Westringia – “there’s enough direct western and northern sun in pockets for a diverse mix of cottagey and native plants to thrive, including Westringia and Grevilleas”

RHS – The Royal Horticultural Society plant database providing comprehensive information about Westringia varieties and growing conditions

Grevilleas – “there’s enough direct western and northern sun in pockets for a diverse mix of cottagey and native plants to thrive, including Westringia and Grevilleas”

RHS – The Royal Horticultural Society plant database with detailed information about Grevillea species and cultivation requirements

Strelitzias – “And the pool area gets plenty of sun, with enough dappled shade from the surrounding trees and the Strelitzias and large Heliconias”

RHS – The Royal Horticultural Society comprehensive guide to Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) plants and their care

Heliconias – “And the pool area gets plenty of sun, with enough dappled shade from the surrounding trees and the Strelitzias and large Heliconias”

RHS – The Royal Horticultural Society plant database featuring Heliconia varieties and tropical gardening advice

Dichondra – “And to soften these edges, something like this Dichondra works perfectly”

RHS – The Royal Horticultural Society guide to Dichondra varieties, perfect for ground cover and softening landscape edges

Native Violets – “like these pavers with native violets creating a green mat between them”

RHS – The Royal Horticultural Society information on native violet species ideal for creating natural ground cover between pavers