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Patch from Scratch

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             Patch from Scratch

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  • Sprinkle some Blood and Bone on the ground then place a layer of wet newspaper 6 - 10 sheets thick over the ground. - This helps to smother grasses, weeds and helps hold the water in during summer.
    For an extra boost, add Eureka's worm tea +plus to the water when soaking the  newspaper.

  • Sprinkle some more blood & bone on top of the newspaper as well. - This acts as a slow release fertiliser & also helps break down the newspaper.

  • Top up bed with a 25cm-30cm layer of Eureka Organic Compost
    - This has instant nutrient requirements for maximum plant and root growth.

  • You can use Sheep manure or straw for a mulch for Veggie patches 

  • Cover bed with a 4 - 5cm layer of EUREKA ORGANIC MULCH( used for general gardens) - This helps protect compost nutrients from sun damage and retain moisture.

  • Water well


For existing garden beds:

  • (First method can be used for existing garden beds as well, just work around the plants and be careful of their roots.)

  • Dig in Eureka Organic Compost into the top 8 - 10cm of existing dirt. (be careful around the roots)- This has instant nutrient  requirements for maximum plant and root growth.

  • Cover bed with a 4 - 5cm layer of EUREKA ORGANIC MULCH( used for general gardens not veggie ) or

  • Sheep manure or straw for veggies
    - This helps protect compost nutrients from sun damage and retain moisture.

  • Water well

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