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Agapanthus in the wild

Help bust weeds!
Stop garden escapees!


When garden plants such as arum lilies, agapanthus, cotoneaster, ivy or periwinkle escape into bushland, they crowd out native plants, and reduce the habitat and food of native animals.

On farm land, garden escapees can cost millions of dollars a year to eradicate. Paterson’s Curse is a good example.

Even native plants can become weeds when they are grown out of their normal range. Cootamundra Wattle, Sweet Pittosporum and Bluebell Creeper are examples.

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What can you do?

Weed growing in kerbing

Start by controlling the weeds in your own garden.

  • Mulch is the gardener’s best defence against weeds. Mulch your gardens to a depth of 5 – 7cm.
  • Use an environment-friendly weed killer to kill weeds in pavers, garden beds and especially along fence lines.

    For example, Roundup® Ready To Use, which is a strong weed killer that doesn't poison the soil, and won't harm pets and wildlife.

Be environment-aware when you add to your garden.

Avoid purchasing plants that could become weeds but if you do buy weedy plants for your garden, be responsible.

  1. Cut off flower heads as soon as they are spent to stop the wind spreading the seed.
  2. Dispose of garden waste carefully. Never dump garden rubbish on vacant land or in the bush.