Soil

The majority of the soil in the greater Perth area is sandy. That means that the soil can be loose on the surface, yet have a harder formation deeper down. This type of soil means that retaining moisture can be difficult, but not impossible.

With the right underground watering system, the right fertiliser, and the amount of soil maintenance, your lawn and garden can have the right growing environment. Bibra Lake Soils carries a selection of soilnutrients which will make the ground healthy, workable, and water usage friendly.

The Agricultural Department of Western Australia has developed guidelines which will help you self-identify the soil on your property and what soilenhancements will help to improve the growing environment. If you want some hands-on help to determine your soil composition, bring a sample to Bibra Lake Soils for an analysis.

Bags of perlite and vermiculite stacked next to each other at Bibra Lake Soils

What is the Best Perlite to Vermiculite Mix Ratio? 

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It is not unusual for gardeners to debate the usefulness of various products or the best ways to care for plants, keep away pests, etc. These spirited discussions often include two commonly used soil additives: perlite and vermiculite. Frequently, gardeners are at odds regarding which product is superior, if they can be substituted for each…

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Mother and son improving soil quality by adding compost to a garden bed

How to Improve Soil Quality

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For a large number of people, a pristine lawn, colourful flower beds, and a bountiful vegetable garden offer a sense of accomplishment. This goes along with what many describe as a therapeutic feeling of working in the garden or yard. Unfortunately, many gardeners struggle to realise their dreams of a breathtaking yard despite their best…

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Some soils are best mixed with mulch and soil conditioners.

A Comparison Report on GO Organics Soils versus Regular Soils

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Homeowners throughout the greater Perth area know how important it is to treat our typically sandy soil with nutritional additives and ground covers for healthier lawns and gardens. Add to that our extremely sunny and hot summer weather, and it becomes even more important to shield our soil from the potentially negative effects of using…

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C-WISE Soil Conditioner

Bentonite Clay – The Healthy Way to Moisturise Sandy Soil

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Without a doubt the soil in the greater Perth area is predominantly sandy. And, as most homeowners know, that means that landscaping and gardening can be difficult tasks without some help to nourish our sandy soil. Fortunately a convenient remedy to help address this problem is readily assessable in the form of Watheroo mined Bentonite Clay that…

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Gardening with Red Mulch

Spring Gardening in Western Australia

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Springtime, the most beautiful season of the year, has definitely arrived in Western Australia. With longer days, bright sunlight, and warmer temperatures, this is the ideal time to revitalise your vegetable gardens, lawns, flower beds, and plants. As most gardeners in the Perth area know, the one major challenge is getting things to grow in…

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C-WISE Soil Conditioner

Sandy Soil Converts to Nutrient Rich Soil with Quality Organic Conditioners

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Whether you are a lifelong resident or you are new to Perth, you know that our natural soil conditions make landscaping and gardening productivity seem like an impossible mission. The good news is that there are workable methods to nourish your sandy soil situation. SOUTH WEST REGION SOILS We are a Western Australia region that... Read More