Oxalis is a weed that frustrates many gardeners to no end. It appears as a simple weed to remove, just dig out the plant, keeping intact the main bulb and the little ‘bulblet’s’ that are clinging to it, then remove for safe disposal. But no matter how careful you are, there are going to be [...]
Moth plant is forming its distinctive pods right now, making it a good time for people to check their backyards for this hazardous plant.
Moth plant or Kapok vine (Araujia sericefera) is on the National Pest Plant Accord, which means it is banned from being sold, propagated or distributed.
The plant is hazardous to human health and [...]
Gardeners that have any cherry, pear or plum trees including the non-fruiting prunus types should check their trees for holes in the leaves. If found then it is likely you have a black slug like pest commonly called pear slug. You are likely to find these little black slugs on some of the leaves. They [...]
Rain, wind and temperature extremes are battering our gardens – Wally tells us how to manage pests and plants.
There’s plenty to do in the garden during January including managing pests and planting winter veges.
Improving weather can bring a range of pests into our gardens.
