Native vs. Weedy Commelinas
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
Understanding Dispersal Methods of Garden Plants
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
Weed Control Tools
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
Madeira Vine and Cat’s Claw Creeper: Biocontrol on the Sunshine Coast
What’s the first image that pops into your head when I say the words ‘biological control’? I can almost guarantee that it’s the Cane Toad. Cane Toads were introduced from … Continue reading Madeira Vine and Cat’s Claw Creeper: Biocontrol on the Sunshine Coast
Lantana weed profile noxious weed or great habitat?
Lantana camara is possibly the most widespread weed in southeast Queensland (SEQ); very few rural properties can claim a lantana-free status. It covers an estimated four million hectares of eastern … Continue reading Lantana weed profile noxious weed or great habitat?
Salvinia: Winning the war, one boom at a time
Article and photos by Leanne Field Land for Wildlife member Blackstone, Ipswich
Weed profile – Mexican Bean Tree
Mexican Bean Tree (Cecropia peltata) photos taken by City of Gold Coast Pest Management Officers. We often think of our Land for Wildlife members as bush regenerators, working tirelessly to … Continue reading Weed profile – Mexican Bean Tree
Bees in Nest Boxes – a sticky problem
Nest boxes are a great way to increase the number of hollows and therefore the number of hollow dependant animals using your property. Installing them does require some maintenance, as … Continue reading Bees in Nest Boxes – a sticky problem
weed profile: Dwarf Papyrus
Over the last few years Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus prolifer) has been increasing in its occurrence and density throughout the Redland City boundaries. It has now been identified as occurring in … Continue reading weed profile: Dwarf Papyrus
Landholder Profile: Gordon Wilkinson – A Man of Inventions
One of Gordon’s first memories of his property was of crawling on his hands and knees under impenetrable thickets of tree-sized groundsel along a wallaby track until he happened upon … Continue reading Landholder Profile: Gordon Wilkinson – A Man of Inventions