Perth Seasonal
Planting Guide
What to plant, when to plant it, and how to make it thrive in Perth's unique climate — from someone who works in Perth gardens every day.
- Season-by-season planting calendars
- WA native plant guide
- Water restrictions & reticulation tips
- Working with Perth's sandy soils
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A practical guide for Perth gardeners
Not a generic gardening guide. Written specifically for Perth's Mediterranean climate — long hot summers, mild wet winters, sandy soils and all.
Perth's climate is unlike anywhere else in Australia. Our long, dry summers and short, mild winters mean the planting calendar looks very different here than it does in Melbourne or Sydney. Many Perth gardeners struggle because they're following advice written for a different climate — planting at the wrong time, choosing the wrong species, and fighting against our sandy soils instead of working with them. This guide fixes that. It's built from over a decade of hands-on experience working in Perth gardens, and it covers everything you need to know to plant with confidence in our unique conditions.
Season-by-season calendars
Exactly what to plant across all four Perth seasons, with sow dates, harvest windows and varieties that work in our climate.
WA native plant guide
Banksias, grevilleas, kangaroo paw, bottlebrush and more — with planting times, water needs and what conditions they prefer.
Water & reticulation
Perth water restriction rules, irrigation types, watering depth guides and how to make the most of what you're allowed.
Soil & mulch tips
How to work with Perth's sandy coastal soils, when to add organic matter, and why mulch is non-negotiable in a Perth summer.
Why Perth is different
Perth sits in a unique Mediterranean climate zone with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Our soils are predominantly ancient sands — leached of nutrients and quick to drain. This means standard Australian gardening advice often doesn't apply. Plants that thrive in Sydney's humid summers will struggle in Perth's dry heat. This guide is built from the ground up for our conditions, covering everything from soil preparation and amendment to species selection and seasonal watering schedules.
Who this guide is for
Whether you're a first-time homeowner with a blank courtyard, a seasoned gardener frustrated by plants that keep dying in summer, or somewhere in between — this guide meets you where you are. It's practical, jargon-free, and focused on what actually works in Perth. No fluff, no theory — just the planting calendars, species lists and seasonal tips you need to create a garden that looks great and thrives with minimal fuss.
Written from real Perth gardens
I've been working in Perth gardens for over a decade — building, planting, fixing reticulation and helping homeowners get more from their outdoor spaces. This guide is what I'd tell a friend who's just getting started, or frustrated that things keep dying.
— Aiden Thomas, Perth Garden Revival
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