Connecting Country’s Winter Tips

Posted on 15 July, 2016 by Connecting Country

It may be chilly, but there is much happening in the bush right now that’s not to be missed! Here are some special things to look out for and some useful tips for land management to help warm you up (click on the highlighted links for more information):

Look out for:

The lemon yellow flowers of Spreading Wattle and bright yellow flowers of Golden Wattle.
Hakeas are also flowering now – smell the lovely perfume on a warm day!
The flowering Candlebarks around Sutton Grange and Yellow Gums around Newstead.
Fabulous fungi… it’s been a great year and there is so much amazing stuff coming up.
Mistletoebirds who are enjoying local flowering Wire-leaf and Harlequin Mistletoes.
Tawny Frogmouths out looking for a new nest!

Get active!

NOW is the best time of year for planting and direct seeding in this area. Click here to view our contractors list to see where you can pick up some locally native plants.
Treat your Bridal Creeper infestations. Its also good to treat Spiny Rush when they are actively growing.
Chip out Spear Thistle rosettes before they set seed.
Foxes are hungry so watch out for your chickens!
Rabbit numbers are low – now is great time for fumigation.
Keep an eye out for South African Weed Orchid. Its rosettes are up now and you can identify its leaves by their purple undersides and green tops. If you are unsure, email us a photo and we will try to identify it.