There are many different types of soil throughout Australia, ranging from dry and sandy Tenosol which is largely infertile to rich dark Dermosol which retain adequate water and have good agricultural potential. Soil may be too acidic, too alkaline, too saturated with minerals, too dry, too damp and too deficient of minerals to be any…
A common question on mulch and wood chips is how long does it take mulch to decompose into soil? The answer isn’t straight forward. It depends on climate, conditions, and the type of mulch. If the mulch has been treated then it will take longer to decompose than untreated mulch (the kind you get from…
1. Select the Site The best spot of a compost site is a place where there is good drainage and well shaded in summer. You should also make it accessible for shovelling and bringing organic waste to the site. Keep in mind that it may attract insects and have a odour. 2. What to Compost Compost is only works…
Organic mulches consist of natural plant-produced materials such as branches, twigs, dead wood, bark, wood chips, leaves, pine needles, grass clippings, fruits and flowers to name a few. There are also inorganic mulches too (like gravel, pebbles, plastic, fabric) which also serve a purpose but are less environment friendly than organics. The main difference between…