Planting a range of New Zealand natives is going to make a huge difference to local bird life. Generally a mixture of natives will provide a range of habitats and a varying food source for native birds.
Riparian margins are strips of land along the edges of natural watercourses including streams, lakes and wetlands. The are the transitional area from land to water. The planting of riparian zones plays an important role in protecting the environment, and these are increasingly becoming recognised as important areas to plant in natives.
Mass plantings are a great low maintenance, natural and easy way to sort out larger garden areas. This trend is becoming increasingly popular in residential plantings where the mass planting effect compliments modern architecture. More and more these are featuring masses of New Zealand natives.