The vast continent of Australia is home to some of the world’s most unusual plants, so it’s hardly surprising that the extinct plants that once dwelt here were just as strange...
Author: Mackenzie Kwak (Mackenzie Kwak)
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3 add-ons guaranteed to bring birds to your backyard
While some of our native bird species only make their homes in pristine wilderness, many can be coaxed into suburbia with the right sort of gardening...
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Transform your garden into a backyard bat haven
It may come as a surprise to learn that these cryptic creatures comprise almost a third of Australia’s mammal diversity, and fulfil a remarkable range of ecological roles...
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Grow an indigenous balcony grassland with just 5 plants
Balconies can be harsh spaces to garden, but the good news is many Australian grassland plants will thrive in these variable conditions...
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Build a backyard bee sanctuary in 4 easy steps
While there is no risk of the European Honeybee going extinct, things are not so rosy for our native bee species, which are becoming rare in our urban areas...
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How to compost like a forest: 5 lessons from nature
Australia is a very old, very nutrient-poor continent. But there is a straightforward solution: composting!
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Build your own Stag Beetle Bungalow: a DIY guide
Stag Beetles are not only a beautiful group of insects to have in your yard, but also valuable nutrient recyclers which contribute to the creation of rich top soils in the garden...
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Native hedgerows: a DIY guide for wildlife gardeners
It is not surprising that when the first Europeans arrived in Australia, they brought the humble hedgerow with them...
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Fur and Flowers: Melbourne’s Mammalian Pollinators
These days there’s a lot of buzz surrounding pollinators. When most of us think of them, our minds quickly turn to bees and butterflies. However, in Australia we have a diverse range of warm-blooded pollinators working through the night to keep our forests growing strong, and many of them call our city home...