Plants

The Steamy Wonder for weed managements (Image: ANBG) The Steamy Wonder for weed managements (Image: ANBG)
Botanic Gardens

Creative approaches to weed and pest management

Zoe Knapp 714 Views 0 Comments

By Zoe Knapp

Managing plant pests and weeds is an important component of curating any botanic garden. Like many botanic gardens, the Australian National Botanic Gardens applies an Integrated Pest Management approach to minimise herbicide and pesticide use on site.

In recent years, increased rainfall and milder climate conditions, combined with pandemic restrictions and reduced on-site staffing, have increased our need for creative solutions to pest and weed management.… Continue reading

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A healthy soil will greatly reduce the need for fertiliser. (Image: Pixabay Dean Moriarty) A healthy soil will greatly reduce the need for fertiliser. (Image: Pixabay Dean Moriarty)
Revegetation

Revegetation and soil microorganisms

Patrick Regnault 707 Views 0 Comments

By Patrick Regnault

When we think about revegetation it is common to think solely about the plantings. We need to take into account the bigger picture which includes the soil and its microbial composition.

Revegetation is usually interpreted as the process of reintroducing suitable plants in an area where the previous ecosystem has been too damaged to naturally regenerate.… Continue reading

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