I am passionate about growing native plants which are endemic and/or are particularly well suited to this region. In our harsh environment native plants have so many benefits over many exotic plants. They are uniquely adapted to the soil and climate conditions of this area and so are easy to grow. Once established these plants require less water, less fertilizer, and therefore less work. Your garden can look good all year round whether it is a freezing frosty morning or a scorching summer afternoon. Additionally native plants encourage birds, butterflies and lizards to our gardens providing food and shelter for them and adding to the beauty surrounding us.

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​Plants for particular sites
I sell plants suitable for most sites in your garden. Plant descriptions and the conditions they prefer can be found with the plant lists. i am also always happy to help with advice.

Looking after your new plant
​The best times to plant are Autumn or Spring. Planting can also be done in winter in some cases and in Summer as long as the plant is watered deeply on a regular basis so that the plant does not suffer heat or dry stress. My plants are fully hardened off for the conditions they can expect in your garden.

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Preparation of the area to be planted out is vitally important; preferably do it before you buy plants.
Preparation includes digging the soil over to loosen it through the whole area to be planted, to twice the depth of your spade if possible, adding compost or sand if the soil is too heavy,
 
When ready to plant dig a hole just bigger than the plant pot, and fill with water. Wait until the water has drained away and then tip the plant upside down and slide the pot off the root ball. Put the plant into the ground so that the top of the root ball is level with  ground level and backfill the soil, firming gently into the hole (do not tread on the soil). With some additional soil create a saucer around the plant, this directs water into the root area when watering. 

​Water with a whole bucket of water even if the soil is already damp or it is raining. Continue to water deeply through the first summer.
Do not fertilize at planting. Fertilising is generally not needed for natives but if you feel the need, use a special native fertiliser.

Mulch around the planted area with organic mulch such as wood chip to a depth of 10cm keeping the mulch away from the pant stem.
You can prune your native plants to produce denser growth habits. The time of year to prune will vary from plant to plant.