Garden visits Our Gardens for Wildlife officer can provide customised advice on creating habitat and attracting native animals to your garden. You can book a garden visit or provide details about your garden for an online assessment.
Indigenous plants Indigenous plants are native plants that occur naturally in an area. Learn about the benefits of growing local plants, download our Indigenous plant guide, and view list of local Indigenous Nurseries.
Invasive plant species (weeds) Learn the difference between environmental and noxious weeds, and view our lists of common weeds found in the City of Kingston.
Original vegetation communities Vegetation communities are groups of indigenous plants that share a common environment. Planting a variety of species from your vegetation community will increase habitat and bring wildlife to your garden.
Attracting butterflies to your garden Butterflies are a beautiful visitor to any garden. Learn habitat tips for attracting butterflies to your garden.
Attracting frogs to your garden There are two options for attracting frogs to your garden: building a frog pond, or frog hide-away. Learn more about these habitat options for attracting frogs to your garden.
Attracting honeyeaters to your garden Honeyeaters are very active birds that need a rich supply of nectarand pollen-producing flowers. Learn habitat tips for attracting honeyeaters to your garden.
Attracting insect pollinators to your garden A wide range of insects, as well as some birds, bats and other mammals are important plant pollinators. Learn habitat tips for attracting insects to your garden.
Attracting large birds and owls to your garden Most large birds are meat-eaters that feed on small mammals, lizards and large insects. Learn habitat tips for attracting large birds like Magpies, Kookaburras and owls to your garden.
Attracting lizards and skinks to your garden Learn habitat tips for attracting lizards, geckos and skinks to your garden.
Attracting parrots to your garden Parrots feed on a wide variety of plants. Learn habitat tips for attracting parrots, including Rainbow Lorikeets, Rosellas and Cockatoos to your garden.
Attracting small birds to your garden The majority of small birds are insect-eaters and are great natural pest controllers. Learn habitat tips for attracting small birds to your garden.
Attracting small mammals to your garden Small mammals most likely to visit your garden include possums, gliders, and microbats. Learn habitat tips for attracting these small mammals to your garden.
How to create a habitat garden By increasing habitat in our gardens we can create important stepping-stones for wildlife to thrive. Whether you have a large established garden or a small balcony, there are elements you can add to create shelter for native wildlife.
How to make a native insect hotel Native wildlife needs to find shelter from bad weather and predators to survive. Insect hotels provide shelter and nesting sites for insect pollinators and will help to attract insects like native bees to your garden.
How to plant and maintain your garden Learn how to choose plants best suited to your garden, how to plant, mulch and prune your garden, and view our natural pest control methods for reducing pest problems.