Planting For Native Birds, Bees and Butterflies

Countless Australian species of birds, bees and butterflies are in decline or threatened with extinction, but you can help

Writer and gardener Jaclyn Crupi shows us that protecting and fostering precious native wildlife starts in our own backyards

The first step: start planting! And choose native plants where possible

This alone presents endless opportunities for habitat creation - sometimes it's the smallest actions that make the biggest difference

Providing a well-placed dish of water on a hot day or allowing leaf litter to stay where it falls are among the many other super simple ways you can make your garden more attractive to native birds, bees and butterflies, and in turn benefit all species

Loads of practical advice for gardeners and novices alike

Detailed planting plans for all types of gardens, from native to exotic, coastal to food forests 

Bird, bee and butterfly galleries to help you identify your visitors