Yates Garden Guide (44th Edition)
Australia's bestselling and most trusted gardening guide in its 44th edition! A must-have for keen gardeners.
Many plants that have been introduced into Australia since European settlement have become weeds. Some native plants removed from their natural habitat have also developed invasive tendencies. All garden owners, but especially those living near bushland, should take responsibility for ensuring that garden plants aren’t able to escape into the bush. For more information visit www.weeds.org.au.
To minimise the risk of weed invasion:
● Avoid growing plants with weed potential.
● Avoid growing weeds with fruits that attract birds.
● Don’t dump garden refuse or lawn clippings in the bush.
● Don’t overfertilise or allow fertiliser nutrients to run into bushland or streams.
● When walking in bushland, try to stay on the cleared pathways.
● Prune free-seeding plants (such as agapanthus) immediately after flowering.
Here are examples of some garden plants that are invasive in certain climates, but there are many others with weed potential that are not included on this list. Check with local nurseries or council if in doubt.
This information is from the Yates Garden Guide: fully revised & updated 44th edition, HarperCollins, $39.99. You can have this information and so much more at your fingertips by purchasing the Yates Garden Guide, available at all leading bookstores and Bunnings stores.
Australia's bestselling and most trusted gardening guide in its 44th edition! A must-have for keen gardeners.
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