To control flowers and seedlings without removing plants, simply mow. 0000012333 00000 n Summer Grass is a common fast-growing weed, found Australia-wide, that sends out shoots in all directions from its centre during conditions of high heat and humidity. 0000008903 00000 n 0000055535 00000 n Visit your local store page to check Landscape Centre hours. Creeping oxalis is a common weed of lawns and because the stems creep under lawn runners of buffalo, kikuyu and couch, it is hard to eradicate. Seeds are spread by movement of soil and water and lawn mowers. 0000044708 00000 n Description: A large shrub with square, woody, prickly stems, small rough leaves and clusters of pink, orange or red flowers followed by green berries that ripen to black. Regrows easily from rhizomes and small tubers left in the ground. 0000009267 00000 n The flowers are a valuable food source for bees and beneficial insects. To really eliminate the weed, you will have to take a small trowel and dig the whole plant out of the ground, bulb Dont attempt to weed if you suffer from asthma or hay fever. Life cycle and reproduction strategies: Spreads by seed and bulbs, often in soil. top A. Australian Capital Territory. Cover disturbed soil with mulch to deter seedlings. Description: A perennial weed forming a flat rosette of green, usually hairy leaves with tall, branching stems of small, flat, yellow, dandelion-like flowers. Declared plants. %PDF-1.4 % 0000054590 00000 n When hand-weeding, remove entire taproot (main root). Description: A small, annual, bright green grass with fine seed heads. Control: Treat infested lawns in autumn or winter before burrs form using a systemic herbicide for this weed (sold as Bindii and Clover Weeder), which does not kill lawn grass. Submit your order online & your local store will be in touch with a quote. Both forms are weeds differing mainly in their leaf size. 111 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 113 /H [ 2148 505 ] /L 283706 /E 100479 /N 4 /T 281367 >> endobj xref 111 85 0000000016 00000 n Weeded plants can also be soaked in water to make nettle tea a nutrient-rich liquid feed for plants. Pull or rake up plant and roots. Spreads by bulbs and seeds. SIAM WEED - (Chromolaena odorata) Considered to be one of the world's worst weeds. When clearing large areas that have become habitat for wildlife, clear gradually, replanting with native or non-invasive plants. Life cycle and reproduction strategies: Spreads by underground rhizomes and tubers, and quickly forms large clumps that can smother other growth. Bulbil watsonia (Watsonia bulbillifera) is the most invasive of the six Watsonia species naturalised in Western Australia. 0000015784 00000 n Check frequently for regrowth where weed has been removed. The Weeds CRC was functional from 1995-2008. RG and FJ Richardson, Meredith, Victoria. Description: A clumping perennial plant with long, arching, spined stems covered with small, bright green, needle-like leaves giving the plant a fern-like appearance. With more than 30 varieties in Australia, not all are weeds many are ornamental plants. Seeds dispersed by wind. 0000054774 00000 n Oxalis pes-caprae appears in autumn and winter and dies back in spring. Watch for regrowth and seedlings, and remove or spray with a glyphosate herbicide. 0000002148 00000 n Do so carefully, and be sure to get the root system as well. 0000056366 00000 n The Spanish Bluebell is Hyacinthoides hispanica and the English Bluebell is Hyacinthoides non-scripta. Cover weeded areas with mulch. Control: Simply weeding top growth does not remove this weed, which can regrow from rhizomes and also spreads by seed. This weed is not going to go away if you pull up the plant because the bulbs are still left in the ground and will re-emerge at the next opportunity! k;fK9 A wealth of weeds information can be found on the archived Weeds CRC website. Also produces an umbrella-shaped flower head in summer and autumn, then sets seed. Control: Hand-weed young plants before seeding. 0000005410 00000 n A useful seed source for birds in winter. It has a reputation for being an extremely hard weed to get rid of. Control: Dig out the entire clump removing all tubers, rhizomes and roots. Control: Hand-weed or hoe out seedlings (wear gloves and long sleeves to avoid the sting) or spot-treat with herbicide. Responds well to glyphosate-based herbicides. Seeds float on wind. The bulbs also send out runners and spread underground. Both have bulbs that pull themselves deeply into the ground making then very difficult to dig out except when in full growth. 1. Any bulbs that remain will grow and spread. Life cycle and reproduction strategies: Can grow year-round but is most commonly seen in winter and spring, dying back as temperatures warm. 0000055998 00000 n We now support online ordering. Description: This tiny weed (around 10-15cm high) with a branching flower reproduces itself very quickly, often setting seed and re-growing in a matter of weeks. Botanical name: Sonchus oleraceus. Control: Oxalis is hard to control. Weeds that grow from bulbs and bulb-like structures. HdT{LSwU6SQ c-hQ"Z[(-+XP7"H!L6_5*l-;9_r`8;#?^nAx='f)uNvVzD8c68.K$:UxWJ'hVFUJy8*YF/idzV#SZXKXt8 b#&(l c`k%cqmmql8a>\KP(F ,6. Bindii ( Soliva sessilis) Description: A small, low-growing annual weed with a rosette of bright green, fern-like leaves commonly found in grass and compacted soils. Seeds prolifically. Spreads by underground rhizomes with small tubers (called nuts). The best defense against dandelions in the lawn is growing thick, healthy turf, which means mowing at the right height and fertilizing correctly. Hand-weed small infestations, digging down to remove all the bulblets. The stinging sensation is caused by fine hairs along the stem and is very painful. Combine herbicides with physical methods including removing flowering stems to prevent seeding and blanketing infested areas with sheet mulching of newspaper or cardboard. 0000025391 00000 n 0000014371 00000 n ;@|.48hw5L28'0}c`g7Gt1$07s21JtXQ 2C ,vz#R+3p;le:#uANCz[eT Established plants should be cut down and the stump treated with herbicide to prevent regrowth. 0000002051 00000 n Dig out small patches along with surrounding soil. It has many other names including Soursop, Yellow Sorrel, Variable Wood Sorrel and Sour Grass. Small-leafed privet (pictured has tiny dark-green leaves and grows around 2-3m high; broad-leaved privet has large shiny green leaves and grows 4-10m high. Carpeting growth that invades other plants. Remove all plant parts to control. 0000055328 00000 n 0000077293 00000 n Buckhorn Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) (Also called buck plantain, English plantain, narrow-leaved Description: A perennial flatweed with hairy green leaves and a tall stem of small yellow flowers, followed by large numbers of fluffy seedheads. 0000012602 00000 n Control: Spot-treat with glyphosate herbicide or an organic herbicide based on pelargonic acid before flowering, or use a fork to hand-weed before seeds form. Spreads by seed. Control: Control is extremely difficult and requires repeated applications of herbicide including glyphosate, often spot-treating plants over several years. To kill weeds and feed your lawn at the same time, use a product like Scotts Turf Builder Triple Action or Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed 3. Life cycle and reproduction strategies: Produces explosive seed capsules that disperse seed. The leaves have a grass-like appearance and it 0000036621 00000 n 0000012632 00000 n All site documents are currently being updated with the new branding. Can be controlled with glyphosate or an organic herbicide based on pelargonic acid (sold as Slasher). This weed, first found in Australia in 1994, has the potential to cSIAM WEED(Chromolaena odorata)Considered to be one of the world's worst weeds. 0000054497 00000 n For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. It's edible. A favourite green to feed to backyard hens. The seedhead is a distinctive round ball of seeds referred to as a dandelion clock. 0000056736 00000 n 0000054406 00000 n Dig out the entire clump, removing all tubers. Hand-weed small plants. 0000056182 00000 n Life cycle and reproduction strategies: Grows and flowers year-round, but flowers prolifically in early spring. Leaves are usually green, but may be red or bronze. They look similar to the grass, blend into the lawn, and do their damage under camouflage. 0000018381 00000 n AP, 0000055237 00000 n This means that before too long, the weeds will return. Managing garden weeds: bulbs, tubers and corms factsheet Garden weeds: bulbs, tubers and corms Weedy bulbs, tubers and corms in gardens Any plant that reproduces from a bulb (or corm or tuber) can be a weed if it is growing in the wrong place. Description: Milk thistle This can involve pulling weeds by hand. Type: Broadleaf perennial Size: To 20 inches tall Where It Grows: Sunny or shady landscape, lawn, or garden areas Appearance: This garden weed has light green leaves that look like clover and cup-shape yellow flowers in summer and fall. Often found in lawns. 0000052214 00000 n As bindii is often worse in compacted soils, aerate and fertilise lawns to encourage strong lawn growth. Once the seeds have formed (usually in late winter or very early spring) but are still green, hand weed to remove the entire plant and immature seeds. Often a weed of nurseries and potted plants. In the past I have been successful in wiping out the oxalis when it is in an open area by spraying it with a glyphosate based product, like Roundup . Dandelion. Organic control measures take years and can be combined with repeat herbicide applications including glyphosate, spot-treating plants over several years. Life cycle and reproduction strategies: Grows and flowers throughout the year. Description: A tiny, creeping perennial weed of lawns and garden beds. Control: Avoid bringing it into the garden with potted plants. Description: An annual flatweed with rosettes of broad grey-green hairy leaves and short-stemmed yellow daisy flowers with a black centre. 0000012004 00000 n In garden beds, remove other plants (washing soil from their roots to avoid spreading small bulbs) then sheet mulch with layers of newspaper or cardboard to exclude light from the soil. Found in lawns and garden beds. Identifying a garden weed, and understanding its growth and life cycle, can help you work out a control strategy. 0000054313 00000 n 0000002653 00000 n This lawn weed identification guide includes images, common and scientific names and descriptions to help you with weed id. Plants have milky sap and grow 60-90cm high. 0000007098 00000 n Life cycle and reproduction strategies: Often found in disturbed soils. Control: Can be hand-weeded, taking care to remove plants from the base to uproot. Prune hedges or garden plants to remove flowers and seeds. Salvinia, Giant Salvinia, Aquarium Watermoss, Kariba Weed. Can also be controlled with a herbicide such as glyphosate, applied before seeds form. It has small trifoliate leaves and tiny yellow flowers. Onion weed is a proclaimed noxious weed for most of the country; for most of The nightmare of dandelions is the deep taproot (up to 15 feet long) and puffball seedhead, which disperses seeds on every breeze. If there are seed capsules, avoid triggering the pod to split. Description: A soft, creeping or climbing plant with tiny white flowers and small, bright green, shiny leaves. 0000015413 00000 n Commonly found growing from cracks in walls and paving, this weed can trigger asthma and hay fever attacks due to the pollen it produces, and may also irritate skin. Despite the common name, technically speaking it is corms, not bulbils, which form on the stem, giving the plant a distinctive silhouette after the orange flowers have died. They are spread mainly by birds, which feast on the berries, but can also be spread by garden prunings that are dumped in bushland. It's a summer weed and you'll find it growing all around Australia. 0000055905 00000 n This weed is difficult to control with herbicides as it is usually growing among other plants, but could be spot-treated with glyphosate or an organic herbicide based on pelargonic acid. 0000040216 00000 n Seeds float on wind. Weeds of Australia - weed identification tool. Forms small, green, explosive seed heads. Watch for regrowth and seedlings. Repeat applications are normally needed. Oxalis pes-caprae (also known as sour sob) has yellow flowers in winter and spring; O. purpurea (pictured)may have pink or white flowers from late spring to autumn. Richardson FJ, Richardson RG and Shepherd RCH (2011) Weeds of the south-east: an identification guide for Australia. 0000055053 00000 n For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Try spot treating with repeated applications of glyphosate with added wetting agent, or use a selective herbicide for nutgrass with a wetting agent and follow instructions on container. Onion weed is a menace in lawns and garden beds right around Australia. Freesia (Freesia alba x Freesia leichtlinii) is probably of most concern in Western Australia, where it is ranked as a high priority species in the state's environmental weed strategy. The other options is a mowing routine that doesnt allow for the plant to mature and spread seeds above ground. Oxalis pes-caprae is from the family Oxalidaceae. Dig bulbs out of the ground. Most prolific in spring and early summer. Causes skin irritation in dogs. Life cycle and reproduction strategies: Grows year round from persistent white tubers and rhizomes. 0000005451 00000 n Pampas Lily-of-the-valley , Pampas Lily of the Valley, Lily of the Valley Vine. Lantana is poisonous to stock and is considered a weed of national significance. Bulbs can extend 30cm deep into the soil and small bulbs may be the size of a peppercorn. The seeds spread by wind, water, on clothes and in pet fur. Plants can be 1m high with woody stems. 0000054222 00000 n Sydney Weeds Committees has changed its name to Sydney Weeds Network. For example, this is Green Amaranth, Amaranthus viridis. A nonselective, foliar herbicide applied before planting to pre-made beds to kill emerged weeds. 0000020216 00000 n Re-treat seedlings or hand-weed regularly. The stings disappear with cooking. COMMENTS: Registered for preplant use in onions (dry bulb and green), garlic, leek, and shallot. Also spreads via berries. Often found in lawns. corms) per square metre have been recorded in invaded bushland areas. Also spreads by seed, which can stick to machinery, clothing and animal fur. Most Amaranths have flower spikes very similar to this one. Spot treat with glyphosate or an organic herbicide based on pelargonic acid (sold as Slasher). 0000006012 00000 n Plants are 20-50cm high. 0000056459 00000 n Description:Ground-hugging, weak-stemmed perennial creeper with narrow shiny green leaves and fleshy, semi-succulent stems. Self guiding identification sites enable searches by growth habit/weed type: tree, shrub, vine, herb, grass, aquatic (water) or bulbous succulent. An annual weed with fibrous roots and clusters of soft stems which grow close to the ground. Seeds remain viable in the soil for many years. 0000056275 00000 n 0000039322 00000 n An erect annual, biennial or perennial plant up to 30cm high, reproducing from seed or bulb. They are followed by black berries, which contain seeds. Generally, a bulb that becomes a 0000023601 00000 n The Oxalis family of weed is one of the largest broadleaf weed families. trailer << /Size 196 /Info 109 0 R /Root 112 0 R /Prev 281356 /ID[<786ea059c7aecdcae20d4a93acd9cdc7><54cb007a0ebe31f3608be95751fe6f87>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 112 0 obj << /Metadata 110 0 R /Pages 108 0 R /Type /Catalog /PageLabels 106 0 R >> endobj 194 0 obj << /S 256 /L 485 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 195 0 R >> stream These weeds are often found in lawns. Cover weeded areas with mulch to deter regrowth. 0000054129 00000 n 0000006331 00000 n Noxious Weeds of Australia . Control: Remove flowers and fruit and bag them up so they dont spread. 0000047435 00000 n Cover bare and disturbed soil with mulch or plantings. Oxalis is often mistaken for clover. Pull oxalis weeds by hand or spray weeds with a postemergence herbicide in spring or fall. Remove all plant parts and bag up to avoid dropping small plant pieces, which can regrow. 0000040309 00000 n Description: A small, soft-stemmed, annual creeping weed most often found in damp, moist gardens or lawns. Control: Hand-weed seedlings or cut back mature growth, then poison stumps and regrowth. 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