Plant Selection

Local (indigenous) plants are suited to the local soil and climate. They do not require large amounts of nutrients and, once established, little water.

There are many beautiful plants local to Frankston City. Many of these plants offer shelter and are important food sources for local birds, insects, reptiles and animals. Refer to the Frankston Local Plant Guide of The Sustainable Gardening in Frankston booklet. Download a copy of the Sustainable Gardening in Frankston booklet.

Two thirds of the weeds found in Victoria's natural environment (in our parks, reserves and along our waterways and coasts) are garden escapees. Their seeds are spread from our gardens by birds and animals or by people dumping garden cuttings into our bush and waterways. Weeds compete with our local plants for light, nutrients and water. Before too long they have replaced our local plants, leaving native animals without food or habitat.

As gardeners we need to know which plants can escape and destroy our unique natural environments. Refer to the Frankston Garden Escapees Guide in the Sustainable Gardening booklet.

Please consider removing and replacing potential garden escapees as there are so many beautiful plants that are alternatives. Plants need to be grouped together according to their sun/shade, water and fertiliser needs. If you mix your plants you can be forever replacing dead plants. You need to go to a garden centre to find a plant to suit the position you have in mind, not the other way round.

Visit the Sustainable Gardening Australia website for more information about sustainable plants.

 

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