Invasive plants grown in many Australian homes are a threat to the country's environment and biodiversity. Dr Carol Booth from the Invasive Species Council says escaped garden plants threaten Australia's unique fauna and flora.
"Australia has a Massive Weed Problem, and it's been estimated
that three-quarters come from Escaped Garden Plants"
As Dr Booth explains, Escaped Garden Plants not only invade bushlands and riparian areas along Creeks and Rivers, but also outcompete Local Plants and destroy native wildlife habitat.
Gazanias are one of the Most Invasive Plants causing Havoc
to Agricultural Land and Native Vegetation in Australia.
YES! Gazanias Surprisingly The Worst Of Invasive Weeds In Australia -
Extremely Hard To Remove and The Farmers Nightmare!
I wish people would leave their Beloved Plants Overseas when they Come Here, because those Plants often Behave Differently Here than they do in their Countries. My Instincts have told me this strongly for some time, and part of this Article proves it True. Read on......
So how can you plant a sustainable, environmentally friendly garden
that won't cause you future headaches?
This is what horticulture experts recommend.
How to know what to plant
A major hurdle to limiting the spread of invasive plants in Australia is the lack of national regulation in the nursery sector, Dr Booth says.…
