Managing weeds after floods
Flooding, like most natural disasters, can create new opportunities for weed invasion in the flood zone. A key part of
Weeds
Environment
02/06/2025
Flooding, like most natural disasters, can create new opportunities for weed invasion in the flood zone. A key part of
Environment
30/01/2024
When it comes to the many weeds we deal with in the North Coast region, water weeds are in a
Environment
30/11/2023
Blue heliotrope (Heliotropium amplexicaule) is a major weed of pastures that can be very difficult to control once established. Arriving
Environment
03/11/2023
Generally, we love our fig trees on the mid north coast, however a couple of silent invaders are giving them
Environment
03/11/2023
Asparagus weeds (Asparagus species) are some of the most abundant environmental weeds on the mid north coast. Unlike their edible
Environment
04/10/2023
Generally, we love our fig trees on the mid north coast, however a couple of silent invaders are giving them
Environment
01/09/2023
Introduced as a hardy garden plant from South Africa, Ochna (nick-named Mickey Mouse plant) produces masses of fruit which are
Environment
27/07/2023
Mother-of-millions – Bryophyllum species, usually turns up as an uninvited guest! This spectacular succulent never seems to leave, spreading throughout
Environment
29/06/2023
In the wake of devastating floods in 2021 and 2022, a silent threat began to emerge in the form of
Environment
28/06/2023
Water lettuce – Pistia stratiotes is a floating aquatic plant native to tropical regions, which grows and spreads incredibly quickly
Environment
05/06/2023
The bane of many backyards and shaded bushland areas, Wandering Trad (Tradescantia fluminensis) has frustrated many of us for decades.
Environment
01/05/2023
We are often asked “What is the worst weed in this area?” Whilst this can depend on many factors, more
Environment
01/04/2023
Once popular with florists and as a feature plant in gardens, Pampas grass is now recognised as highly invasive and
Environment
06/03/2023
Native to South America Long Leaf Willow Primrose was introduced to Australia as an aquatic ornamental plant and was first
Environment
06/03/2023
Swap a weed for a native – for FREE! Port Macquarie Landcare Group has established a community nursery where the
Environment
08/02/2023
The stunning flower on this lily hides its highly toxic and invasive nature. Native to Africa & Asia, Glory lily
Weeds
Weed of the Month: Water Weeds
When it comes to the many weeds we deal with in the North Coast region, water weeds are in a class of their own regarding spread, impact and control.
Weed of the Month December 2023: Blue heliotrope
Blue heliotrope (Heliotropium amplexicaule) is a major weed of pastures that can be very difficult to control once established. Arriving
Weed of the Month October 2023: Giant Devil’s Fig / Devil’s Fig
Generally, we love our fig trees on the mid north coast, however a couple of silent invaders are giving them
Weed of the Month November 2023: Asparagus Weeds
Asparagus weeds (Asparagus species) are some of the most abundant environmental weeds on the mid north coast. Unlike their edible
Weed of the Month October 2023: Giant Devil’s Fig / Devil’s Fig
Generally, we love our fig trees on the mid north coast, however a couple of silent invaders are giving them
Weed of the Month September 2023: Ochna (Ochna Serrulata)
Introduced as a hardy garden plant from South Africa, Ochna (nick-named Mickey Mouse plant) produces masses of fruit which are
Weed of the Month August 2023 – Mother of Millions
Mother-of-millions – Bryophyllum species, usually turns up as an uninvited guest! This spectacular succulent never seems to leave, spreading throughout
Aquatic weed recovery project
In the wake of devastating floods in 2021 and 2022, a silent threat began to emerge in the form of
Weed of the Month July 2023: Water lettuce
Water lettuce – Pistia stratiotes is a floating aquatic plant native to tropical regions, which grows and spreads incredibly quickly
Weed of the Month June 2023: Wandering Trad
The bane of many backyards and shaded bushland areas, Wandering Trad (Tradescantia fluminensis) has frustrated many of us for decades.
Weed of the Month May 2023: Tropical Soda Apple
We are often asked “What is the worst weed in this area?” Whilst this can depend on many factors, more
Weed of the Month April 2023: Pampas Grass
Once popular with florists and as a feature plant in gardens, Pampas grass is now recognised as highly invasive and
Weed of the Month March 2023: Long Leaf Willow Primrose
Native to South America Long Leaf Willow Primrose was introduced to Australia as an aquatic ornamental plant and was first
Local Landcare: Community nursery weed swap program
Swap a weed for a native – for FREE! Port Macquarie Landcare Group has established a community nursery where the
Weed of the Month February 2023: Glory Lily Flower
The stunning flower on this lily hides its highly toxic and invasive nature. Native to Africa & Asia, Glory lily
