Swap weeds for local plants to grow perfect plot

There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now but one thing that is for certain – it’s a great time of year to get out in the garden.

High seasonal rainfall has been great for garden plants and lawns, but it’s also given rise to more than your usual allotment of weeds. At least the wet means they’re easy to pull out.

Removing weeds can be vital in protecting our landscape – stopping their spread into nearby bushland and along precious waterways. Once weeds get established in the bush they often outcompete native plants, impacting the habitat of native animals.

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