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Weed of the month Japanese honeysuckle
Japanese Honeysuckle was a popular garden plant a few decades ago. It isn’t as common in gardens these days but is now a bushland weed.
Keeping Native Bees in Your Wildlife Garden
All you need to do is obtain a populated bee box and place it properly oriented into your garden, and nature will do the rest.
HEDGES
An interesting hedge which has been densely planted with several species of bottlebrush and teatree with an adjoining hedge of lillipilli.
Weed of the month – Wandering Trad
This month we look at Hairy commelina and have a reminder about the Native Wandering Jew that is often mistaken as a weed.
Noosa’s Native Plants, Flowering Now
Here are some of Noosa’s native plants that caught my attention this September.
Gardening tip; Planting patterns
Planning and planting up a garden is fun and exciting. Gardens are always a work in progress but following a few guidelines will aid in healthier plants and a more enticing space for wildlife.
Roadside Flower Show
Spring flowering season is always spectacular on the Sunshine Coast and this year has been no exception. Have a closer look at a few species and see how they can bring colour into your garden.
BOOK REVIEW – The Australian Native Bee Book
The Australian Bee Book by Tim Heard is definitely a go to reference for anyone thinking of introducing native stingless bees into their gardens.
BRISBANE WATTLE Acacia fimbriata
This year has seen many plants flowering prolifically and the Brisbane Wattle is no exception. But it is not a local native plant..
Helping the animals
Spring is here and all sorts of animals are on the move. Have a look how you can help at this time of year and contact numbers for local wildlife rescues.
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