Sometimes, Nature steps in to help along a regneration effort. About seven years ago this area was a noxious sea of Singapore Daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata) reaching about one metre in depth. After it was cleared (by physical removal and chemical treatment of re-growth), we planted a mixture of native shrubs and some trees. But one of the most significant responses to our clearing was natural. The prolific regrowth of the native grass, Ottochloa gracillima (or commonly, Graceful Grass) has been spectacular. As well as being pleasant to look at, this grass restricts dangerous climbing weeds (such as Madeira Vine or Cats Claw) from getting a foothold as they try to invade the tree canopy.