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Pick them and bin them so birds can’t poop them! These are invasive weeds which can take over bushland. Unfortunately, birds love them, and seed germinates easily and quickly from bird droppings. To reduce their spread, remove the berries and dig out small plants. For larger plants, refer to the free ‘Weeds of Blue MountainsContinue reading “The Red Berries are Out!”

This is an environmental weed which can take over bushland.  It is very common in gardens and the borders of natural areas in Blackheath and spreads readily from seed. To reduce its spread use secateurs to cut off the flower heads at the base of the stem and dispose of all dead flowers and seedsContinue reading “It’s time to deadhead your Agapanthus!”

This is an environmental weed which can take over bushland.  It is very common in gardens and the borders of natural areas in Blackheath. It spreads readily from seed, the corms (bulbs) being washed downstream, or by spreading underground. You can do some simple things to reduce its spread: Please dispose of all dead flowersContinue reading “Weed: Montbretia”

Have you seen these in your local area? They are both environmental weeds which can take over bushland.  National Parks and Council Staff, Bushcare volunteers and contractors have spent a great deal of time and money in the last 35 years trying to eliminate them from natural areas. But they persist in urban areas. GovettsContinue reading “Weeds: Himalayan Honeysuckle & Tutsan”

Have you seen these in your local area? They are both environmental weeds which can take over bushland.  National Parks and Council Staff, volunteers and contractors have spent a great deal of time and money in the last 30 years trying to eliminate them from natural areas. But they persist in urban areas. Braeside CatchmentContinue reading “Weeds: Broom & Gorse”