SwiftAir coated expanded perlite is a hydrophobic insulating aggregate. This water repellent, non-flammable, loose-pour insulant improves the thermal performance on masonry walls and floors. Hardwood – We only sell products made from Forest Stewardship Council approved timber. The following products are made from a hardwood called Shorea. It is extremely hard wearing and is also used to make boats. We recommend oiling all timber furniture to maintain longeivity, especially if it is kept out in the full sun. Citrus – Plant deliveries are to Melbourne metro area only. Delicious in drinks and with cooking, attractive in the garden as ornamentals, and practical in many other ways around the house, citrus trees and fruits are a world-wide favourite! Easy to grow and rewarding to harvest, you can get one of your very own citrus trees today! Perlite insulation is used in high temperature applications in the steel and foundry industries such as ladle topping, hot topping and risering.

Native Trees – Plant deliveries are to Melbourne metro area only. Largely native to Australia, Eucalyptus are yet another example of plant species that is both beautiful in the residental landscape, and practical in the commercial one. Fast growing, with short, fine fibres in the wood make it suitable for fine-grade paper, as well as tissue paper and high quality coated papers. Eucalyptus oil is sought after as an industrial solvent, antiseptic, deodoriser, a natural insect repellant, and in small amounts as a food supplements. The wood is used in the crafting of musical instruments, most notably the Didgeridoo, and most of the rest of any Eucalyptus tree can be used in the making of dyes. All of this is, of course, in addition to the beauty of the foliage and the flowers that make Eucalyptus one of the most recognizable trees in Australia. Sowing: mixed into seed compost, perlite helps to retain moisture and aerate the soil - allowing delicate seedling roots to flourish without becoming too damp When using PLANT!T Perlite you can achieve faster germination and striking of cuttings due to superior air to water ratio. You can use PLANT!T Perlite to aid in the breaking up of heavy soils. Simply mix with potting soil and it will keep the soil loose and light.

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Lavender – Browse our range of lavender! Typically featuring colours ranging from blues and purples through to pinks, lavenders have a beautiful scent and can be used as an herb. Lavandula is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint family. Place them in a sun-loving area of your garden for best results. Use them in areas that need a little bit of colour and to increase the visit of pollinators, such as bees. Perlite is a white, ultra-lightweight aggregate ranging from a very fine powder to an aggregate with a particle size up to 5mm in size So I used sharp sand. The pots were incredibly heavy, and I thought they must be getting far too wet under the mist propagator, but the cuttings rooted well. On potting on the compost is very fine - the sand has intermingled with the multi purpose to create a very fine media (maybe I rubbed it together well when mixing it, I can't remember). So it does seem to have done a good job. Dunno if I will damage more roots at potting on though - the mix doesn't fall off the roots as easily as Perlite. This is what makes it an excellent addition to compost or soil, as it boasts exceptional water absorption in its expanded form. In turn, perlite helps to regulate soil moisture for growing seeds, cuttings and established plants either directly in the ground or in pots.

Perlite is widely used in commercial hydroponics, seed starting and plant rooting, as a soil conditioner, and to enhance the water-holding and anti-compaction properties of growing soils. If you’re looking for an effective addition to your soil or compost that will help to improve drainage and water retention, our range of perlite options could have just the solution for you. What is perlite? Expanded Perlite is suitable for a range of landscaping applications such as green roof construction, golf green renovation and construction, planters, drainage and reduction.That’s not all, though. Containing high amounts of silica, perlite also works to stimulate root growth and soil aeration. Perlite applications When it comes to using perlite, you’ll find it’s pretty versatile - giving you a variety of ways to use it in your gardening ventures.