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Sustainability ‘Planting’ Itself at St Luke’s Grammar School
Kaila A and Claudia C | 2021 Sustainability...
WaterUps® in my school – Bondi Public
This month we have been lucky enough to have a guest contributor. Fiona de Souza has been responsible for the kitchen garden at Bondi Public school. We thought that the Bondi Public case study would be of interest to other schools, and maybe help them with the building of their own school gardens.
WaterUps® launches new raised wicking bed range
Over the past year, we have been working on...
Successful tool trial for new WaterUps® square planter
WaterUps® will be adding a new square wicking planter for balcony gardening in November after completing tool trial.
WaterUps® launches new wicking bed overflow pipe system
WaterUps® has launched its new wicking bed pipe system. The new pipes ensure perfect placement for optimal wicking action.
Wicking Bed Spring Planting Ideas and Tips
It’s time to think about what to do with your WaterUps® wicking bed now that spring has ‘sprung’. There are tips for preparing your wicking bed and some suggestions for what to plant in your bed.
Angus Stewart Video on growing vegetables in his WaterUps® wicking bed
Angus Stewart provides some tips about growing vegetables in a wicking bed.
Wicking beds helping our birds and bees
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 – which stands for ‘Bed and Breakfasts for Bees, Birds and Biodiversity’ – is creating pollinator passageways across Sydney.
Angus Stewart Video on installing his WaterUps® wicking bed
Angus explains how he tackles some of the challenges of in-ground gardening by using a raised wicking bed. He provides useful information for home gardeners and community gardens. He shows how to install a WaterUps® corro bed kit.
Angus Stewart explains wicking and how he uses WaterUps®
Angus Stewart writes about how wicking beds create water-efficient gardens and using WaterUps®.
Optimal height of a wicking bed depends on what you plant
There is only really one rule when it comes to the 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 your wicking bed can, however, vary provided you follow this simple rule.
Essential Tools for Wicking Beds and Gardening
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 number of tools and infrastructure you think you need can be overwhelming.