A Canberra Woody Meadow

I designed, built and maintained this woody meadow at the University of Canberra. Woody meadows are diverse shrub plantings maintained by hard pruning to 20cm. Hard pruning promotes flowering and creates dense canopies to exclude weeds. This project aimed to demonstrate that woody meadows are suitable for the Canberra environment.

Woody meadows are low maintenance, beautiful and full of flowers for birds and insects.

Site preparation and soil mix installation for a woody meadow project by Raina Emerson Landscape Design
High density planting of Australian native shrubs for a resilient woody meadow
Mature, flowering woody meadow garden designed by Raina Emerson Landscape Design showcasing vibrant native biodiversity.
A low-maintenance woody meadow bursting with color, attracting local pollinators, and thriving with minimal water.
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