Rewilding Suburbia

A practical, beginner-friendly guide to rewilding your patch of suburbia through native gardening, backyard biodiversity and wildlife-friendly projects that attract beneficial insects and create thriving, sustainable ecosystems in any space.

Mel Logozzo just wanted to keep her veggies safe from pests. When she learned about the power of endemic plants to attract helpful native insects, a practical solution soon turned into an obsession. Slowly she set to transforming her quarter-acre suburban block into a gorgeous haven for native plants, insects, birds and animals.

Now she guides everyone from newbies to seasoned gardeners on how to encourage biodiversity in their neighbourhoods through plant choice and smart landscaping, bringing the bush into their yards – no matter how small.

Featuring practical advice and inspiring projects for every step of the way:

• Get to know your space and fill it with local plants that love you as much as you love them (and will help keep your veggies thriving too)
• Learn how to invite bugs, birds and animals into your yard with a comprehensive guide to common Aussie wildlife
• Step away from the spray and find natural ways to hold off harmful pests and build a flourishing little ecosystem
• Create fun and practical projects from bug and frog hotels to sensory gardens to in-ground worm farms and much more.

About the author

Mel Logozzo is an an ecological storyteller passionate about conservation and making backyard biodiversity feel achievable for the everyday person.

Mel Logozzo
Published September 2026
Paperback
304 pages 
226mm x 177mm
ISBN  9781923135215