by SMS Admin | Jul 21, 2020 | Commercial Projects, Community Projects, Horticulture Projects, Residential Projects, School & ELC Projects, WaterUps
Angus Stewart writes about how wicking beds create water-efficient gardens and using WaterUps®. Read his post
by Ian Collins | Jul 5, 2020 | Commercial Projects, Community Projects, Garden Wicking, Landscape Projects, Residential Projects, School & ELC Projects, WaterUps, WaterUps Featured
Planning the optimal height of wicking beds There is only really one rule when it comes to the optimal height of wicking beds. That is: the science of capillary action determines that the vertical wicking distance is generally around 300mm. The actual height of...
by SMS Admin | Feb 26, 2020 | Commercial Projects, Horticulture Projects, WaterUps Featured
We are pleased to be able to announce that we have just shipped a container of 4,500 wicking cells to Texas in the United States. This is our first major export order. The wicking cells will be used in the extension of greenhouse operations at a commercial tomato...
by Gary | Jun 28, 2019 | Commercial Projects, Community Projects, Horticulture Projects, Landscape Projects, Residential Projects, WaterUps
How low can you go? Water usage and wicking beds Posted on: 29 June 2019 by Ian Collins In this article we explore the water savings of wicking beds as discovered through field trials conducted in Sydney during 2018. Australia may be the ‘Lucky Country”, but it is...
by Gary | Apr 9, 2019 | Commercial Projects, Community Projects, Garden Wicking, Horticulture Projects, Landscape Projects, Residential Projects, WaterUps
What is Perlite and why is it useful in wicking beds? Posted on: 9 April 2019 Avid gardeners would more than likely be aware of Perlite, and probably have used it in their soil. They may also have used Perlite for starting cuttings or growing seeds. Hydroponic growers...
by Ian Collins | Aug 16, 2018 | Commercial Projects, Community Projects, Garden Wicking, Horticulture Projects, Landscape Projects, Residential Projects, School & ELC Projects, WaterUps, WaterUps Featured
Understanding your soil and the wicking process Posted on: 16 August 2018 Soil is the heartbeat of the garden, teaming with life, nutrients, water and air — which is why this article explores soil and the wicking process. The health of your soil is the source...
