10 simple steps to help native plants thrive in your garden
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Choose or prepare your planting site so it is free of weeds, well drained and does not have high levels of phosphorous.
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Install an efficient watering system such as trickle irrigation.
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Choose the right plant to suit your garden conditions from an accredited nursery.
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Plant from autumn to early spring for best results in areas that have winter rains.
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Fertilise lightly with slow release fertiliser suitable for Australian Plants.
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Mulch up to 50mm deep while keeping the mulch away from the base of the plants.
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Maintain the garden weed free to make space and nutrients available to plants.
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Prune established plants after flowering.
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Prune young plants regularly and lightly to develop good form.
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Replace your plants when they start to decline.
For more information, contact the Kings Park Volunteer Master Gardeners.