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Bio-retention swale testing, Area 2, after three years Bio-retention swale testing, Area 2, after three years
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Decade-long research identifies suitable plants for wet conditions

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Evaluation of survivability of different landscape plants in various wet feet conditions.

Waterlogging has become a significant horticultural topic, particularly as our industry observed Australia enduring three years of exceptional wet conditions, including record floods. In a recent decade-long Australian study, researchers examined the impact of urbanisation and altered land use on ecosystems, particularly related to weather extremes, plant waterlogging, and increased flooding.… Continue reading

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A rich community of mosses inhabiting soils and rocks in Bodo, Norway, north of the Arctic Circle (Image: UNSW Sydney) A rich community of mosses inhabiting soils and rocks in Bodo, Norway, north of the Arctic Circle (Image: UNSW Sydney)
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Why mosses are vital for the health of our soil and Earth

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Often ignored or even removed, moss provides stabilisation for plant ecosystems the world over. Some people see moss growing in their gardens as a problem, but what they may not realise is this ancient ancestor of all plants is bringing lots of benefits to our green spaces, such as protecting against erosion.… Continue reading

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