Native Gardening in Autumn

This is the right time of the year to start thinking about your garden plans before winter. Autumn planting allows your new plant-friends to establish themselves a little bit before the harsh frosts, and you’re not fighting with the heat of the summer. Plants that are indigenous (local) to the area are generally more resilient to the soil and weather conditions, requiring less watering and care than the non-native (usually from a very different climate) varieties. They also provide habitat and essential food sources for native wildlife, including birds, bees, butterflies – all of whom are fantastic pollinators! 

Have a read about the Naturally Cooler Towns project, which RCoW was involved in through our Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance membership. Here you’ll find a list of climate adaptive tree species for our region, which you may like to refer to when choosing your next species to plant. 

The It's only natural booklet is also a great resource when planning your garden to be more sustainable and water-wise, and the Weeds in the Rural City of Wangaratta booklet may also be helpful in identifying those pesky unwanted environmental weeds as they pop up.