Perlite is widely used in commercial hydroponics, seed starting and plant rooting, as a soil conditioner, and to enhance the water-holding and anti-compaction properties of growing soils. Citrus – Plant deliveries are to Melbourne metro area only. Delicious in drinks and with cooking, attractive in the garden as ornamentals, and practical in many other ways around the house, citrus trees and fruits are a world-wide favourite! Easy to grow and rewarding to harvest, you can get one of your very own citrus trees today!

Hardwood – We only sell products made from Forest Stewardship Council approved timber. The following products are made from a hardwood called Shorea. It is extremely hard wearing and is also used to make boats. We recommend oiling all timber furniture to maintain longeivity, especially if it is kept out in the full sun. Drainage: plants like succulents and cacti, which are used to living in dry soil, can benefit from a perlite blend as it will introduce an effective drainage system. Introducing air into the compost, perlite works to help water pass through the soil, preventing roots from becoming oversaturated Vertical Gardens – Vertical Gardening is a great way to take advantage of vertical spaces in and around the garden. Maximise your gardening space by growing gardens vertical!

Bulbs – Free Delivery – Victoria, South Australia and Northern Territory OnlySorry – items unavailable in other states due to quarantine restrictions. Water Bottles – Water Bottles at Gardenworld from leading brands such as Maxwell Williams and Ashdene.

SwiftAir coated expanded perlite is a hydrophobic insulating aggregate. This water repellent, non-flammable, loose-pour insulant improves the thermal performance on masonry walls and floors. If you’re looking for an effective addition to your soil or compost that will help to improve drainage and water retention, our range of perlite options could have just the solution for you. What is perlite? Seeds & Bulbs – Some items unavailable in Western Australia and Tasmania. Quarantine costs may apply. Menu Toggle When it comes to using perlite, you’ll find it’s pretty versatile - giving you a variety of ways to use it in your gardening ventures. Mugs & Cups – There is nothing more relaxing than a hot cup of something… tea, coffee or whatever takes your fancy. Whether you are enjoying some time to yourself or sharing the moment with family and friends, pouring your preferred beverage into a beautifully designed mug or cup adds an extra level of luxury to this time honoured daily ritual.So I used sharp sand. The pots were incredibly heavy, and I thought they must be getting far too wet under the mist propagator, but the cuttings rooted well. On potting on the compost is very fine - the sand has intermingled with the multi purpose to create a very fine media (maybe I rubbed it together well when mixing it, I can't remember). So it does seem to have done a good job. Dunno if I will damage more roots at potting on though - the mix doesn't fall off the roots as easily as Perlite. Espaliers & Standards – Looking for a stunning feature for the garden? Look no further than a beautifully crafted espalier. Ideal for narrow garden beds, fence lines, pots/containers, balcony gardening, patios or even as a screening option. Sowing: mixed into seed compost, perlite helps to retain moisture and aerate the soil - allowing delicate seedling roots to flourish without becoming too damp Perlite insulation is used in high temperature applications in the steel and foundry industries such as ladle topping, hot topping and risering.

Perlite standard is lightweight, density approximately 100kg/m 3. It is supplied in 100 litre bags by Sinclair Professional. The product is used with potting soil. It keeps the soil light and loose. The substrate allows air and water to reach the roots of your crops. This is what makes it an excellent addition to compost or soil, as it boasts exceptional water absorption in its expanded form. In turn, perlite helps to regulate soil moisture for growing seeds, cuttings and established plants either directly in the ground or in pots.Expanded Perlite is suitable for a range of landscaping applications such as green roof construction, golf green renovation and construction, planters, drainage and reduction. Raised Garden Beds – Raised garden beds are an easy way to set up a new and easily accessible space in the garden dedicated to growing your prized plants. We have a broad range of different styles, sizes and models to best suit your needs. Menu Toggle Perlite is a white, ultra-lightweight aggregate ranging from a very fine powder to an aggregate with a particle size up to 5mm in size Top Selling Product-Horticultural Perlite Standardgraded for horticultural use, 2.0-5.0mm is used to improve aeration, water management and insulation properties for growing media.

At FertileFibre, you can buy perlite in 35-litre, 50-litre and 100-litre bags, depending on the size of your planting project. You’ll also find perlite for sale in fine and medium grade options, helping you find the perfect balance between water retention and absorption within your soil. Lavender – Browse our range of lavender! Typically featuring colours ranging from blues and purples through to pinks, lavenders have a beautiful scent and can be used as an herb. Lavandula is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint family. Place them in a sun-loving area of your garden for best results. Use them in areas that need a little bit of colour and to increase the visit of pollinators, such as bees. Native Trees – Plant deliveries are to Melbourne metro area only. Largely native to Australia, Eucalyptus are yet another example of plant species that is both beautiful in the residental landscape, and practical in the commercial one. Fast growing, with short, fine fibres in the wood make it suitable for fine-grade paper, as well as tissue paper and high quality coated papers. Eucalyptus oil is sought after as an industrial solvent, antiseptic, deodoriser, a natural insect repellant, and in small amounts as a food supplements. The wood is used in the crafting of musical instruments, most notably the Didgeridoo, and most of the rest of any Eucalyptus tree can be used in the making of dyes. All of this is, of course, in addition to the beauty of the foliage and the flowers that make Eucalyptus one of the most recognizable trees in Australia. Candles – Luxury home fragrance products to refresh a room in your home. Triple scented, hand poured candles with up to 80 hours burn time and aroma diffusers made from pure essential oils. Refills and replacement reeds available. Available in 28 unique fragrances that last up to 4 months.SwiftAir exfoliated vermiculite and expanded perlite are absorbents and carriers. Each of these unique minerals have their own characteristics. When using PLANT!T Perlite you can achieve faster germination and striking of cuttings due to superior air to water ratio. You can use PLANT!T Perlite to aid in the breaking up of heavy soils. Simply mix with potting soil and it will keep the soil loose and light. This allows air and water to reach roots aiding nutrient uptake and improving plant health and growth. PLANT!T Perlite is easy and safe to handle and odourless whilst also being lightweight and simple to use. PLANT!T Perlite can be used for soil conditioning – increasing aeration and drainage in heavy hard to manage soils; repairing/laying down lawns – giving additional aeration and drainage when raked into spiked holes; and planting trees and shrubs – loosening and aerating soil to encourage root development.