We have provided this unique service for the last year or so, and it has been very successful, both for those wanting to learn how to manage weeds without chemicals and restore native ecology to their properties and the surrounding area, and those who want to find out how much it would cost to have us do this for or with them.
We schedule a 1.5 hour site visit at the resident’s convenience, to learn and share understanding of the site’s potential for natural wild plant communities and techniques for the control of any specific problem plants.
We point out the wild native plants already present but often unrecognised, like this kauri seedling in native “milk moss”:
The resident is empowered in their own land management by the identification of weeds and native plants and an understanding of how these can be controlled through simple economical landcare practices such as mulching, composting weeds where they fall instead of paying for their removal, and conserving live healthy soil.
We demonstrate simple effective techniques for the control of specific weeds, such as kikuyu, Tradescantia, honeysuckle and privets.
Below: The dead stump of a Chinese privet tree, killed over several months by partial severance and breakdown of branches (“PSB”), a pruning technique we developed to eradicate weed trees economically without chemicals
Though many, many people have said they would like us to do this for them, and it can save a lot of money in future weed control and landcare costs, it is a luxury for many, so we hope this Gift Card will reach some of those keen to restore a bit of wild native habitat to their garden or bush edge.
In purchasing our Gift Card (with envelope) for $150, you are prepaying for a single visit to an address in the North Shore area. After receiving the Gift Card, the resident can tell us their needs and their contact details whenever they are ready (though we can only guarantee our availability for the next 3 months).
To be sure we can fit all the Assessments into our available time over the next 3 months, we have only printed 10 cards, so order quickly if you would like to purchase one.
When the recipient has received the Gift Card, they can contact us directly to schedule their Assessment for any time in the next 3 months. The 1.5 hour home session fee includes a follow-up email with any additional plant identifications, photos and advice.
