Plants perfect for Northern facing gardens are plants that thrive in the sun and the heat. Hibiscus, roses, lavender, geraniums, grasses, grevilleas, callistemons, petunias, aloes, agapanthus, scavoleas and dipladenia. All large trees and shrubs work well on northern side too, like frangipanis and syzigums.

Mulch in spring - or fall or winter! Use fall leaves and/or grass clippings to mulch around plants, and keep down winter weeds! Or compost leaves and grass clippings and add in spring.