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Agapanthus is not really a weed, of course. It’s more of an ornamental flower, and a pretty nice one too, in its place. It is, for example, better able than almost anything else to handle the carbon monoxide laden atmosphere in the middle of a busy motorway. That’s why we see so many planted there, and looking very pretty too. The problem, however,..

Parsley dropwort (Oenanthe pimpinelloides) is very often known as ‘carrot weed’ although it is not closely related to the wild carrot species. It is common in Northland and South Auckland, but also exists in other North Island locations.  It grows in pastures as well as waste areas, roadsides, disturbed ground, sports fields and lawns. Carrot wee..

Glyphosate Continues to RiseShort supply of raw material and increased production and shipping costs create almost the “perfect storm”!Increased global demand coupled with China’s Yunnan district have cut power supply by 10-30% resulting in shortages and huge increases in the price of yellow phosphorous which is the main raw material used for glyph..

NATURAL or GREEN HERBICIDES - THE HIDDEN FACTS This article arose from a question from a customer that wanted to spray out a whole paddock – grass and weeds - but wanted a natural herbicide solution as they had a horse that was sensitive to chemicals. Fair enough. We have always been keen on offering some more “green” herbicide alternatives..

How toxic are herbicides?Although herbicides are chemicals and all chemicals should be treated with respect there needs to be some perspective given  as there is a mountain of misinformation being spread by people that really don’t know what they are talking about.  I hear it all the time on talkback and it makes my blood boil.Below is a table whic..