This year, we’re celebrating a special milestone — 30 years of Craig Smith in the nursery industry and three decades of helping green the Southwest.
Craig began his journey in Margaret River at The Station Road Garden Nursery, later working at Margaret River Nursery and Irrigation. With a passion for plants and a strong work ethic, he took the leap in 1998 to start his own business — Everyday Herbs and Perennials — selling plants at the Margaret River, Vasse and Busselton markets.
After years of loading trailers and setting up market stalls, Craig decided it was time for a new chapter. He opened the nursery to the public while continuing the markets, and slowly but surely, customers began making the trip. Word spread. Gardens grew. And so did the nursery.
In the early 2000s, the business became Everyday Potted Plants — a name Craig chose because “Everyday represents new beginnings and opportunities.”
Since then, the nursery has expanded in acreage, plant range and
community support. Today, our stock includes flowering perennials, grasses and native plants, deciduous and evergreen trees and a large range of fruiting trees.
Like any small business, there have been challenges along the way — but Craig has remained committed to growing sustainably and thoughtfully.
In recent years, Everyday Potted Plants has taken meaningful steps toward becoming a carbon-neutral business. Petrol pumps have been replaced with solar-powered systems, and ongoing upgrades to reticulation and water-saving technology help conserve one of our most precious resources.
What began as a one-man market stall now employs two managers and six dedicated nursery and operational staff — each person playing an important role in the journey.
Just a short drive south of Margaret River, nestled among the beautiful Southwest Boranup forests, you’ll find Everyday Potted Plants — brimming with birdlife and surrounded by gardens lovingly created and nurtured over the past 30 years.
We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come — and grateful to every staff member, customer and community supporter who has been part of the journey.
Here’s to the next chapter of greening the Southwest 🌱
What to Plant in Autumn
🌳 Trees
Autumn is ideal for planting ornamental and fruit trees. With cooler weather reducing stress on new plantings, roots can grow steadily through winter. By spring, they’re ready to put on fresh growth.
🌿 Native Shrubs
Australian natives establish beautifully in autumn. A great example is Correa (Craigs plant pick!) — a hardy evergreen shrub that flowers from autumn through to spring and attracts nectar-feeding birds during the cooler months. Scroll down to read Craigs blog for more info on Correas.
🌸 Shrubs & Perennials
Many flowering shrubs and perennials benefit from autumn planting, developing strong root systems now for a stunning spring display.
💧 Why Autumn Planting Works So Well
-Warm soil encourages root growth
-Cooler air temperatures reduce plant stress
-Less frequent watering required
-Winter rain helps plants establish naturally
Stronger plants heading into summer
Plants that go into the ground now are generally tougher and more drought-tolerant by next summer.
🌾 Autumn Planting Tips
✔ Improve your soil with compost or soil conditioner before planting
✔ Mulch well to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
✔ Water deeply at planting time
✔ Reduce watering frequency as temperatures cool
✔ Apply a slow-release fertiliser suitable for your plant type
🐦 Plant for Winter Interest
Autumn planting also means you can add colour and life to your garden through winter. Many natives, including correas, provide important nectar for birds when food sources are limited.
If you’re unsure what to plant in your space — sunny, shady, coastal or dry — pop in and chat with our team. Autumn is a wonderful time to refresh, replant and set your garden up for success 🌿
🌿 Easter Sale is Coming!
Our Easter Sale kicks off Monday 30th March and runs through to Easter Saturday 🐣
🌿20% off selected fruit trees and potted plants
🌿25% or more on selected ornamental decidous trees
It's the perfect time to add structure, shade or delicious homegrown produce to your garden. Whether you’re planting for colour, privacy or fruit for the family, this is a great opportunity to save on quality trees ready for planting.
Pop in early for the best selection!
Plus.. we're adding a little Easter fun in-store this year
🐣 Easter Lucky Dip - With Every Purchase!
Every purchase goes into our Easter Saturday Lucky Dip!
We'll have a basket filled with mini chocolate eggs
Somewhere inside are... 3 Golden Eggs
Find a Golden Egg and you'll WIN a $100 gift voucher to spend in-store!
3 x $100 vouchers to be won
One dip per transaction
A little chocolate fun for everyone.
It's our way of saying thank you for shopping local this Easter
🌸 Craig’s Plant Pick – Correa
I have many favourite plants, and Correas are up there for me, and I use them in my own garden a lot.
Correas are an Australian native evergreen shrub and range in size from ground covers to large shrubs. The foliage colour ranges from dark green to silver grey, smooth glossy or dull with fine hairs and the glabra varieties have scented foliage.
Flowering period is from Autumn through to Spring with a colour range from white to deep burgundy with some two-toned varieties. Some are bell shaped or tubular and hang down all over the shrubs.
I make use of correas in the garden as an under story, screening or as a border plant. They are very drought tolerant once established and have added mulch to keep the ground protected from the weather. Once established they don’t require watering unless they are in dry sandy areas. Watering over summer can cause root fungal problems.
Prune after flowers have finished to maintain bushiness and to produce more flowers the following season. Trim back about a third of the foliage. Apply a native slow-release fertiliser after pruning.
Nectar feeding birds love the correas and provide the food in winter season when feed can be in short supply.
Published March 30, 2026