosb

ie M

orris

on G

revi

llea

2 E

N

R

ed/O

r S

p 1

Sun

Y

Fl

ower

s fo

rm la

te w

inte

r thr

ough

to s

umm

erGr

eville

a en

dlich

eria

na

Spi

ndly

Gre

ville

a 1.

5 E

N

Whi

te

Sp

1 S

un

Y

Nee

ds w

ell-d

rain

ed s

oil

Bota

nica

l nam

e

Com

mon

nam

e

Wdt

h D/

E

E/N

In

dg

Flr C

olou

r

Flr t

ime

Wat

r Sh

d/Su

n Fr

st

Com

men

t

Tall

Shru

bs, U

nder

3m

Grev

illea ‘

Poor

inda C

onsta

nce’

Poor

inda

Con

stan

ce G

revil

lea

5 E

N

R

ed

W/S

p 1

Sun

Y

N

ecta

r attr

acts

bird

sGr

eville

a ‘P

oorin

da Q

ueen

’ P

oorin

da Q

ueen

Gre

ville

a 3

E N

Pin

k S

p 1

Sun

Y

Ex

celle

nt s

cree

ner a

nd b

ird

at

trac

tor

Grev

illea

lava

ndul

acea

La

vend

er G

revi

llea

1.5

E

N

Cr

eam

/Red

Sp

2 S

h/S

un

Y

Gre

y-gr

een

leav

es. V

aria

ble

Hake

a de

curre

ns

Bus

hy N

eedl

ewoo

d 2

E N

Y

C

ream

S

p 0

Sh/

Sun

Y

Ve

ry p

rickl

y, p

rovi

ding

she

lter

ssp.

phy

soca

rpa

for b

irds

Hebe

‘Ins

pira

tion’

In

spira

tion

Heb

e 1.

5 E

Ex

P

urpl

e S

p/S

u 2

Sun

Y

C

ompa

ct ro

unde

d sh

rub

Hibi

scus

syr

iacu

s R

ose

Of S

haro

n 2

D

Ex

Purp

le/Bl

ue

Su/

A

1 S

un

Y

Flow

ers

sum

mer

and

into

aut

umn

Indi

gofe

ra a

ustra

lis

Indi

gofe

ra

2

E N

Y

P

urpl

e S

p 2

Sh/

Sun

Y

Ti

p pr

une

to p

rom

ote

bush

ines

sKu

nzea

eric

oide

s B

urga

n 3

E

N

Y

Whi

te

Sp/

Su

1 S

un

Y

Attr

activ

e w

indb

reak

or i

nfor

mal

hedg

e Ku

nzea

par

vifol

ia

Sm

all-l

eave

d K

unze

a 3

E

N

P

ink

Sp/

Su

2 S

h/S

un

Y

Flow

er li

ke s

mal

l bot

tlebr

ush

Lasio

peta

lum

beh

rii

Pin

k Ve

lvet

Bus

h 1.

5 E

N

Y

P

ink

Sp

0 S

h/S

un

Y

Nee

ds w

ell d

rain

ed s

oils

. Lik

es

oc

casi

onal

ligh

t pru

ne.

Lo

ng la

stin

g flo

wer

s Le

ptos

perm

um m

yrsin

oide

s H

eath

Tea

Tre

e 1.

5 E

N

Y

W

hite

S

p/S

u 0

Sh/

Sun

Y

P

rolifi

c flo

wer

s in

spr

ing

Lept

ospe

rmum

niti

dum

Te

a Tr

ee

2

E N

Whi

te

Sp

2 S

h/S

un

Y

Den

se if

pru

ned,

pro

lific

flow

ers,

can

be u

sed

as a

hed

geLe

ptos

perm

um o

bova

tum

R

iver

Tea

Tre

e 2

E N

Whi

te

Su

2 S

h/S

un

Y

Can

with

stan

d w

et s

oils

als

oM

ahon

ia a

quifo

lium

O

rego

n G

rape

1

E Ex

Yello

w

Sp

2 S

h/S

un

Y

Sm

all p

urpl

e fru

its in

sum

mer

Mel

aleu

ca d

ecus

sata

To

tem

Pol

es

2 E

N

Y

Mau

ve

Sp

0 S

un

Y

Goo

d w

indb

reak

, hed

ge o

r scr

een

Mel

aleu

ca h

yper

icifo

lia

Red

Hon

ey M

yrtle

3

E N

Ora

nge

Sp

1 S

un

Y/N

G

ood

scre

en a

nd b

ird a

ttrac

tor

Mel

aleu

ca in

cana

G

rey

Hon

ey M

yrtle

2

E N

Cre

am

Sp

1 S

un

Y

Mas

ses

of fl

ower

s

Mel

aleu

ca la

terit

ia

Rob

in R

ed B

reas

t Bus

h 1

E N

Red

S

p/S

u 2

Sun

Y

B

ushy

, with

sho

wy

oran

ge-r

ed

flo

wer

s

Mel

aleu

ca n

esop

hila

S

how

y H

oney

Myr

tle

3 E

N

M

auve

S

u 0

Sun

Y

Fa

st g

row

ing

scre

en p

lant

with

flo

wer

s at

the

tips

Mel

aleu

ca u

ncin

ata

Bro

om H

oney

Myr

tle

2 E

N

Y

Cre

am

Sp

1 S

un

Y

Very

sal

t tol

eran

t. U

sefu

l scr

een

or

he

dge

and

with

stan

ds s

ome

w

inte

r floo

ding

Mel

aleu

ca w

ilson

ii Vi

olet

Hon

ey M

yrtle

2

E N

Y

Pi

nk/P

urple

S

p 0

Sh/

Sun

Y

D

ense

loca

l pla

nt fo

r win

dbre

ak

or

scr

een

with

sho

wy

flow

ers

Mel

icytu

s de

ntat

us

Tree

Vio

let

1 E

N

Y

Cre

am

Sp

0 S

un

Th

e sm

all p

endu

lous

flow

ers

are

ve

ry fr

agra

nt.

Sy

n. H

ymen

anth

era

dent

ata

Myo

poru

m in

sula

re

Boo

bial

la

3 E

N

W

hite

W

0

Sun

Y

D

ense

folia

ge m

akin

g a

good

w

indb

reak

. Fire

resi

stan

t

Nand

ina

dom

estic

a S

acre

d B

ambo

o 1

E

Ex

C

ream

S

p 0

Sh/

Sun

Y

C

olou

red

berr

ies.

Doe

s no

t suc

ker

lik

e tr

ue b

ambo

os

Olea

ria d

ecur

rens

C

lam

my

Dai

sy B

ush

1.5

E

N

W

hite

S

u/A

0

Sun

Y

N

eeds

goo

d dr

aina

ge. P

rune

to

pr

omot

e bu

shy

grow

th

Olea

ria fl

orib

unda

H

eath

Dai

sy B

ush

1 E

N

Y

Whi

te

Su

1 S

un

Y

Tip

prun

e to

kee

p a

bush

y ha

bit

Olea

ria te

retif

olia

C

ypre

ss D

aisy

Bus

h 1

E N

Y

W

hite

S

p 0

Sun

Y

R

ound

ed s

hape

Philo

thec

a m

yopo

roid

es

Wax

flow

er

2 E

N

W

hite

S

p 1

Sh/

Sun

Y

Lo

vely

pin

k bu

ds a

nd s

tarr

y

flo

wer

s. S

yn. E

riost

emon

myo

poro

ides

Phot

inia

‘Red

Rob

in’

Red

Rob

in P

hotin

ia

2 E

Ex

W

hite

S

p 2

Sun

Y

H

edge

pla

nt w

ith b

right

red

new

le

aves

.

Phot

inia

robu

sta

Pho

tinia

4

E

Ex

W

hite

S

u 1

Sun

Y

H

eavy

som

etim

es ir

ritan

t per

fum

e.

Pitto

spor

um a

ngus

tifol

ium

W

eepi

ng P

ittos

poru

m

3 E

N

Y

Yello

w

Sp

0 S

un

Y

Ora

nge

fruits

Syn

. Pitt

ospo

rum

ph

yllira

eoid

es

Pitto

spor

um ‘J

ames

Stir

ling’

Ja

mes

Stir

ling

Pitt

ospo

rum

2

E Ex

- -

2 S

un

Y

Pop

ular

scr

een

plan

t, ca

n al

so b

e

us

ed fo

r hed

ges

Bota

nica

l nam

e

Com

mon

nam

e

Wdt

h D/

E

E/N

In

dg

Flr C

olou

r

Flr t

ime

Wat

r Sh

d/Su

n Fr

st

Com

men

t

Tall

Shru

bs, U

nder

3m

Plum

bago

aur

icula

ta

Plu

mba

go

2

E Ex

Blu

e S

u/A

1

Sh/

Sun

Y

/N

Goo

d ba

ckgr

ound

pla

nt o

r can

be

clip

ped

into

hed

gePo

mad

erris

race

mos

a C

lust

er P

omad

erris

1

E

N

Ye

llow

S

p 1

Sh

Y

Talli

sh b

ackg

roun

d sh

rub.

Lik

es

so

me

moi

stur

e. R

espo

nds

wel

l to

prun

ing

Pr

osta

nthe

ra n

ivea

Sno

wy

Min

t Bus

h 2

E N

Y

W

hite

S

p/S

u 1

Sh/

Sun

Y

Fa

st g

row

ing,

pru

ne re

gula

rlyPr

osta

nthe

ra o

valif

olia

C

omm

on M

int B

ush

2

E N

Pur

ple

Sp

2 S

h/S

un

Y

Pro

lific

flow

erer

Pros

tant

hera

rotu

ndifo

lia

Rou

nd-le

af M

int B

ush

1.5

E

N

P

urpl

e S

p 2

Sh/

Sun

Y

Fo

liage

has

per

fum

e w

hen

crus

hed

Rosm

arin

us o

fficin

alis

Ros

emar

y 1.

5 E

Ex

Blu

e S

p/S

u 1

Sun

Y

C

ulin

ary

herb

, can

be

used

for a

n

un

clip

ped

hedg

eSa

ntal

um a

cum

inat

um

Sw

eet Q

uand

ong

2 E

N

Y

Gre

en

Sp

0 S

un

N

Has

shi

ny re

d ed

ible

frui

tSe

nna

arte

misi

oide

s S

ilver

Cas

sia

1.5

E

N

Ye

llow

S

p/S

u 0

Sun

Y

Fi

ne, s

ilver

y fo

liage

Syn

. Cas

sia

arte

mis

ioid

es

Sola

num

lacin

iatu

m

Kan

garo

o A

pple

2

E N

Y

P

urpl

e S

p/S

u 0

Sh/

Sun

Y

Fa

st g

row

ing

with

yel

low

-ora

nge

egg

shap

ed fr

uit.

Sel

f sow

s re

adily

Spira

ea c

anto

nien

sis

Ree

ves’

May

Bus

h 4

D

Ex

Whi

te

Sp

1 S

un

Y

Arc

hing

bra

nche

s m

ake

this

pla

nt

m

uch

wid

er th

an it

is ta

llSy

mph

orica

rpos

alb

us

Sno

w B

erry

1.

5 D

Ex

Pin

k S

p 1

Sh/

Sun

Y

D

aint

y fo

liage

and

whi

te b

errie

s Sy

mph

orica

rpos

orb

icula

tis

Cor

al B

erry

1.

5 D

Ex

Whi

te/P

ink

Sp

1 S

h/S

un

Y

Pur

ple-

red

fruits

in s

umm

er

Syrin

ga c

ultiv

ars

Lila

cs

1.5

D

Ex

P

urpl

e S

p 1

Sun

Y

P

erfu

med

flow

ers

with

man

y

co

lour

s fro

m w

hite

to d

ark

purp

le a

vaila

ble

Teuc

rium

frut

icans

S

hrub

by G

erm

ande

r 2

E Ex

Mau

ve

Sp/

Su

1 S

un

Y

Pre

tty g

rey

folia

ge, c

an b

e us

ed a

s

a

hedg

e

Thry

ptom

ene

calyc

ina

Gra

mpi

ans

Thry

ptom

ene

1.5

E N

Pin

k S

p 2

Sun

Y

G

ood

cut fl

ower

, nee

ds g

ood

dr

aina

ge

Vibu

rnum

tinu

s La

urus

tinus

2.

5 E

Ex

W

hite

S

p 0

Sh/

Sun

Y

P

inki

sh in

bud

, har

dy h

edge

or

sc

reen

Vim

inar

ia ju

ncea

G

olde

n S

pray

2

E

N

Y

Yello

w

Sp/

Su

1 S

un

Y

Tole

rate

s m

oist

soi

ls, s

how

y

flo

wer

s an

d at

trac

tive

droo

ping

fo

liage

Wei

gela

flor

ida

Wei

gela

2

D

Ex

P

ink

Sp

2 S

un

Y

Arc

hing

hab

it

Wes

tring

ia fr

uitic

osa

Coa

st R

osem

ary

2 E

N

W

hite

S

p 1

Sun

Y

G

reyi

sh fo

liage

and

can

be

used

as

a h

edge

or s

cree

n

Smal

l Shr

ubs,

Und

er 1

MAc

acia

lani

gera

W

oolly

Wat

tle

1 E

N

Y

Yello

w

W

0 S

un

Y

Use

ful f

or ro

cky

grou

nd a

nd w

inte

r

flo

wer

s

Arte

misi

a ab

sinth

ium

W

orm

woo

d 1

E Ex

Yello

w

Su

0 S

un

Y

grow

n fo

r its

silv

er fo

liage

. Mak

es

a

toug

h in

form

al h

edge

Callis

tem

on ‘L

ittle

Joh

n’

Littl

e Jo

hn B

ottle

brus

h 1

E

N

R

ed

Sp/

Su

1 S

un

Y

Bus

hy, b

ird a

ttrac

ting

plan

t. Fr

ost

te

nder

whe

n yo

ung.

Fu

ll su

n is

bes

t

Cist

ius

salvi

ifoliu

s S

age-

leaf

Roc

k R

ose

1.2

E Ex

Whi

te

Su

1 S

un

Y

Low

and

spr

eadi

ng. U

se in

gro

ups

as

a g

roun

dcov

er

Conv

olvu

lus

cneo

rum

S

ilver

Bus

h 1

E

Ex

W

hite

S

u 1

Sun

Y

S

ilver

y fo

liage

. Nee

ds g

ood

dr

aina

ge

Corre

a pu

lchel

la

Sal

mon

Cor

rea

0.5

E

N

O

rang

e W

Sh/

Sun

Y

G

ood

low

shr

ub fo

r win

ter i

nter

est

Crow

ea e

xala

ta

Sm

all C

row

ea

1 E

N

Y

Pin

k S

p/S

u 1

Sh/

Sun

Y

Lo

ng fl

ower

ing,

sui

tabl

e fo

r

co

ttage

gar

dens

Cryp

tand

ra a

mar

a B

itter

Cry

ptan

dra

0.5

E N

Y

Pi

nk/W

hite

A/W

0

Sh/

Sun

Y

C

an a

lso

be u

sed

as a

gr

ound

cove

r in

mas

s pl

antin

gs

Bota

nica

l nam

e

Com

mon

nam

e

Wdt

h D/

E

E/N

In

dg

Flr C

olou

r

Flr t

ime

Wat

r Sh

d/Su

n Fr

st

Com

men

t

Smal

l Shr

ubs,

Und

er 1

mDa

mpi

era

rosm

arin

ifolia

R

osem

ary

Dam

pier

a 1

E N

Blu

e S

p/S

u 2

Sh/

Sun

Y

S

ucke

ring

plan

t with

dee

p bl

ue

flo

wer

s. N

eeds

goo

d dr

aina

geDa

viesia

ulic

ifolia

G

orse

Bitt

er P

ea

1

E N

Y

O

rang

e S

p 0

Sh/

Sun

Y

Eg

g an

d ba

con

flow

ers

Derw

entia

per

folia

ta

Dig

ger’s

Spe

edw

ell

1 E

N

Y

Pur

ple

Sp

0 S

h/S

un

Y

Per

enni

al-li

ke s

hrub

gre

at fo

r

cotta

ge g

arde

ns. C

ut b

ack

hard

in

w

inte

r. Sy

n. P

arah

ebe

perfo

liata

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lant

one

met

re a

part

Scae

vola

stri

ata

Roy

al R

obe

1 E

N

P

ink

Sp

2 S

h/S

un

Y

Unc

omm

on b

ut w

ith d

elig

htfu

l

flo

wer

s

Sedu

m a

cre

Com

mon

Sto

necr

op

0.5

E

Ex

Ye

llow

S

p/S

u 1

Sun

Y

S

uccu

lent

sui

tabl

e fo

r bor

ders

or

gr

ound

cove

r

Thym

us p

seud

olan

ugin

osis

Woo

lly T

hym

e 0.

3 E

Ex

P

ink

Su

2 S

un

Y

Gro

w in

cra

cks

in p

avin

g fo

r lov

ely

sc

ent w

hen

folia

ge c

rush

ed

Thym

us v

ulga

ris

Thym

e 0.

3 E

Ex

P

ink

Sp

2 S

un

Y

Low

gro

undc

over

, use

d in

coo

king

Verb

ena

peru

viana

S

carle

t Ver

bena

1

E Ex

Sca

rlet

Su

2 S

un

N

Mas

ses

of fl

ower

s

Viol

a he

dera

cea

Nat

ive

Viol

et

2 E

N

Y

Prp

/Whi

te

All

Yr

1 S

h Y

Fl

ower

s m

ost o

f tim

e

Har

dy L

awns

Cyno

don

dact

ylon

Cou

ch

- E

Ex

-

- 2

Sun

Y

Ex

trem

ely

toug

h, b

ut d

orm

ant i

n

w

inte

r. A

runn

ing

gras

s

Cyno

don

dact

ylon

‘Leg

end’

Le

gend

Cou

ch

- E

Ex

-

- 2

Sun

Y

Ex

trem

ely

toug

h, b

ut d

orm

ant i

n

w

inte

r. A

runn

ing

gras

s

Cyno

don

dact

ylon

‘San

ta A

na’

San

ta A

na C

ouch

-

E Ex

- -

2 S

un

Y

Fine

r lea

f cou

ch. E

xtre

mel

y to

ugh,

w

inte

r dor

man

t. A

runn

ing

gras

s

Micr

olae

na s

tipoi

des

Wee

ping

Gra

ss

- E

N

Y

- -

1 S

un

Y

Can

be

used

as

a la

wn

alte

rnat

ive

w

here

ther

e is

not t

oo m

uch

traffi

c

Penn

isetu

m c

land

estin

um

Kik

uyu

- E

Ex

- -

- 1

Sun

Y

To

ugh,

vig

orou

s ru

nnin

g gr

ass.

Ye

llow

s of

f in

win

ter.

Can

be

in

vasi

ve

Sten

otap

hrum

sec

unda

tum

B

uffa

lo G

rass

-

E Ex

-

- -

2 S

un

Y

Toug

h. T

he la

rges

t of t

he ru

nnin

g

gr

asse

s. B

row

ns o

ff in

win

ter

S. s

ecun

datu

m ‘P

alm

etto

’ P

alm

etto

Buf

falo

Gra

ss

- E

Ex

- -

- 2

Sun

Y

To

ugh.

The

larg

est o

f the

runn

ing

gr

asse

s. B

row

ns o

ff in

win

ter

S. s

ecun

datu

m ‘S

ir W

alte

r’ S

ir W

alte

r Buf

falo

Gra

ss

- E

Ex

- -

- 2

Sun

Y

To

ugh.

The

larg

est o

f the

runn

ing

gr

asse

s. Y

ello

ws

in w

inte

r

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First published 2003

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