A free hands-on workshop designed to show you how to beat environmental weeds in your own garden will kick off on Sunday, August 26 at the Pacific Palms markets.
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It is often said that one year's seeds means seven years weeds.
Gardeners may feel that no sooner have they removed a weed from their garden, a new weed appears to replace it.
By choosing the right removal technique and making weed removal part of your gardening routine you are reducing the amount of seed in the ground.
"Weed removal is complex and unfortunately there is no one removal technique that is suitable for all species," MidCoast Council's strategic weeds biosecurity officer, Terry Inkson said.
Reducing the 'seedbank' will lessen your long term workload and create space for the plants you love to thrive.
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"We will be at Pacific Palms Markets from 9am on Sunday, August 26 and will be running two free weed workshops if you'd like a demonstration of weeding techniques that can be applied in backyard gardening," Terry added.
To get involved, just turn up early at the markets and sign up for one of the sessions, which kick off at 10am and 11.30am.
Come prepared with covered shoes so that you can participate.
The team at MidCoast Council is working with Pacific Palms residents as part of the Backyard Bushcare program to reduce weeds in local gardens.
Backyard Bushcare is a three year project funded by the NSW Environment Trust, which encourages local communities to work together to remove weeds from their own backyards, and help protect the natural bushland that surrounds their town.
Since the initiative started in May 2017, 999 backyards have been inspected in Blueys, Boomerang and Elizabeth Beaches and some of Charlotte Bay.
To have the most impact on weed reduction, Asparagus Fern and Bitou Bush have been singled out for targeted removal by council and residents.
