by Ian Collins | Dec 21, 2020 | Horticulture Projects, WaterUps
Posted: 23rd December 2020 by Eric Sturman and Ian Collins Welcome to Eric We are very pleased that Eric Sturman has joined the WaterUps® team. With his training in both landscape architecture and horticulture, he has greatly complemented our existing skill...
by Ian Collins | Sep 1, 2020 | Residential Projects, School & ELC Projects, WaterUps
It’s time to think about what to do with your wicking bed now that spring has ‘sprung’. For those of us living in lockdown, Spring is perhaps a little less exciting than usual, we get it. But now that you are home all the time, it is the perfect time...
by Ian Collins | Aug 17, 2020 | Community Gardens, Community Projects, Garden Wicking, Horticulture Projects, School & ELC Projects, School Gardens, WaterUps
Wicking beds helping our birds and bees Posted on: 17th August 2020 by Ian Collins and Dr Judy Friedlander A recent collaboration with PlantingSeeds’ B & B Highway has resulted in a new application of our wicking beds in pollinator gardens. The B & B Highway –...
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 Ian Collins | May 27, 2020 | Garden Wicking, Residential Projects, WaterUps
Essential Tools for Wicking Beds and Gardening Posted on: 27 May 2020 by Emmy King Building wicking beds may require a couple of extra tools, such as a drill and a spirit level. However, even when picking up gardening for the first time, the cost, storage, and sheer...
