by Ian Collins | Oct 15, 2019 | Garden Wicking, Landscape Projects, Residential Projects, School & ELC Projects, WaterUps
Insulating your wicking bed from the summer heat Posted on: 15 October 2019 by Ian Collins We are often asked “how do wicking beds handle extreme summer heat?” Can they withstand a succession of 40°C plus days. Well, the short answer is yes, and they do much better...
by Gary | May 26, 2019 | Residential Projects, WaterUps, WaterUps Featured
Posted on: 26 May 2019 by Ian Collins The environmental impacts of Scoria and other materials for wicking beds River sand is more widely available than scoria, but it is probably less functional than scoria as a wicking bed reservoir medium. The same can be said for...
by Gary | Dec 15, 2018 | Garden Wicking, Landscape Projects, Residential Projects, WaterUps
Should I add fertilizer to my WaterUps® wicking bed? Posted on: 15 December 2018 There are two questions that I am often asked. What fertilizer should I add to my wicking bed?; and Should I add liquid fertilizer to the water reservoir? What fertilizer should I add to...
by Ian Collins | Sep 12, 2018 | Garden Wicking, Horticulture Projects, Residential Projects, WaterUps
Why a WaterUps® wicking bed is best for growing tomatoes Posted on: 12 September 2018 The simple answer is that tomatoes (“Lycopersicon Esculentum”) fruit best when they have a consistent soil moisture level. They are also thirsty plants. According to Ohio State...
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...
