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April Gardening Jobs
April is the first full month of spring which gives us a lot more to think about when it comes to garden maintenance. There are many different jobs that need to be completed to ensure that your garden is looking the best it can and stays that way throughout the spring and summer months. Take […]
How to use a knapsack sprayer
Knapsack sprayers, sometimes known as backpack sprayers, are a type of sprayer that are operated by one user who carries the sprayer on their back. These sprayers are often used for applying herbicides, liquid fertilisers and even fungicides. Knapsack sprayers are ideal if you are wanting to treat a small – medium sized area and […]
Explained: How to Take a Soil Sample For Testing
Soil health is key to the success of your paddock, lawns, and gardens; a small imbalance in the nutritional content or pH can throw your much-loved and cared-for leisure areas into chaos. Unwanted plants, poor growth of grass or other plants, and a lack of beneficial insects can all indicate that your outdoor area needs […]
Introducing MAC Hi Turbo
Algae, lichen and other biofilms can be an unsightly issue on many exterior hard surfaces. When looking for products to control this, it can be quite challenging to figure out what products are best suited for dealing with this issue. At ProGreen we offer a variety of different options available, however our MAC family of […]
The Importance of a Soil Analysis
Ensuring that you have healthy soils and good pH levels is often overlooked, however, soil nutrients and the availability of them is a crucial factor impacting the health of your plants, the ability of paddocks to support the health of animals and the productivity of crops. The best way to ensure plants have access to […]
What soil testing can reveal about the health of your soil
Soil tests provide information about the nutrient presence and availability in the soil. the most important information gathered from a soil test is the status of the soil’s acidity, or pH. Soil pH influences the nutrient availability and uptake by the plants, the activity of soil microorganisms, and the organic degradation and mineralisation. Soil pH […]
Five reasons why soil testing is important
If you’ve heard of soil testing and know what it is – but don’t know why it’s so important, you’ve come to the right place. In this handy beginner’s guide, we’re going to explain five stand-out benefits of the soil analysis process that you should know about. From helping you save time and money to […]
Step by step - How to test soil the simple way
Whether you’re trying to grow a picture-perfect lawn, prize winning vegetables or a nutritious paddock for your horses, it all starts with the soil. If your soil has the wrong pH or lacks the nutrients required to sustain your chosen grass or plants, you’ll struggle to achieve the results you’re looking for. It’s kind of […]
What is soil testing? A beginner's guide
Healthy plants – lawns and paddocks included – begin with healthy soil. Whether you’re struggling to achieve the results you’re looking for or simply want to start off with a solid foundation, soil testing is the best way to gain clarity about the condition of your soil. In this jargon-free beginner’s guide, we’re going to […]
Selontra: A brand new, highly effective rodent control option
Selontra is an exciting new product that boasts three times faster control than anticoagulant rodenticides, a very small likelihood of rodents developing resistance and a very low risk of secondary poisoning to other animals. Used in the correct way this product is a far cheaper and more effective product than previous anticoagulant rodenticides. How does […]
Top 5 industrial-strength weed killers that get results
When it comes to weed killer, consistency is key. You need to be able to count on a product to deliver, time after time, which is why we’ve decided to home in on five of our favourite industrial-strength weed killers in this article. There are countless different options available on the market. All of them […]
Total vs selective weed killers: Which should you choose?
There’s a bewildering array of weed killers on the market, all claiming to offer different benefits. Some boast rapid reaction times, removing unwanted vegetation within hours. Others are designed to deliver long-lasting results, while some are chosen for their non-hazardous formulations. With all of these different products vying for your attention, selecting the right weed […]