The differences between mulch

  I am sure every gardener knows about mulching, but perhaps not everyone is aware of the benefits of a good mulch over a cheaper but less effective one. There are a number of pitfalls people should be aware of. There are three main reasons to mulch – the most obvious is to reduce moisture loss from the soil, the second is to keep the roots cool in summer and warm in winter, and the third is to reduce weeds. Providing you have the right type of material, mulching can also feed your plants, however some mulches are high in carbon but low in nitrogen, which can lead to nitrogen deficiency in your soil. To reduce water loss and to insulate your soil, a mulch that’s not too fine is better, so that when you apply it to your soil it still has some air spaces, which results in an…

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Neutrog Visits Araluen Botanic Park in WA to fling some Whoflungdung

In our May issue, we talked about the fabulous time Team Neutrog had at the Perth Garden Festival this year. We received such an awesome response to Whoflungdung that our WA sales rep, Brian, decided to head on out to the Araluen Botanic Park in Roleystone to give everyone a personalised demonstration of our new organic super-mulch. Amongst other things, Brian explained the many benefits of Whoflungdung, highlighting the fact that the mulch is perfect for the sandy soils of WA as it provides a much needed dose of nutrients. Brian demonstrated the application rates and explained how Whoflungdung works to provide soil with a wide variety of good bacteria to promote healthy growth and reduce weeds. We’ve been lucky to share a long and supportive relationship with Araluen and after Brian’s visit we were inspired to share a little something about this fantastic organisation with our readers. Whether you’re…

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