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Phytophthora is a root rot disease caused by the fungi Phytophthora cinnamomi. It is a major cause of die back in native vegetation and has significant impact in gardens as well. The disease is likely to have been brought into Australia with…
According to preliminary results below from the 2012 Winter Fertiliser trials at Ozbreed, winter may be the most important time of year to fertilise for a green winter lawn. Autumn fertilising has always been recommended for a greener lawn in…
Well, let’s look at that question. Firstly we need to be clear – a green wall means one covered in living plants, not a wall painted green! The concept of a green wall is gaining much favour in recent times.…
Ozbreed Plants found to be Highly Resistant to Myrtle Rust Myrtle Rust is a recently discovered fungus that can have devastating effects on many popular plants. It is very distinctive, producing masses of powdery bright yellow spores on infected plant…
Turf Takes In More Than 4 Times The Carbon Emission Of A Lawnmower! Its official! Turf tested positive as a carbon sequester as found in multiple different studies. Other studies found turf could be one of the biggest crops when…
Ozbreed have extensively trialed a selection of our plants in green walls here and at another location in Western Sydney. A few plants hadn’t performed as well and need further testing, but below is a short list of the best…
Introduction Turf in recent research has proven to be one of the best erosion control products, testing far better than silt fences, coir logs and erosion socks for both erosion and silt containment. Established turf by itself can easily handle…
Barricade (Prodiamine) and Carbon Trader – for the Professional Nurseryman Recent research by Todd Layt of Ozbreed Pty Ltd has found that there is potential to greatly reduce hand weeding and keep plants greener in winter in Australian Nurseries Many…
Green roofs need more than just succulents if they are going to fulfill all the goals and benefits wanted from a podium environment. Research from Australia including a paper from the University of Western Sydney and a USA Texas study…
Raingarden Plant Selection (Updated) Rain gardens help to remove excessive nutrients from water runoff before they enter our waterways, reducing erosion and pollution. Rain gardens catch water from roofs and other hard surfaces and filter water through its layers of…