Organics Fact Sheets
The Fact Sheets below provide interesting topics relating to organics:
Fact Sheet: Home Composting
Provides basic facts and tips on composting and recycling organic waste.
Published: 2010-05-04
Fact Sheet: Worm Farming
Provides basic facts and tips on setting up a worm farm.
Published: 2010-05-04
Fact Sheet: Sustainable Gardening
Provides basic facts and tips on conducting sustainable gardening around the home.
Published: 2010-05-04
Focusing on the benefits of compost for… Composting Brochure
For keen gardeners,
vegetable growers,
land owners or indeed
any Western Australian
who has an interest in
improving the quality of
the plant life around them,
composting can hold the
key to achieving a greatly
improved, nutrient rich soil.
Published: 2008-03-13
Focusing on the benefits of compost for… Urban Amenity
Community groups across Western
Australia have identified urban amenities,
including adequate areas for public open
space and bushland, as an increasingly
valuable feature of our cities, towns and
suburbs. The same level of importance
has also been placed on areas of
vegetation along roadsides which stabilise
embankments, provide wildlife corridors
and help maintain urban biodiversity.
At the same time, WA’s climate and other
environmental conditions, in particular
the condition of our soil, can present
challenges to local governments and other
authorities responsible for providing such
amenities.
Published: 2008-03-13
Focusing on the benefits of compost for… Vegetable Growers
In Western Australia, where the soil is
generally low in fertility and organic
matter, the use of compost has been
found to provide many benefits when
growing vegetables. This is particularly
the case when it has been subjected to
intensive agricultural practices.
Research has shown the application
of compost as part of the preparation
and ongoing management of vegetable
crops can increase both crop quality
and production. At the same time the
requirements for irrigation and artificial
fertiliser are also decreased.
Published: 2008-03-13
Focusing on the benefits of compost for… Viticulture
Using a compost mulch application during
vineyard establishment has been proven
to give vines a great head start.
With conservative estimates of irrigation
savings between 20 and 30 per cent
when compost mulches are applied, it’s
no surprise that many viticulturists are
investigating the use of compost mulches
to make savings in their watering
requirements.
Published: 2008-03-13