The document discusses various Australian bush garden plants and animals, highlighting species such as yellow wattle, kangaroo paw, and cymbidium orchids. It emphasizes the benefits of using native plants that require less water and maintenance once established, along with features like ground covers for water conservation. The document also mentions the presence of wildlife, including kookaburras and koalas, in such gardens.

1. An Australian Bush Garden Plants and Animals September 2007

2. Famous yellow Wattle or Acacia

3. Hibbertia climber

4. Cymbidium orchids

5. Small but colourful tree orchids

6. Rock Lily orchids

7. Kookaburra in a wattle

8. They usually come as a family …

9. Tawny Owls in a Casuarina

10. Tall red Kangaroo Paw

11. Kangaroo Paw, Lomandra and Kidney Weed groundcover Plants that are water-friendly

12. Kangaroo Paw from Western Australia has large green velvety paws

13. Kangaroo Paw crowd the space

14. Koala in a tree at Gunnedah A friend’s house in the country, right near the front door

15. Garden Features The backyard is quite large with lots of eucalypts and natural bush Only Australian plants are grown Once established they need less water than many imported plants Australian ground covers are used to reduce need for water-guzzling lawn Mulch of leaves and chipped wood from the yard also reduce water requirements