Green up your garden with drought-tolerant plants
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Posted on March 21, 2022
Looking for low maintenance plants to green up your garden?
From the Bottle Brush to the Weeping Tea Tree, Central Highlands Regional Council has taken the guesswork out of gardening by compiling a list of plants suited to the region.
‘As a fellow green thumb, I am aware of the pains our dry region can cause in maintaining a lush garden,’ said Mayor Kerry Hayes.
‘With so much to consider when finding the perfect shrubs, succulents and trees to fill your garden, this landscaper approved list will save residents money, time and stress when upkeeping their gardens.’
One essential category used to determine plants with the best chance of survival in our region is drought tolerance.
‘Lawns and gardens are the highest water usage area in homes across the region,’ said General Manager Infrastructure & Utilities Jason Houlihan.
‘By choosing drought-tolerant plants, using mulch to retain water and watering before 10.00 am and after 4.00 pm when the sun isn’t as strong, residential gardens can be lush, green and water conscious.’
To pick up a copy of Central Highlands Residential Tree Guide, visit the CHRC website or head into the garden section of Mitre 10 Emerald.
Along with creating a sustainable garden, Drop20% of your water consumption throughout the household by becoming a water warrior.