A short 20-minute visit to a green space can significantly reduce stress levels, particularly in inner-city business districts (Image: Karen Smith)
By Michael Casey
As another year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the past twelve months and the unrelenting pressures of urban life which I’m sure we all have experienced. The toll on mental health is undeniable, yet a simple remedy lies in green spaces.… Continue reading
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When you first meet a prospect, they don’t know you and will likely have their guard up while discussing their needs. An indication of this is when you ask them how much they have to spend and all you get is silence or they have no idea.… Continue reading
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Puff balls of the ectomycorrhizal fungus Rhizopogon luteolus (left) and an inoculated Pinus seedling (right) photos courtesy of HVP forestry nursery Victoria
INTRODUCTION – to nursery plants, most of the microbial life in the environment poses no danger to production nurseries or to the greenlife growing in them. However, the organisms that do cause damage to plants are generally very destructive.… Continue reading
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