Macquarie Park / Small-space native gardening
Three focused ways into Small-space native gardening. Read one guide at a time, then use your own notes to make the advice fit your circumstances.
Small-space native gardening
Check the same spot in morning, midday and late afternoon. Note reflected heat from walls and whether wind reaches the pots. This simple map is more useful than buying plants first and trying to make them fit later.
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Match pot depth and drainage to the mature plant, not the size in the nursery. Keep saucers from holding water for long periods and use a suitable growing mix. Ask a local nursery about species appropriate to the exact conditions.
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Water by checking the mix below the surface, not by a fixed daily rule. Group pots with similar needs and inspect leaves for stress. A small written log helps separate temporary weather effects from a recurring care problem.
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