Why Do So Many Native Plantings Fail? And How You Can Get It Right First Time.

If you’ve ever stood on your block and thought “Our natives all died or got choked out…” — you’re not alone.

Every year, we talk to landowners, developers and lifestyle block owners who have put time, money and heart into planting natives — only to watch them get smothered by gorse, blackberry, or rank grass within a season.

The story is usually the same: “We planted heaps but didn’t keep on top of the weeds… then they just disappeared.”

Or: “We didn’t stake them properly. Half snapped off in the wind.”

Or worse: “We paid someone to do it but they never came back to check on it. Now it’s a mess.”

 
The problem isn’t you — it’s poor planning and lack of follow-through.
Successful native planting is not just about sticking some plants in the ground and hoping for the best.

You need:
✔️ The right plants, for the right place.
✔️ Proper site prep — removing invasive weeds and rubbish first.
✔️ Good planting technique — spacing, staking, and mulching.
✔️ Ongoing maintenance — checking for pest plants and keeping on top of them.

Miss one step? That’s how “Our natives all died or got choked out” happens.

 
Here’s how we do it differently.
At Manawa Landcare, we design, supply and install planting that actually survives — and we maintain it until it thrives.

We don’t just drop off plants and disappear. We:
🌱 Plan your site for success.
🌱 Clear out weeds properly, so they don’t come back straight away.
🌱 Use hardy, eco-sourced natives suited to your soil and conditions.
🌱 Stake, mulch and protect your investment.
🌱 Check back in and maintain the site — so the weeds don’t win.

The goal? Plant once, do it right, and see your native block grow strong year after year.

 
👉 Don’t waste time and money replanting.
Talk to us today about getting it right the first time.

Book your free site visit now and let’s make your natives thrive!

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