Episode: #1 30/08/06	Proudly Presented by
Presenter: Neville Passmore

Neville recently met up with West Coast Eagles ruckman Dean Cox to give him some tips on how to plant the perfect potted garden in his new apartment. The potted garden is the perfect choice for people with busy social lives or who don't know much about gardening, as most of the plants are ideal in low water situations. Potting the plants is easy as you just transfer them for their small pots to the larger ones, but don't get too many different varieties. The bigger pots also help cut back on maintenance compared to having a lot of smaller specimens. Once the plants are in the pots add a special mix around the root system of Rainsaver Water Storage Crystals and Dynamic Lifter Seaweed Tonic before adding your potting mix as these products act as a reservoir so that even less water gets out. Add the Waterwise Premium Potting Mix and your plants will be off to a great start. After settling the plants with a drink you can get back on with your busy life and enjoy the combination of foliage and flowering plants that are all available from your nearest Waldecks garden centre. Featured Products: Rainsaver Water Storage Crystals - When added to potting mix or garden soil, the crystals absorb up to 500 times their own weight in water. - The water is released over a period of time as the plants require it. - Reduce water usage and increase the times between watering. - Effective for up to five years and biodegrade harmlessly. - Available in a range of pack sizes. - Ammonium Based Dynamic Lifter Seaweed Tonic - rich source of micro-nutrients, alginic acid, essential amino acids, minerals and other complex organic compounds. - improves nutrient uptake, increases root development, encourages stronger stem growth, increases photosynthesis, increases yield and gives produce a longer shelf life and improved quality. - Contains Molasses which provides a food source for beneficial soil microbes which make nutrients more available to the plant and improve soil structure. - Wetting agent improves water penetration, reduces water usage and improves soil structure. - improves retention and plant uptake of essential nutrients. Waterwise Premium Potting Mix - Wetting agents and water crystals help water penetrate into the mix and retain moisture in containers or in garden soil for release over time. - Ideal for container grown and garden plants. - Contains Dynamic Lifter Organic Plant Food for plant nutrition and to encourage beneficial soil micro-organisms and earthworms. - Contains coir peat which stores water and nutrients and improves the structure of the mix.