Melbourne Pollinator Corridor Handbook

Cultivate Biodiversity in Your Neighborhood The Melbourne Pollinator Corridor Handbook by Emma Cutting is a hands-on guide for anyone wanting to support pollinators in urban spaces.This practical book shows you how to create pollinator-friendly gardens using native plants. It focuses on supporting native bees, butterflies, and other essential insects. Inside, you’ll find step-by-step advice for planting, design, and garden care. The content is clear, well-structured, and supported by helpful illustrations. Over 30 experts—scientists, ecologists, and gardeners—contributed their knowledge. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving a verge garden, this handbook helps you take action. It shows how small changes in private and public spaces can add up to a larger, connected habitat. Although based on Melbourne’s ecosystem, the advice suits many urban settings across Australia. You’ll learn how to choose the right plants, improve soil health, and create homes for pollinators—right outside your door. The Melbourne Pollinator Corridor Handbook empowers individuals, schools, and communities to make a real difference. It’s about restoring balance, one garden at a time. More about creating Habitats here.