Page 4 - Which Plants Are Best

Dianellas – our native flax lily – are an excellent addition to all kinds of gardens, from native bush paddocks to schmick urban back yards. How many could you make room for, in your garden?

Want to ditch the shovel and plant a garden? There's a surprising range of plants suited to clay soil, from groundcovers to feature trees. Many favourite native plants are ideal, they're naturally exposed to prolonged periods of rain followed by drought.

Plants can add beauty and a sense of nature to our homes and offices, shopping malls and public spaces. But did you know they also help us feel better, and stay healthier, physically and mentally?

At Australian Plants Online we frequently get asked "what are the best plants for my garden in Central Coast/Far North Queensland/Inner West Sydney/etc" - and here's our suggestions.

Our beautiful beaches are a playground for all of us, whether we're swimming and surfing, building sandcastles with the bubs, or taking a stroll. Living by the coast is relaxing and energising, but can be hard on our garden plants, with drying winds, little shade, and salt spray. Find out which plants cope with these conditions best.

Bushfires are terrifying and unpredictable - and all organic material has the potential to burn in a bushfire. But you can plan your garden to be more fire safe through the plants you choose.

There's a reason why lavender is so loved by gardeners! It enjoys our hot climate (unless you're in the Top End), smells gorgeous, blooms in tough situations, and lures in those beneficial pollinators. Find the best lavender for your garden here.

Sweet smelling plants always add extra enjoyment to any kind of garden. Even if you only have space for one tiny pot, on a balcony or window-box, make it a scented plant. The fragrance will travel on the breeze through warm air. Plant them where you can enjoy the natural perfume while sipping your morning cuppa or evening drink.

Nandina, sometimes called Sacred Bamboo or Heavenly Bamboo, is a beautiful shrub native to Japan. They suit Oriental-style gardens very well. Nandinas also work in flowery cottage gardens, woodland areas, as green topiary hedges, and in modern outdoor spaces too. No wonder Nandinas are consistently one of our most popular plants! Find the best one for you