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Navigating the world of soil fertility

01/08/2021 admin 736 Views 0 Comments

By Dan Austin

Fertile soil is key to healthy plants but how do you navigate the world of soil ameliorants when there are so many products out there?

Whether taking the form of a mineral mix, foliar feed, humic acid, mycorrhizae, slow release prills, fish emulsion or seaweed extract, it can be overwhelming navigating the world of soil fertility when all you want to do is produce healthy plants.… Continue reading

Wandering Lilac (Hardenbergia violacea) (Image: Suzette Hosken)

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Using plant selection as a tool for butterfly conservation

01/07/2021 admin 761 Views 0 Comments

By Tyson Felix –

It’s certainly not a revelation that pollinator species are under increasing strain in recent years. It’s a topic that has been keeping people up late at night and while there is an impressive diversity of insects of value that frequent the garden, none seem to hold a place in our hearts as much as butterflies.… Continue reading