Author(s): BURNS Jenna

GARDENING

In recent times Australian gardens have been under threat - climate change has affected much of the continent, bringing drier conditions and the need for severe water restrictions. Australian Gardens for a Changing Climate guides today's gardener through these new challenges, including appropriate plant selection, soil improvement, the value of mulch and groundcovers, creating beneficial microclimates, and the methods of capturing and utilising water. In addition it features 25 inspiring dry-climate gardens from around the country - from stylish city courtyards and windswept seaside gardens, to groves of hardy natives, living tapestries of succulents, and country gardens that merge with the landscape.