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5 plants that will attract native wildlife into your garden

Save the bees, help the wildlife. - by Laura Barry
  • 31 Dec 2019

WATCH: PLANT SELECTION AND PLACEMENT TIPS

Many of Australia’s native animals, birds and insects live on the fringes of urban environments, such as residential suburbs and cities, and as cities expand, their native environments grow smaller.

However, you can help the native flora and fauna in your area simply by planting the right native plants in your garden. These varieties can provide food and shelter for all sorts of critters and attract bees, which are an essential part of our ecosystem.

Wattle

Wattles are popular among the birds and the bees, so having one of these beauties in your garden will help the local bee population along.

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Grevilleas

Thanks to its sweet nectar, grevilleas are the perfect habitat and food source for many types of insects, birds, bees and butterflies.

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Eucalyptus trees

Loved by koalas and bees alike, many varieties of eucalyptus trees in Australia produce flowers with nectar that all sorts of bee species love. Plus, you’ll start to see more large colourful birds in your garden heading straight for the trees.

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Banksia

Banksia produce flowers with sweet nectar that native bees, birds and some small mammals love.

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 Bottlebrush

These iconic red plants are a great home for flying foxes, possums, lizards, insects and even some birds, so you’re guaranteed to get some wildlife action with this plant.

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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