The Perfect Garden

Posted by Bill Richardson Nov 15, 2006

Here are some clever tips to help design your perfect garden:

Plant deciduous trees on the west side of the house

Install a rainwater tank

Put vegies plants and herb plants that use water close together for easy maintenance

Build compost bins to recycle all your kitchen scraps, leaves and grass clippings

Establish your own worm farm to make fertiliser

Keep the lawn area to a minimum

Plant fruit trees, especially citrus and water with drip irrigation

Install a grey water catchment tank to use on your garden

Grow Australian native plants and trees that are drought resistance

Now, you are well on your way to having that perfect garden!