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                The Australian garden

                Why choose native plants?

                Why choose native plants?

                Choosing to grow native plants in your garden will benefit you, the local wildlife, and the environment.

                Planning

                Planning

                With Australian native plants you can have a stunning garden no matter what landscaping style you choose.

                Garden care

                Garden care

                For your garden to thrive you’ll need to prune, fertilise, mulch and even water in some cases.

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