Karoline and Margaret’s garden transformation shows how a fresh start can lead to something truly special. While planning to replace their fencing in their back garden, they saw an opportunity to transform the space into a native, low-maintenance garden.
Following a garden visit with our Gardens for Wildlife volunteers, they took their first steps in January 2026, planting a mix of native and indigenous species, mulching the garden beds, and even adding a small pond to create a welcoming water source for wildlife.
Just a few months on, the results have been remarkable.
By May this year, those plants were already spreading beautifully and beginning to fill the space with life. Several indigenous species, including Goodenia ovata, Correa reflexa, Indigofera australis and Brachyscome multifida, have doubled in size in a short time. We’re excited to see what will bloom in the seasons ahead, and what wildlife will soon call this garden home.
“After a friend recommended this fantastic free service, I saw it as a perfect opportunity to enhance Mum’s garden. We wanted to learn which plants would best attract local wildlife while remaining low maintenance to suit Mum’s needs as an elderly gardener.
The expert advice from Gardens for Wildlife has been invaluable. It’s allowed us to make thoughtful changes with confidence, ensuring the garden is both ecologically vibrant and easy to manage. Mum is thrilled watching her new, wildlife-friendly sanctuary slowly take shape!”