City of Casey natural resources officer Adam Taylor with the new Indigenous Plant Guide.A GUIDE to indigenous plants is available to Casey residents wanting to protect their natural vegetation.
The City of Casey, in partnership with Cardinia Shire, designed the booklet from its on-line indigenous plant guide.
David Richardson, City of Casey manager engineering and environmental services, said the plant guide explained the importance of protecting areas of remnant vegetation in Cardinia and Casey and provided advice on growing indigenous plants in people’s gardens and properties.
Mr Richardson said the booklet included maps of Cardinia and Casey to help residents identify suitable plants based on where they live.
“To make plant selection easy, the maps enable residents to locate their property and discover its vegetation zones based on soil types, topography and other natural influences,” Mr Richardson said.
Features of the booklet include the ability to select plants based on low water requirements, bird and butterfly attraction and hedging qualities.
The Indigenous Plant Guide is free and copies are available from City of Casey customer service centres or by calling 9705 5200.
