Explore practical, science-backed tips and region-specific advice designed to help every gardener, whether beginner or expert, grow a thriving garden that adapts and flourishes in a changing climate. Choose a category tile below to start your journey.
Learn to build a cooler, greener garden by increasing your tree canopy and vegetation. We’ll show you how to use vertical gardens, shade structures, and water features for natural cooling, and help you select climate-resilient plants. We also offer guidance on community planting and storing carbon in your garden to help combat rising temperatures.
This section covers strategies for stormwater management and creating a permeable landscape to reduce flood risk. Learn how to prepare your garden for bushfires and other heat-related events, and discover the essential role of soil in water retention.
Encourage a thriving ecosystem by supporting local biodiversity in your garden. Learn about Indigenous gardening practices and the benefits of companion planting to naturally manage pests without harmful chemicals. We’ll also show you how to rewild your garden, creating a vital habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife.
As the climate changes, your garden may face new challenges from unfamiliar pests and diseases. This section provides strategies for identifying and managing new threats like the Queensland fruit fly, mosquitoes, gall wasps, and other emerging pests. We’ll offer practical, science-backed advice on how to protect your plants and build their natural defenses against new diseases, ensuring your garden remains healthy and productive.
Adapt your food-growing practices to a changing climate. We’ll show you how to adjust to shifting seasons and embrace climate-savvy methods like no-dig gardening and planting perennial foods. This section also explores creative solutions like using unused spaces for food production and building community food systems.
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