Seedlings vs Weedlings
Weeds can be treated in any growth stage, yet the most resource effective and environmentally efficient time to treat or remove weeds is at the seedling stage. Requiring less energy … Continue reading Seedlings vs Weedlings
Propagating Lomandra
Ok I’m just going to throw it out there and confess “I love lomandra”. From their bold strapping leaves to their upright tufted habit and sweet scented flowers, these plants … Continue reading Propagating Lomandra
Palms of SEQ
Knowing where to start with plant identification is sometimes tricky, but with some local knowledge and manageable portions, it’s completely achievable. I recall learning key weed species 15 years ago … Continue reading Palms of SEQ
Stinging Trees: Plants that make you go hmmm…
If you’re not eaten by a shark or crocodile there’s a seemingly endless list of venomous jellyfish, fish, shells and octopus lined up to sting and bite. Then, if you’re … Continue reading Stinging Trees: Plants that make you go hmmm…
Veteran trees on Land for Wildlife properties
Most properties in Land for Wildlife have a patch of bushland, swamp or forest as the main feature. Other owners are either enhancing their bushland through weeding and natural regeneration … Continue reading Veteran trees on Land for Wildlife properties
Tree Ageing using a Resistograph
Earlier in the year I visited a property in North Maclean as part of a Land for Wildlife assessment. While wandering around with the property owner I spotted a giant … Continue reading Tree Ageing using a Resistograph
Red Cedar Trees
The cry of ‘timber’ and the crashing of rainforest trees evokes a romanticised ideal of rugged, bearded men hacking their way through an impenetrable ‘jungle’ with their bullock teams and … Continue reading Red Cedar Trees
Weedy Ruellias
There are two similar looking species of Ruellia that have escaped from being garden ornamentals to emerging environmental weeds across a broad range of habitats in South East Queensland (SEQ). … Continue reading Weedy Ruellias
Mangrove Fern
Ferns. They grow in lush moss covered rainforests and along the banks of sparkling mountain gullies, right? Not quite. Ferns are a diverse group of plants that grow in a … Continue reading Mangrove Fern
Unmuddying values of Coastal Saltmarsh
In keeping with this edition’s coastal theme, this article explores an ecosystem found along the coast of South East Queensland (SEQ). With its distinctive lowgrowing plants, salty muddy ground, and … Continue reading Unmuddying values of Coastal Saltmarsh