Whether you are growing your own decoding a seed packet or buying them from a seed store, knowing how to decipher the information on a seed packet is important for successful garden results. The information found on the back of a seed packet is often like a secret language. Terms such as “non-GMO,” “heirloom,” and “open-pollinated” can be confusing to a beginner gardener.

Typically a picture of the crop in full bloom or a harvest is on the front of the seed packet. This helps you visualize the finished product and determine what size of plant you are growing. Some seed packets include a description of the crop as well. This is helpful for those who are new to growing a certain vegetable or flower and gives them an idea of the flavor, color, history, or meal possibilities that can be created from it.

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The bottom of a seed packet will usually list the first and last frost dates for your area. Knowing your average frost date is key to success as a gardener as it lets you know when the right time is to plant that particular crop. It also lets you know if the variety is more cold tolerant, faster growing, or better resistant to pests than other varieties of that same crop.

Most seed packets will include the planting information as well such as how deeply to plant, sun requirements (full sun, partial shade), and time until germination. This can be fun for youth to go through in a group and read the planting instructions then compare it to their own seed packet.

If you’re thinking of purchasing a property that has a pool, it is a good idea to ensure the pool is compliant with safety standards.

What are the Australian safety standards for pools?

On average four young children die in home pools or spas each year in Victoria, and many more are taken to hospital for near-drowning incidents. This is why new laws were introduced to improve pool and spa safety. Link : https://www.poolsafetycheck.net.au/

Registration and Barrier Inspections

If you own a house with a swimming pool or spa, you need to register the pool with your local council. You will also need to have your pool barrier inspected and lodge a certificate of barrier compliance with your council.

Our qualified inspectors will inspect your pool fence or barrier at a convenient time and date for you. If your pool fence is deemed not to meet the relevant Australian Standards, our inspector will advise you on how to bring your barrier up to safety standards.

When we’re finished, we’ll also provide you with a detailed report that will outline any outstanding or non-compliant issues with your barrier. We will then offer you a list of works that will bring your pool fence or barrier to safety standards and, upon completion, we’ll issue you with a Form 23 Compliance Certificate.

If you’re building a new pool, our inspectors can provide you with a pre-inspection which will include an inspection of your pool safety barrier against the relevant Australian Standard. Once your pool barrier is complete, we can then inspect it against the standard and, once it meets all requirements, we can then issue you with a Form 23 Compliance Certificate.

Netball Court Resurfacing is a fast and demanding sport, which requires a durable surface to reduce injury risks. When a netball court becomes damaged, it may be time for an upgrade to improve playability and the overall appearance of your sports space.

Netball resurfacing can involve replacing the existing surface with a fresh new layer of flooring materials. The choice of material will depend on the level of use and type of sport that is played. Typical options include polymeric, needle punch carpets and tarmac surfacing. Each of these has different characteristics which will suit a particular sport or level of play. Polymeric surfaces are favored by England Netball as they offer shock-absorbent layers to help reduce player fatigue. Needle punch carpets are hardwearing and offer high levels of durability, ideal for club-level play.

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Resurfacing can also include a fresh coating of nonslip paint to improve safety. These colored anti-slip paints are available in a variety of colors to suit your sports facility and can be applied to any hard surface. Many of the surfacing and paints that we use are porous, which means they comply with Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS) regulations. This helps to prevent flooding and puddles in wet weather, which can create a dangerous playing environment.

Dubbo Regional Council recently undertook a project to resurface the netball courts at Nita McGrath, with funding from Round Four of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. The resurfacing upgrade upgraded the facilities to Netball NSW competition standards and corrected cracking in the surfaces, which posed a risk of trips and falls for players.