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Gardens in Sydney

Learn how to create nature friendly gardens and neighbourhoods to support Sydney's biodiversity.

Teddy bear bee (Amegilla bombiformis)
Image Credit: Erica Siegel
Hanging pots filled with lush green tomato plants with small yellow flowers, attached to a balcony railing, creating a vibrant and lively urban garden.
Small spaces

No matter how small your space, there's lots of ways to attract nature to your courtyard, balcony or windowsill.

Lush garden with vibrant green foliage, ferns, and purple flowers. A stone path and birdbath create a serene, inviting atmosphere.
Backyards

Your backyard can help support Sydney’s biodiversity. It may be pallet sized or an acreage, but whatever the size, there are many ways to attract nature to your property.

Modern house with a green roof and lush vegetation on multiple levels. It features dark wooden fencing and a contemporary design, creating a natural harmony.
Green roofs and walls

Roofs and walls can support gardens that will increase biodiversity while adding to your property value and quality of life. Find out how to add these features to your home.

Image of a pair of hands in gardening gloves planting in rich dark soil.
Soils

Soil in your backyard, garden pots, and courtyards is rich with bacteria, fungi and small invertebrates that help keep it healthy. Healthy soil means healthy plants, which provide places for our wildlife to live.

Children and adults work together to plant a small tree, hands steadying the pot on soil. The scene conveys teamwork and nurturing in a garden setting.
Communities for nature

Work with your neighbours and local council to green your neighbourhood. Connect habitat in your gardens, plant more trees in your streets, or set up a community garden.