Melbourne’s notorious winds — particularly the hot northerlies in summer and cold westerlies in winter — create challenges for gardens across the city. Coastal suburbs like Brighton and exposed western suburbs like Werribee face the strongest winds.
Wind-Resistant Design Strategies
- Windbreak planting — Dense hedging or layered planting filters wind more effectively than solid fences (which create turbulence).
- Wind-tolerant plants — Westringia, Lomandra, Correa, coastal Banksia, Leptospermum, and ornamental grasses handle wind well.
- Structural protection — Solid fencing and pergolas create protected microclimates.
- Low planting in exposed areas — Ground covers and low shrubs are less affected by wind than tall, top-heavy plants.
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