Horticulture.
Keeping the horticulture industry informed with research, product developments and technical knowledge.

Soil Health Overview
We recently went to Marlborough and looked at the application of organic matter and compost

5 Minute Read: Composting and Mulching in a Vineyard
Many soils have a poor natural fertility and low organic matter levels and can become

How Organic Matter Is Critical to Increasing Your ROI
Organic matter has a massive effect on the profitability in a vineyard and will only

5 Minute Read: Microbe Activity in Compost
In your regular pile of compost is billions of microbes mostly bacteria who love the

Need to Know: Soil PH
What is Soil PH: PH is the measurement of how acidic or alkaline the soil

Soil Health Field Day Brings Sustainable Solutions to Marlborough Viticulture Industry
A Soil Health Field Day, hosted by Wholesale Landscapes, will bring members of the viticulture

Marlborough Soil Health at Risk
The essence of Marlborough’s wine success is terroir. Unique environmental contexts produce our world-renowned Sauvignon

Climate Change Effects On Viticulture
Increasingly the effects of climate change are being felt by winegrowers across New Zealand, posing

Viticulturists Brace for Dry Summer
With current predictions indicating this summer will be long, hot and dry, what proactive measures

10 Things Successful Vineyards Do
1. Manage their programmes well Whether we’re talking about spraying, fertilising or mowing, programmes should

Soil Experts Say Deficient Marlborough Soil Biology Means Vital Microorganisms Aren’t Thriving
Soil experts say deficient Marlborough soil biology means vital microorganisms aren’t thriving An expert’s

Is The Cost Of Not Applying Compost Really $0?
When there are many ways to achieve a desired result of increasing organic matter, moisture

Environmental Protection and Climate Change Impacts On Horticulture
Adapting to climate change and implementing a focus on sustainability are, together, driving a shift