The Plants that Melbourne Favours

Putting plats into gardens is never a haphazard effort in Melbourne. The citizens here choose and plan their plants with great care and precision. Sometimes, that's because it's a necessity to find the right plant that suits the soil and climate. Other times, it's a necessity to find the plants that best work with the personality and style of the home owner. Here are the types of plants best suited to Melbourne homes and their gardens.

Exotics

Australia's soil, and especially that around Melbourne, can be rich, dense, and full of nutrients. It's an environment that naturally lends itself to growing all manner of plants. That includes the use of exotics as a normal garden accessory. Many of these plants come from nurseries based right here in Australia. They could be carnivorous plants like the pitcher plant or the Venus flytrap. They could be bamboo gardens. They could even be groundcover to help fill out a garden bed. They work well and they look colourful and exquisite.

Natives

There's something that's very classic about a garden bed loaded with Australian natives. And not just any natives, but those varieties of plants that are best suited to Melbourne's coastal climes. They work well because they are already bred to handle the rough and tough weather conditions here. They can be extremely drought tolerant, handle the summer sun, and the occasional frosts of winter. They naturally thrive in this soil and don't require any special maintenance or care to produce a lovely result.   

Succulents

Speaking of drought-resistant plants, the succulents are popular species of plants in Melbourne. They are so easy to care for that most forget about them after their planted. They are easy to reproduce as well. The trick is the burrow a hole into the succulent. When the plant repairs itself with a new "bulb", that section can be removed and planted to propagate the species.

Trees and Bushes

Putting in fully-grown trees and bushes isn't a weekend project, but it requires planning and effort. Some trees can be costly as well to find, such as the classic Australian palm. The look that most Melburnians are going for is one of seclusion and privacy. Trees can form a stunning entry to a home. They can line a walkway or a driveway. They can form a natural barrier between the home and the neighbours. They can also act as natural sun shades, deterring the heat of the summer sun from hitting the house and raising the temperature inside. Many of these trees can also produce fruit like pears, apples, and oranges throughout the summer season.   

Plants Melbourne can vary greatly, but they all bring a sense of colour and style to the home and the neighbourhood. These plants are carefully chosen for their unique qualities and differences and planted with planning and precision to achieve the glamorous gardens found in the city today. May these gardens, and this city, ever inspire others to plant their own green spaces in and around their homes.