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Planting tips

Preparation for planting

Read our expert tips on how to prepare your soil to give your plants the best possible chance of flourishing.

Planting for the season

Tips for gardeners to make their plants flourish regardless of the season

Caring for native plants

Find out how to care for your native plants with our easy-to-follow tips.

Featured plants

Learn more about our featured plants in the indigenous nursery.

Planting a Butterfly Garden

Creating a garden that will attract beautiful butterflies is easy and good for the environment. Find out how!

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edendale@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

03 9433 3711

30 Gastons Rd, Eltham VIC 3095

Open 10am - 4.30pm daily 
Closed on Extreme and Code Red fire danger days.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the Country on which Nillumbik is located, we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, and extend that respect to all First Nations People. We respect the enduring strength of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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