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What Plants Suit the Tamworth Region
The Tamworth Region has a wide diversity of native flora. You can help preserve some of this heritage by growing some of these plants, as well as other Australian plants, in your garden.
With careful selection and good garden practice, you can also achieve an environmentally friendly garden which minimises water and chemical use and waste products.
This page contains information about:
- Australian plants suitable for the Tamworth Regional Council Area
- trees and powerlines
- sustainable gardening tips
Australian Plants suitable for the Tamworth Regional Council area
Are there plants specifically suited to the Tamworth Region
The publication, Australian Plants suitable for the Tamworth Regional Council Area, recommends plants that are relatively resistant to drought.
However, new plantings should be regularly watered during the first two years after sowing, and occasional deep watering during dry periods to encourage plants to develop a deep root system.
How can I access this publication
The publication, Australian Plants suitable for the Tamworth Regional Council area, has been split into four pdf files for ease in downloading.
Should I plant trees or shrubs in my urban garden
Shrubs or small trees are more suitable for suburban gardens rather than large trees.
Remember to plant trees and large shrubs at least one metre away from the house for every one metre of mature plant height.
Planting large trees too close to the house may later give rise to unstable house foundations, drain clogging, leaves in gutters (fire hazard), or branches dropping on structures or people.
Trees and powerlines
What about trees and powerlines
Trees and powerlines can be a dangerous combination. Approximately 90 per cent of supply interruptions are caused by trees affecting powerlines, especially during storms.
Be aware of these tips to stay safe near powerlines:
- a tree should never touch or overhang or be able to fall across a powerline. A good safety tip is to plant trees at the same distance from powerlines as their potential height
- tree pruning or felling can be hazardous near overhead powerlines and should be performed by qualified tree trimmers
- always check whether any excavation work you are doing is above underground powerlines, natural gas pipes or other services
How can I get more information about planting near powerlines
Check the Country Energy website.
Sustainable gardening tips
Some easy sustainable gardening tips are found at the following links:
- tips on sustainable gardening - creating a garden without relying on chemicals and fertilisers
- waterwise gardening - using water wisely in your garden
- plants for wildlife - choosing plants that attract native animals to visit or live in your garden
- easy Guide to Composting - recycling your organic waste and using it on your garden
- gardening help and fact sheets - growing herbs, native plants, flannel flowers, waratahs, paper daisies and proteas
- poo, worms and maggots - information for kids on how to make a worm farm
- easy guide to worm farming - worm castings are great for feeding house plants, adding to seedling mixes and potting soils or top-dressing around plants. Follow the four easy steps to successful worm farming
- easy guide to mulching - composting is natural and inexpensive. It also reduces household waste dramatically. Follow the four easy steps to making great compost, complete with the handy compost fix-it guide
- biodiversity - biodiversity is much more than just plants and animals. It's the complete variety of life forms on the planet, from the simplest genes to micro-organisms to whole ecosystems
- how clean (and green) is your rural residential block - rural residential living offers the benefits of country living, but it requires careful management of environmental impacts
- handling pesticide wastes - a household guide - pesticide exposure can affect the health of the environment not just people