Gardening in Australia is never one-size-fits-all.
From tropical wet seasons and subtropical humidity to coastal salt, inland frost and dry Mediterranean-pattern summers, every garden asks a different set of questions. The Australian Gardener's Field Guide helps readers answer them with 100 concise, beautifully illustrated entries designed for real backyards, balconies and productive plots.
Begin with the foundations-climate, microclimates, soil, drainage, mulch and water-then explore dependable Australian trees, shrubs, flowers and groundcovers. Build an edible garden around tomatoes, citrus, herbs, berries and seasonal vegetables. Learn practical systems for composting, seed raising, succession sowing, pollinator support, pruning and container growing. Clear field notes also cover pests, diseases, weeds, heatwaves, frost, storms, bushfire-aware landscaping, biosecurity and safer gardening around children, pets and wildlife.
Practical, climate-aware and encouraging, this is a visual reference for new gardeners and experienced growers who want to make better local decisions, waste less water and grow a more resilient Australian garden.
