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Soilco | Natural Pine Mulch
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By product of plantation pine timber industry. A blend of shredded timber and pine bark pieces. Hammer milled for consistent sizing. Rich attractive brown colour. Contains both larger pieces and fines. Longer lasting cover than fine mulch. Holds well on slopes. Remove existing weeds and any rubbish. If desired fertiliser can be applied at this time. Apply mulch at the rate of 75 -100mm. Ensure mulch is pulled back from woody stems to allow air flow and avoid moisture build up. Material Safety Data Sheet.
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Soilco | Red Chip
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Medium grade hard wood chip. Coloured using environmentally safe dyes. Earthy red provides a striking contrast to foliage. Ideal for formal gardens and highly visible areas. Longer lasting cover than fine mulch. Remove existing weeds and any rubbish. If desired fertiliser can be applied at this time. Apply mulch at the rate of 75 -100mm. Ensure mulch is pulled back from woody stems to allow air flow and avoid moisture build up. Mulch, Products, Wood Chip. Material Safety Data Sheet.
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Soilco | Plant A Garden
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SOIL BLENDS FOR NEW BEDS OR TOP UP. Design and planning should be undertaken at the very beginning of the project to ensure the end result meets the needs of the user. Points to consider include:. What will the garden be used for? Are there any utilities that need to be incorporated such as clotheslines or sheds? Consider the topography and constraints. Is the ground really wet or hard? How will slopes be managed? Garden Beds and Display Gardens. Material Safety Data Sheet.
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Soilco | Soil Information
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Soilco is committed to ensuring its products meet the relevant Australian Standards. Product certification has been achieved for Composts and Soil Conditioners (AS4454) and Landscape Mixes (AS4419). The soil contained in Soilco mixes is VENM soil that has been extracted from our quarry in Wogamia. VENM soil is a natural material free from waste that has been excavated from other areas. This means there is no contamination from industrial, commercial, mining or agricultural activities.
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Soilco | Water Repellent Soils
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Water repellency is caused by organic acids being produced through the decompostion of plant materials. The organic acids form waxlike coatings on soil particles causing repellency. It is thought that sandy soils are more likely to have this condition as the particles have a relatively lower surface. Area than other soil materials. Water repellent (or hydrophobic) soils is often a more common problem in sandy soils and potting mixes. In. Rather than the total soil carbon that creates water repellency.
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Soilco | News
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Case Study Burton Contractors. Burton Contractors is a multi-disciplined Civil Engineering Contractor approaching 200 employees and a fleet of more than 100 pieces of plant. Winning major projects. Soilco Wood Chip mulches such as Pine Chip are made from untreated and uncontaminated plant material obtained from operations in sustainable forests. The residuals. Case Study – Turf Special for Laying Turf. Material Safety Data Sheet.
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Soilco | Pine Chip
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By product of pine timber industry. Contains pine chip with rectangular shaping. Light creamy coloured, turning to grey over time. Longer lasting cover than fine mulch. Remove existing weeds and any rubbish. If desired fertiliser can be applied at this time. Apply mulch at the rate of 75 -100mm. Ensure mulch is pulled back from woody stems to allow air flow and avoid moisture build up. Fine Mulch, Lay Mulch, Mulch, Wood Chip. Material Safety Data Sheet.
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Soilco | Pine Bark Nuggets
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By product of pine timber industry. Long product life due to high levels of lignin, waxes and tannins present in the bark. Rich attractive brown colour. Contains chunky 30mm nuggets. Longer lasting cover than fine mulch. Remove existing weeds and any rubbish. If desired fertiliser can be applied at this time. Apply mulch at the rate of 75 -100mm. Ensure mulch is pulled back from woody stems to allow air flow and avoid moisture build up. Mulch, Products, Wood Chip. Material Safety Data Sheet.
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Soilco | Compost Information
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Soils in Australia typically have organic matter levels of 1 -5%, much lower than elsewhere in the world where up to three times as much organic matter may be present. Further decreases in soil organic matter occur through cultivation, harvesting and erosion. Building and retaining soil organic matter is crucial for nutrient cycling and improving long term fertility of soil. There are many benefits of adding organic matter to soil including:. Increase water holding in sandy soils. Break down clay soils.
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Soilco | Improve Soil
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MAKING EXISTING SOIL HEALTHIER. But not all composts are the same. Soilco Compost is made from source separated organics, rather than mixed waste material. The material is composted in open windrows and screened to ensure consistency in the finished product. Soilco has developed the Garden Organics (GO) range of soil improvers. These products are produced in accordance with guidelines set by Standards Australia and contain GO Compost; certified to AS4454 Composted Soil Conditioners. GO Mix and Feed.
