Plant Guide

GROUND COVERS, HEDGING AND SCREENING, MASS PLANTING

8 months ago

Are you looking for resilient, attractive plants to enhance your urban landscape? Have you considered the remarkable versatility and beauty of Dianella cultivars? In this article, we dive into six…

Best Winter-Flowering Plants for Australian Gardens

8 months ago

If you’d like your Aussie garden to be filled with colour all year, you’ll benefit greatly from adding plants that bloom in winter. Sure, foliage is one way to add…

Best Westringias for Green Walls

HEDGING AND SCREENING, MASS PLANTING

8 months ago

Are you looking to create a vibrant green wall with resilient and striking plants? If so, westringias could be the perfect choice for you. These Australian natives have risen in…

Best Lomandras for Green Walls

9 months ago

Introduction Are you looking to create a stunning green wall with hardy and attractive plants? Have you considered Lomandras? It can be tempting to treat all lomandras the same, but…

Best Australian Rain Garden Plants

10 months ago

Are you wondering, “what are the best plants for a rain garden in Australia?” You’re not alone. As we face the challenges of climate change, the concept of rain gardens…

Best Westringias for Heavy Clay and Wet Feet

10 months ago

Introduction Westringia plants, also known as coastal rosemary, have long been celebrated for their robustness, thriving in drought conditions and light, sandy soils. However, they’re not typically associated with a…

Best Plants Bred for Functionality: An Insight for Landscape Architects

GROUND COVERS, HEDGING AND SCREENING, MASS PLANTING, MODERN CLUMPING PLANTS, SHADE PLANTS

11 months ago

We’ve all had it drilled into us to “plant the right plant in the right place.” But what used to be the right plant 20 years ago is starting to…

What are the best native perennials to grow in Australia?

GROUND COVERS, HEDGING AND SCREENING, MASS PLANTING, MODERN CLUMPING PLANTS, SHADE PLANTS, TREES

12 months ago

Ever wondered which native perennials thrive best in Australian gardens? As gardeners, landscape architects, and horticulturists, we all know that selecting the right plants for our gardens is the first…

Best Low-Growing Native Plants for Unobstructed Visibility Near Schools & Childcare

12 months ago

Are you a landscape architect or garden designer who values safety and visibility? Have you ever wondered how the strategic use of low-growing native plants can create a safer environment…

Best Compact Trees for Small Native Gardens

12 months ago

Are you wondering about the best native trees to plant in a small garden? Selecting suitable trees for smaller spaces can be quite a challenge, especially when you have a…

10 Best Trees for Clay Soil: What You Need to Know

1 year ago

Understanding the soil in your garden is step one for successful tree planting. Clay soil, known for its heavy texture and high nutrient content, can be a challenging yet rewarding…

Best Australian Native Plants for Clay Soils

1 year ago

Clay soil, often viewed as a gardener’s nemesis, is actually a blessing in disguise. Rich in nutrients and known for its water-retaining properties, clay soil has the potential to be…

Best Australian native plants for sandy soils

1 year ago

While gardening in sandy soil can pose its own unique challenges, it also presents a host of potential benefits. The key to success lies in understanding the nature of sandy…

Best Australian Flowering Plants for Birds

GROUND COVERS, HEDGING AND SCREENING, MASS PLANTING, MODERN CLUMPING PLANTS, SHADE PLANTS, TREES

1 year ago

As you stroll through a thriving Australian native garden, the sight of flowering plants teeming with birds is a joy to behold. These plants serve as more than just a…

Best Australian Native Habitat Plants for Birds

GROUND COVERS, HEDGING AND SCREENING, MASS PLANTING, SHADE PLANTS, TREES

1 year ago

Introduction Australia is home to a rich variety of bird species, many of which depend heavily on native plants for their survival. These plants provide essential food sources and shelter…

Best Hedges for Sandy Soil

1 year ago

The soil in your garden is a key determinant of which hedges will flourish best. Sandy soil, known for its light texture and low nutrient content, can pose unique challenges…

Top 10 Hedges for Clay Soil

GROUND COVERS, HEDGING AND SCREENING, MODERN CLUMPING PLANTS

1 year ago

Gardening in clay-dominant soil can be a challenging endeavour due to its heavy, compact nature. However, certain hedges are well-adapted to these conditions. In this article, we will explore the…

Top 10 Plants for Clay Soil: A Quick Guide

GROUND COVERS, HEDGING AND SCREENING, MASS PLANTING, MODERN CLUMPING PLANTS, SHADE PLANTS, TREES

1 year ago

Have you ever wondered why some plants thrive in your garden while others struggle? The secret could be hiding beneath your feet – in the clay soil. Gardening in clay…

Top 10 Plants for Sandy Soil: A Quick Guide

1 year ago

Ever puzzled over why certain plants flourish in your garden, while others seem to falter? The answer may reside just beneath your feet – in the sandy soil. This soil…

Best Australian Native Hedge Plants: Westringias, Lilly Pillies, Bottlebrushes, and More

1 year ago

Are you looking to add a touch of natural beauty to your garden or landscape while also supporting local ecosystems? Have you considered using native Australian plants for your hedges?…

The Best Australian Native Plants for Pollinators

GROUND COVERS, HEDGING AND SCREENING, MASS PLANTING, MODERN CLUMPING PLANTS, SHADE PLANTS, TREES

1 year ago

Are you a gardener looking to make your patch of green more beneficial to the environment? Have you ever wondered how your garden can contribute to the preservation of our…

10 Best Trees for Sandy Soil

2 years ago

The soil in your garden plays a pivotal role in determining which trees will thrive best. Sandy soil, known for its light texture and low nutrient content, can present unique…

Finding the Right Hedging and Screening Plants

2 years ago

Australia is a pretty tough climate to establish a hedge or screen. It’s hot, dry and often humid in many places, and our soils can be a real challenge. Traditional…

Tough Ground Cover Plants

GROUND COVERS

2 years ago

A good ground cover plant should spread across the ground and help choke out weeds. Many ground cover plants spread but often thin out, or are short lived and only…

Choosing the Right Large Scale Mass Planting Plants

MASS PLANTING

2 years ago

Plants for large scale mass planting projects need to be low maintenance, drought tough and able to cope with harsh conditions. Ozbreed has developed many plants that fit into that…

Modern Clumping Architectural Plants

MODERN CLUMPING PLANTS

2 years ago

Good strappy leaf plants make the best clumping architectural plants. The better ones stay evergreen all year, even through a regular drought. Severe droughts may brown them, but they will…

Plants for Moderate to Heavy Shade

SHADE PLANTS

2 years ago

Most plants can handle light shade, but fewer can thrive in moderately heavy shade, and fewer still in very shady landscaped gardens. Conditions that adversely affect plants in shade are…

Choosing the Right Street Trees