Earlier this year I had the chance to see how Land for Wildlife landholders are successfully tackling the scourge of Velvety Tree Pear (Opuntia tomentosa) on two very different properties. … Continue reading Controlling tree pear
Opuntias are a genus of cacti that includes the infamous Prickly Pear and the Velvety Tree Pear, which is profiled on the facing page. There are no cacti native to … Continue reading Weedy Opuntias
The article about Myrtle Rust on the final page of the August newsletter by Nick Swanson was of interest. Highly susceptible host plants like Native Guava (Rhodomyrtus psidioides) are likely … Continue reading Tips on Myrtle Rust control using Fungicides
Native Guava (Rhodomyrtus psidioides) was once common in SEQ just 11 years ago, but it is likely to go extinct in the near future. The reason for its quick decline … Continue reading Native Guava vs Myrtle Rust
For eleven months of the year, Golden Trumpet Tree (Handroanthus chrysotrichus formerly Tabebuia chrysotricha) has a severe case of imposter syndrome. There is nothing golden to it that you would … Continue reading Weed Profile: Golden Trumpet Tree
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
Feral animals are a compelling topic for most Australian conservationists. I am always intrigued by the diversity of experiences and opinions out there. It is safe to say that the … Continue reading What are Foxes eating in SEQ?
Commelinas are a group of groundcover herbs commonly referred to as dayflowers due to the fact that the delicate flowers only last a day or so. In south-east Queensland (SEQ) … Continue reading Native vs. Weedy Commelinas
Many Land for Wildlife members not only love the bush but are also avid gardeners. For those of us that live in a bushland setting, our gardens grow immediately adjacent … Continue reading Understanding Dispersal Methods of Garden Plants
For every labour intensive task there seems to be clever folk among us who will conjure up a new tool to make the job easier. As more people tackle weeds … Continue reading Weed Control Tools