Hi,

Welcome to our Autumn Newsletter. This month we are focussing on soil improvement projects and the services we offer. We have also updated our screening information sheet to provide detailed information on this topic.  If you have any queries about soil improvement or any of our products or services, feel free to contact us.

Regards
Michelle.

In November 2010 the South Coast Correctional Centre opened. Landscape Solutions, in conjunction with Soilco and Sydney Environmental Laboratories (SESL) were responsible for the rehabilitation and landscaping of the site.

The stockpiled site soils were deemed to be hostile. Previous stripping of the area had resulted in the subsoil and site topsoil being mixed, compounding issues such as:

• Erosion
• Sodicity
• Salinity
• Nutrient Deficiency eg calcium.
• Inhibition of Seed Germination

Working with Landscape Solutions, a site specific mix was designed by SESL and manufactured by Soilco. The requirement was to match the extreme subgrade conditons and harsh growing environment to a soil blend that would provide maximum seed germination rates and encourage optimum growth.

The subgrade was treated, before applying the growing media, specified fertiliser and seed. Four months on there has been successful germination and growth, overcoming the fierce conditions we have faced this summer.

Project: South Coast Correctional Centre
Client: Landscape Solutions
Contributions: SESL
 

Reduce the cost of soil removal and repurchasing by screening and blending onsite soil with Australian Standard Composts, Gypsum, Fertilisers or any products your plants will need for maximum performance.

Soilco’s soil amelioration services have recently been extended by the addition of new screening machinery. Our heavy duty Mustang tracked trommel offers a high volume alternative to the compact and portable Joker. Have a look at our screening fact sheet  SCREENING
 

Our Christmas competition featuring requests for feedback brought forward some “enlightening” replies. The main comment was that we provide more information on projects completed by Soilco and our clients so we hope you enjoy our Correctional Centre case study.

We would like to acknowledge Geoff Green from Green Horticultural for his lightening quick response. We would be happy to buy you a coffee next time you are down Geoff!

The winner was Jay Windsor from Southern Habitat. His response was way too long and cheeky to publish. Jay divided the contents of the hamper amongst refugee families that his family are associated with. We hope he kept the scotch and bourbon though. Some things are just not meant to be shared. Congratulations Jay and thank you to everyone that contributed!
 

Soilco is proud to be a sponsor of Compost for Soils, a collaboration between Compost Australia, and state and federal governments. Primarily a research and development organisation, Compost for Soils offers industry news and a range of publications including market specific factsheets.

Check out “Compost in Action” a light hearted look at the benefits of using compost for the horticulture industry.

 

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