Yates Dynamic Lifter Organic Plant Food
Releases nutrients slowly, improves the structure and moisture retention of the soil and encourages earthworms and beneficial soil micro-organisms.
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Peat moss makes a great natural soil conditioner or mulch. Peat has a sponge-like character, with an incredible ability to absorb and store up to 20 times its own weight in water. Even better, after peat has absorbed its full capacity of moisture, it allows excess water to drain freely, providing essential aeration to plant roots and soil microbes.
Peat is a very useful addition to heavy clay soils, to break them up and make them easier to work, improving aeration and drainage. In light sandy soils, it adds body to slow down rapid moisture and nutrient loss.
Peat's absorbent but free-draining characteristics explain why it's a time-honoured choice for gardeners who mix their own specialty potting mixes.
Features
- Peat has a very high capacity to retain moisture
- Ideal for preparing soil in flower and vegetable gardens, planting trees & shrubs, and enriching rose & ornamental beds
- Forms a natural mulch, suppressing weeds and conserving water during dry spells
- Adding peat is an easy way to increase the acidity (reduce the pH) of soil for acid-loving plants, like camellias, gardenias and blueberries
- Supplied as a compressed bale – expands to twice the packed volume
- Free of toxic substances, pests, diseases & weed seeds
SOIL CONDITIONER
To improve soil, spread peat 1-3cm deep over the surface and work well into the top 15cm of soil.
MULCHING
To conserve moisture, spread peat around the whole root area of trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees, etc, out to 30cm beyond the outer drip line of the leaves onto the moist soil. Usual depth is 3-10cm reducing to 1-3cm for herbaceous annual plants. Do not allow mulch to directly contact plant stems or trunks.
TRANSPLANTING
Mix equal parts of peat and garden soil, work in well around roots to help establish roses, trees, shrubs and other plants. Helps retain moisture in the soil, which is especially important when the root system is recovering from disturbance.
CUTTlNGS
Strike cuttings in 1 part sand and two parts peat, with gravel at bottom. Bury seedling pots in bed of moist peat to maintain constant temperature level.
POTTING MIXES
Peat makes an ideal base for making potting mixes when mixed with good sand or fine gravel. Per bale, add 16 handfuls of Yates Thrive Natural Garden Lime and 10 handfuls of Yates Dynamic Lifter Organic Plant Food.
NEW LAWNS
To prepare the seed bed, spread peat 1-2cm deep over the area and mix thoroughly with top 10-20cm of soil. After seeding, cover with a light dressing - about 1cm of fine peat - and water thoroughly to protect the seed from direct sun and create a warm, moist blanket that improves seed germination.
ESTABLISHED LAWNS
To keep lawns healthy, top-dress lightly in Spring and again in mid-Summer with peat, which helps prevent surface soil from baking. This reduces need for watering during hot weather and replaces organic matter removed by mowing. In Autumn, rake lawn thoroughly, spike to aerate and apply a light dressing of peat.
FLOWER BEDS
To improve garden soil when constructing new beds, work a generous amount of peat into the top 10-20cm of soil. In Autumn, mulch existing beds with an 8cm layer of peat. This will protect roots against frost through Winter. In Spring, the old mulch can be cultivated into the soil around the plants. A light covering of peat as a mulch prevents loss of surface moisture and discourages weed growth.
ROSES
Roses love organic soils. Each spring, spread a 10cm layer of peat mixed with Yates Thrive Rose & Flower Granular Plant Food. around base of rose bush, then cultivate into soil, followed by a mulch around base to hold moisture.
ACID-LOVING PLANTS
Because peat moss is acid by nature, it makes an ideal soil conditioner for rhododendrons, azaleas, ericas, camellias, daphnes, boronias, etc.
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52044-55162 |
| Ingredients |
Peat Moss |
HEALTH WARNING
This product contains micro-organisms that may be harmful to your health. Avoid breathing dust or mists. Wear a particulate mask if dusty. Wear gloves and keep product moist when handling. Wash hands immediately after use.
Peat and other types of growing media are made from organic materials and contain micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi and protozoa. In some instances, these can be harmful to your health so it is important when you are handling any type of organic growing media that you follow the safety directions on the packaging. Some general rules are to avoid breathing in any dust or mist – wear a mask. Always wear gloves and wash your hands after use. Keep the peat moist whilst you are handling it.
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Yates Thrive Natural Garden Lime
A certified input for organic gardening that contains natural lime (calcium carbonate) from Te Kuiti, in the King Country, to adjust soil acidity.
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