Resources
Resources
Free reference guides, tools and downloads for North Shore gardens. For step-by-step projects, see the DIY how-tos in the Garden Shop.
Find the right plants
Native plant finder
232 local natives with photos, filtered by bush type and layer.
Which plant community?
Three questions to work out what grew on your block.
Native, classic or a mix?
Choosing a style, with weed-safe swaps.
Weeds and wildlife
Weeds to worry about
84 weeds that matter here, and what to plant instead.
Natives mistaken for weeds
Pull the weed, keep the native.
Living with possums
Possum Hotels, decoy plants and natural deterrents.
Through the year
Seasonal care calendar
What to plant, prune and feed each month.
Heritage & classic gardens
Camellias, azaleas, roses, hedges and borders.
Meadows for Sydney gardens
Native, classic or mixed meadows.
Soil and water
Watering natives
How much water natives need, by soil type.
Mulch and your soil
Which mulch suits your soil, and how deep.
Downloads and council links
Printable handouts
Free PDF guides for the fridge or the shed.
Council garden rules and programs
Tree permits, green waste, free plant programs and official links for each council.
Local notes by council area
Soils, bushland and council programs near you.