Practical Gardening & Landscaping – Australian Native Plants — Alec M. Blombery (1989)

A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to cultivating and designing with Australia’s unique flora remains one of the most trusted guides for gardeners, designers, and native‑plant enthusiasts. First published in 1986.

This richly detailed volume offers practical advice on selecting, growing, and maintaining Australian species, alongside thoughtful guidance on how to incorporate them into cohesive, climate‑appropriate landscape designs.

Blombery combines horticultural expertise with a deep appreciation for Australia’s botanical diversity, presenting clear instructions, plant profiles, and design principles suited to both home gardeners and professional landscapers. Illustrated throughout, the book covers soil preparation, propagation, pruning, water‑wise gardening, and the aesthetic possibilities of native shrubs, trees, and groundcovers.

A valuable reference for anyone committed to sustainable, regionally attuned gardening.

Condition: In good used second-hand condition, minimal shelf wear to edges, minimal yellowing on some pages consistent with age.

• Publisher: Angus & Robertson – 1989 Edition

• Pages: 207 – Width: 27cm x 22cm

• Format: Hard cover with dustjacket

• ISBN: 0207145016