Say hello to our new Banksia Woodlands resources and let's keep planting during the season of Djilba
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Djilba, August 2025
Welcome to Djilba - the Season of Conception 🌸
This month, we're holding space for some exciting news as our team works behind the scenes on a special demonstration garden.
We've also gathered our top native plant picks for August - perfect for planting in Perth right now. You'll meet Hazel, a passionate member of our ReWild community, and explore new creature and plant features to help deepen your connection with local biodiversity.
Plus, don’t miss our calendar of upcoming events and workshops to get involved this Djilba.
BANKSIA WOODLANDS - A THREATENED ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITY
Simple steps, big impact—join us in preserving Banksia Woodlands for the future.
Our new Banksia Woodlands booklet and factsheet explore the significance of this threatened ecological community and the role we can all play in its protection.
Found across the Swan Coastal Plain, Banksia Woodlands support a rich variety of native wildlife, including Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo and the Western Ringtail Possum, but they’re under threat from habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change.
Inside, you’ll find simple ways to take action, from planting local natives to preserving mature trees, plus fun activities like garden planning and Banksia-themed colouring for the kids.
Download your free copy today (scroll to the bottom of the page).
PLANTING TIPS
What to Plant This Djilba in Perth
August is a prime time to establish native plants in Perth. The soil is moist, temperatures are mild, and seeds and seedlings settle in well before the heat of summer.
Consider Native Pigface, a hardy succulent ground cover that spreads beautifully in full sun or light shade and thrives with minimal water once established. Fringe Lily offers showy purple blooms and suits both sun and partial shade.
For striking silvery foliage, Grey Cottonheads are ideal. Honey Bush is a great middle-layer shrub with fragrant blooms that support wildlife, needing similar care in its first summer.
Native Wisteria is a vigorous, twining climber with vibrant purple flowers that attract pollinators and add vertical interest to your garden.
Finally, the vibrant Native Cornflower, with soft blue flowers growing up to 50 centimetres tall, is perfect to plant now. Water well through summer and mulch to help it establish.
These species are low-maintenance, waterwise, and excellent for building biodiversity in your garden before spring arrives.
PEOPLE OF REWILD
Meet Hazel and check out her bush garden in North Lake.
Since beginning her ReWilding journey in the mid 2000s, Hazel has transformed her space into a thriving haven for local wildlife. Over the years, she has welcomed an incredible variety of visitors including Honey Eaters, Wattle Birds, Magpies, Ravens, New Hollands, Butcher Birds, Carnaby's Black Cockatoos, Red-tailed Black Cockatoos, Owls at night, and even a juvenile bird of prey stopping to rest.
Her garden also sees Doves, Lorikeets, Pink and Grey Galahs, Ringnecks (28 Parrots), Fairy Wrens, Fantails, Silvereyes, and Common Honey Eaters.
And it’s not just birds. Bandicoots, blue tongue lizards, snakes, native rats, and the occasional curious neighbour’s cat all make appearances in Hazel’s flourishing backyard ecosystem.
FLORA FEATURE
Anigozanthos manglesii (CC BY 4.0) Ian McMaster
RED AND GREEN KANGAROO PAW
Scientific name: Anigozanthos manglesii
Noongar name: Kurulbrang
The Red and Green Kangaroo Paw is Western Australia’s floral emblem and a striking feature in any native garden. Known for its vivid red stems and green flowers, it thrives in full sun with plenty of open space.
While fertiliser isn’t necessary, adding compost at planting can help it thrive. Unique among kangaroo paws, this species often behaves like an annual in gardens. Leaving spent foliage on the ground supports soil health and local habitat.
CREATURE FEATURE
Bobtail – (C)Jason Pitman
BOBTAIL LIZARD
Scientific name: Tiliqua rugosa
Noongar name: Yoondarn
14 August is World Lizard Day, so of course this month’s spotlight is on the iconic bobtail lizard (aka shingleback)!
These slow-moving legends help our ecosystems by spreading seeds and controlling pests. You can support them by planting shrubs and ground covers, adding logs or rocks for basking, and keeping leaf litter for shelter and foraging.
Bobtails eat fruit, snails, insects—even the odd frog! Skip the snail pellets to keep them safe. A shallow water dish or ramp-accessible pond helps them stay hydrated.
Seen one lately? Log your sighting on the Atlas of Living Australia!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Regenerative Food Systems Conference
Perth's most unique conference venue, Optus Stadium, will play host to distinguished international speakers and thought-provoking farmers and popular authors and a spectrum of stakeholders from our complex agriculture, food and health sectors.
Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
Time: 8.00am-5.30pm
Location: River View Rooms at Optus Stadium
Keep an eye on our Events & News page for upcoming events!
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*‘Kaartdijin Noongar – Noongar Knowledge’ from the South West Aboriginal Land & Sea Council, and Kurongkurl Katitjin - ECU.
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