Pushing Up Daisies

Horticultural Services

 

57 Woodfield Bve
Caringbah 2229
Ph 95401960
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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I water my plants?

What type of mulch should I use?

The best time watering time is morning, as the day warms any excess moisture on the foliage will dry off reducing risk of disease and problems with your plants.

Watering at night causes the foliage to stay wet all night increasing the risk of disease. Uusually there is less wind in the mornings, so if using an irrigation system the wastage from over spray is reduced.

This is mostly a personal thing however, there are a few tips to follow. If you have large overhanging trees that drop bark, twigs and leaves use a mulch that these things will not show up like fine bark, leaf mulch, euchi-mulch or wood chip.

If you use pebbles they will always need to be cleaned or will look untidy. Why make extra work for yourself?

Why mulch?

How much mulch do I need?

Mulching saves water, and saves time due to reduced watering time. Mulching also keeps the plant roots cooler therefore reducing stress.


It helps to suppress weeds from growing in and around your plants and competing with your plants for water and nutrients.

First measure the length & width of the area to be covered in metres. Now decide how thick you need the mulch. If using fine bark or Euchi-Mulch about 3 - 4 cm (.03 0r .04m) is usually enough.

Some of the larger pebbles will require more 5 - 10 cm (.05 - .10m) as they don't pack down as well.

Now simply multiply all these together and the answer will be in cubic metres.

 

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