Environmentally Friendly Chemicals for Your Lawn & Garden

<span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>There are many alternatives to harmful chemicals that we could use to fertilise plants in our green spaces, shares <b>Ivy Delfin</b>.</i><br /> <br /> Replacing chemical-based fertilisers with more environmentally-friendly products is a great way to be more protective of the environment around you. Gardeners are well-placed to lead the charge when it comes to the natural environment. Whether you like to grow gardenias, cultivate fruit trees or like to spend time looking after the lawn, choosing what you put on (and in) the soil is important.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQooe1JbR6irSgooDiyulIrqrSYB8p4ZGKLIy7pOopD1dUOfr3my4e5s-artcr-9uY4YEPkNJQlcQbg0t96iw0hjncUiuM1X_w-hPfHNjCthKO3UA2d2zTDgizO0gNQ8_t1On5R-YwFYI/s1600/pic_01.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQooe1JbR6irSgooDiyulIrqrSYB8p4ZGKLIy7pOopD1dUOfr3my4e5s-artcr-9uY4YEPkNJQlcQbg0t96iw0hjncUiuM1X_w-hPfHNjCthKO3UA2d2zTDgizO0gNQ8_t1On5R-YwFYI/s320/pic_01.png" width="320" /></a><br /> <br /> <span class="fullpost">Keeping your lawn aerated is vital to the health of your lawn as well as to the rest of your garden. The best lawns have a thick layer of topsoil and perfect drainage that limits soil loss over time. However, fine soil particles are gradually lost through fluctuations in the weather, creating an even thinner layer of topsoil. Protecting this soil is fundamental. Ensure that you aerate your lawn as this will allow water to seep into the soil rather than running off the top which means less soil loss, increased moisture levels and better root growth. Healthy soil is important for any lawn or garden.<br /> <br /> Environmentally friendly fertilisers can be used on your lawn like <a href="http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/recycle/tea/tea1.htm">compost tea</a> as it does not burn the grass or cause any chemical run-off that might infiltrate the soil. Building your own compost heap in the back garden or regularly using a mixture of manure on the garden and lawn will add healthy organic materials. You could also <a href="http://greenliving.nationalgeographic.com/compost-worms-indoors-2185.html">create your own worm farm</a> to breakdown the organic materials. Worms produce nutrient rich worm castings, a high quality, pH neutral soil conditioner which improves the physical qualities of soil.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_qvLZaI9txgn6jtNKPJ4p02IhdGycUarDcEGW576LvSDgd2FtCUa-eZBtSwvcvPkpRN-OE4Vjm3KohaZFI9GCwH2k2ouKH6BUeUOS1K0i-DX9gjHzMGVUkI1OA6VislYN_U4Vb5ZlxM/s1600/pic_02.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_qvLZaI9txgn6jtNKPJ4p02IhdGycUarDcEGW576LvSDgd2FtCUa-eZBtSwvcvPkpRN-OE4Vjm3KohaZFI9GCwH2k2ouKH6BUeUOS1K0i-DX9gjHzMGVUkI1OA6VislYN_U4Vb5ZlxM/s320/pic_02.png" /></a><br /> <br /> For the garden, permite from the <a href="http://www.exfoliators.com.au/">Exfoliators</a> is a natural mineral which comes in the form of siliceous rock, which improves the soil's physical qualities. Permite improves the soil's ability to provide nutrition for plants, as it has high permeability, low water retention and helps prevent soil compaction. And many gardeners use permite for growing plants, cuttings and seedlings as it can it is easy to dig into potting mix and will not rot or breakdown, making it safe for your garden plants. It is a lighter insulating growing medium for your plants and will help protect their root systems against extremes of weather.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifElLKYTU60u8-PnoEckHI9moGipl6ES_Pce4kx_5tZO4xruQbLehjRM0wk4u7VHpjoyJmYxSmUvMoVzw1SNHtYAyMZ739zJ3KtMiXFX50xQ7-br6J4q8W6DxFrp3kF1UPMlotPB4XXrc/s1600/pic_03.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifElLKYTU60u8-PnoEckHI9moGipl6ES_Pce4kx_5tZO4xruQbLehjRM0wk4u7VHpjoyJmYxSmUvMoVzw1SNHtYAyMZ739zJ3KtMiXFX50xQ7-br6J4q8W6DxFrp3kF1UPMlotPB4XXrc/s320/pic_03.png" width="320" /></a><br /> <br /> Coffee grounds are also good for your garden as they add nitrogen to the soil, increase the acidity for acid loving plants, and can protect your garden from creatures like slugs, snails and even your (or your neighbour's) cat.<br /> <br /> <i><span style="color: #666666;"><b>Ivy Delfin</b> is a copywriter working with Exfoliators, the leader in manufacturing Premium Perlite, Premium Vermiculite and Passive Fire Protection products used in a large range of applications such as lightweight plasters or hydroponics. When Ivy's not writing content she enjoys swimming, shopping and taking her Golden Retriever for a walk.</span></i></span></span></span>

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Environmentally Friendly Chemicals for Your Lawn & Garden

There are many alternatives to harmful chemicals that we could use to fertilise plants in our green spaces, shares Ivy Delfin . Replacing ...

Fragrance Nursery

<span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I recall stepping into Fragrance Nursery during one trip to Cameron Highlands some seven years ago and have vivid memory of how wonderful their plants were. This time round, on my recent visit, they really wowed me again. And not only do they have a myriad of plants, they are now far more organised.<br /> <br /> The potted plants are all so neatly and orderly arranged throughout the entire space. The colourful plants got me walking deeper and deeper to the back of the nursery while at the same time having a nice time admiring those beautiful greens. Gosh, I was so pleased! Also I was glad that the young lady at the office was able to confirm the genus name of a plant for me :-D<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKbvVppgHv-oiB6zbZGIIYAEA-bgxjmfLeeUTuYnHg9GqCYp4kCBH_7IgKiJ53GvRNF27ELol5wDnl3K6ByOZGilUjUYnVh0akpGZciz9JFBTTGpqeiSZ2HyRGZ_NGrPQ_rjiOC79iuE/s1600/P1050926.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKbvVppgHv-oiB6zbZGIIYAEA-bgxjmfLeeUTuYnHg9GqCYp4kCBH_7IgKiJ53GvRNF27ELol5wDnl3K6ByOZGilUjUYnVh0akpGZciz9JFBTTGpqeiSZ2HyRGZ_NGrPQ_rjiOC79iuE/s1600/P1050926.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <span class="fullpost">Fragrance Nursery opens from 7.00am to 7.00pm daily. They have been growing and selling potted ornamental plants for about 15 years. Prior to this, they were in a related business for the same period of time.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie7LtKgdeDLp947ZRmhXfiI6ZRXDjjBjkQb7JaPwEWt31KcXN1E73GpSVWNtHy3VkuZyUa11brUXVluue4WCG-DlfdB-JEDHsA4wwt9q1byyK-0AAbhdgG4Mjx5rxeTxXRwcfhQyYP5Gk/s1600/P1050939.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie7LtKgdeDLp947ZRmhXfiI6ZRXDjjBjkQb7JaPwEWt31KcXN1E73GpSVWNtHy3VkuZyUa11brUXVluue4WCG-DlfdB-JEDHsA4wwt9q1byyK-0AAbhdgG4Mjx5rxeTxXRwcfhQyYP5Gk/s1600/P1050939.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Plant Variety Rating: 4.95</span> | They have a vast variety of plants - plenty to offer! And I like the fact that they are all in small pots/sizes. Love to see how plants grow and watch them flourish to their full glory :-)<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1fnCbutxY3RF3xPutLK3sAJMMiPHfPZm-074RfRzUO-dZ0uF8bE7rs94Xi1j1F7I8UbsOoUVcHoHsPiEIjKg__qk4Ldk2usTdZMleT4YldP_Yt-EabriayL2u1G34nGX70X6eOigaMKc/s1600/P1050879.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1fnCbutxY3RF3xPutLK3sAJMMiPHfPZm-074RfRzUO-dZ0uF8bE7rs94Xi1j1F7I8UbsOoUVcHoHsPiEIjKg__qk4Ldk2usTdZMleT4YldP_Yt-EabriayL2u1G34nGX70X6eOigaMKc/s1600/P1050879.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Plant Condition Rating: 4.75</span> | Most of the plants are in excellent condition. With plants in good shape like these, I know they will survive the journey to Petaling Jaya (where my home is!).<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia9FRrNzLORUle1zeEjJOxxmcyKUP4ZvKSK7-HY72L0wQFm_SaxLecLwa4ClNgfYhonVR5sntt9XfcBzARVirclireAQAgk1Y3fRulEmT5WSSC4zjM67tzoK5FZOFdsh56cqVITZvX2-o/s1600/P1050907.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia9FRrNzLORUle1zeEjJOxxmcyKUP4ZvKSK7-HY72L0wQFm_SaxLecLwa4ClNgfYhonVR5sntt9XfcBzARVirclireAQAgk1Y3fRulEmT5WSSC4zjM67tzoK5FZOFdsh56cqVITZvX2-o/s1600/P1050907.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Layout Rating: 4.75</span> | The potted plants are arranged systematically on the floor as well as on the poles - same type and size of a plant in one group. The only difficulty I faced was when I wanted to check out plants hanging high on the pole ;-)<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6_fzmX9WysVBC6amyHxKNjy0mIjZ5rCrur8ZPIc_Jh0CsiBw23Um-Nb74GbC14zRtdlFixQ5lxoCU-jsmDq_N7nnyyWJLZ728tlvKSCsG2znxZVFnH9L7pzU7Nw2JalFML2XevNjGDqM/s1600/P1050891.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6_fzmX9WysVBC6amyHxKNjy0mIjZ5rCrur8ZPIc_Jh0CsiBw23Um-Nb74GbC14zRtdlFixQ5lxoCU-jsmDq_N7nnyyWJLZ728tlvKSCsG2znxZVFnH9L7pzU7Nw2JalFML2XevNjGDqM/s1600/P1050891.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Garden Products Rating: 4.75</span> | They have plastic and ceramic pots and other garden supplies.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoWOVEFStRAD7lDevQAr49y-8zGI52smvprSxwjW-N4PT_1hHiBbV4EgmnswNDOuANpujQWkBSxZwVBB038zYbIyxTqSk5MMgvv9jS5Sko1i1QLKxxy8mBCYt7ZRn2C7zjNSXN34PVZf8/s1600/P1050936.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoWOVEFStRAD7lDevQAr49y-8zGI52smvprSxwjW-N4PT_1hHiBbV4EgmnswNDOuANpujQWkBSxZwVBB038zYbIyxTqSk5MMgvv9jS5Sko1i1QLKxxy8mBCYt7ZRn2C7zjNSXN34PVZf8/s1600/P1050936.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> Not forgetting some snacks for the little ones ;-D<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirJcQIrhHO6nLXheLtyRcy7fYQcC2CsBECRMmDb1VijjS9Sls4bWn7xS-Lj0kobXjfuZwFcNMVbU7knxhn5mKqB6mQj8tP7zu8370jZIQcEUY1igj5fGstFu9byyouZrBxvCtlM_1OEb0/s1600/P1050928.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirJcQIrhHO6nLXheLtyRcy7fYQcC2CsBECRMmDb1VijjS9Sls4bWn7xS-Lj0kobXjfuZwFcNMVbU7knxhn5mKqB6mQj8tP7zu8370jZIQcEUY1igj5fGstFu9byyouZrBxvCtlM_1OEb0/s1600/P1050928.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> To follow My Green Finder, <b style="font-family: verdana">like</b><span style="font-family: verdana"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Green-Finder/183209405040905" style="font-family: verdana">Facebook</a><br /> <span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="fullpost"> <br /> To view the map to Brinchang @ Cameron Highlands, click <a href="https://maps.google.com.my/maps?q=Kea+Farm+Pahang&hl=en&ll=4.47238,101.432304&spn=0.18483,0.338173&sll=4.484189,101.391964&sspn=0.092413,0.169086&oq=Kea+&hq=Kea+Farm&hnear=Pahang&t=m&z=12">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <span style="color: #000066; font-weight: bold;">CONTACT DETAILS</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #000066;">Fragrance Nursery<br /> Batu 41 Jalan Kea Farm<br /> Brinchang<br /> 39100 Cameron Highlands<br /> Pahang<br /> Tel: 605-496 1007<br /> Fax: 605-496 1655<br /> Mobile: 6012-522 5021 (Khor Kim Huat) & 6012-317 9583 (Chen Ning Fang)<br /> Email: fragrance_nursery@yahoo.com</span></span></span></span></span></span><br/>

Nursery, Pahang Cameron Highlands

Fragrance Nursery

I recall stepping into Fragrance Nursery during one trip to Cameron Highlands some seven years ago and have vivid memory of how wonderful th...