Plans to bring a burst of colour to local reserve
A new wildflower meadow at Kingfisher Reserve is set to burst into bloom by spring 2027.
About 25 species of native wildflower seeds were recently hand-sown over a 160m² area of the Modbury Heights reserve near the corner of Grenfell Road and Baraga Grove.
Species include native daisies, lilies and other flowering species, along with native grasses.
Sabine Koolen of Tea Tree Gully Council said the project is part of a trial, based on interstate research.
“We want to see how effective sowing seed on a layer of sand is in preventing weed competition with the native plants.
“The idea is that the layer of sand will smother most weeds, while the sand creates a lower-nutrient environment that gives wildflower seeds a competitive advantage,” said Sabine.
If the trial proves successful, the method is likely to be used in other areas of the City.
Site preparation involved two years of weed control, installation of coir log edging, spreading of an 8cm layer of sand, and hand sowing of seeds.
The site is being carefully monitored by biodiversity staff and is temporarily fenced off to allow the wildflower meadow to establish.
The project reflects Council’s strong focus on biodiversity by providing a variety of habitats and food for native wildlife.
