Soil, Plant and Water Testing

We use NATA Accredited Laboratories

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    Full Soil Characterisation Testing

    Chemical properties: pH, salinity and cation exchange capacity.

    Nutritional properties: available plant nutrients i.e. nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur and essential trace elements.

    Physical properties: texture, structure, organic matter.

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    Specification and Australian Standard Soil Testing

    Leake & Haege (2012) Soil Specifications

    AS4419 (2018) Soils for Landscaping & Garden

    AS3743 (2003) Potting Mixes

    AS4454 (2012) Composts, Soil Conditioners & Mulches

    TfNSW Specifications: R178 & R179

    ACT Topsoil 09 Municipal Infrastructure Technical Specification

    Adoption Guidelines for Stormwater Biofiltration Systems (2015)

    Bespoke and Tailored Specifications

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    Green Roofs and Green Walls

    Chemical properties (pH, salinity)

    Nutritional properties available plant nutrients, macro and micro.

    Physical properties: Air-filled porosity, Waterholding capacity, Saturated Bulk Density, Permeability

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    Turf & Lawns

    Physical, chemical and nutritional testing for:

    Passive Amenity Turf

    Active Turf

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    Irrigation Water

    Chemical and nutritional properties to determine if irrigation water is suitable for soil and plants.

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    Plants

    Total Elemental Analysis

    Pathology (Phytophthora, Pythium, Armillaria, Fusarium)

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