Support for residents in fire-prone areas
Is your property ready to withstand a bushfire? Each summer, firefighters across the South West prepare to face the sobering prospect of wildfire in rural and urban bushland areas and homeowners wonder what they can do to make their properties safer and more likely to withstand the onslaught of a wildfire. With our drying climate […]
The art of creating healthy soil
South West farmers are looking to improve soil health, increase pest and disease resistance, reduce nutrients entering our waterways and enhance biodiversity. The popularity of GeoCatch’s latest workshop, Optimising Pasture Nutrients for Growers, shows that Geographe farmers want to learn more about what can be achieved by building a more nutrient-rich soils environment. Despite the […]
Dunsborough Primary hit Geographe Bay for Bay OK Day
Over 700 students from Dunsborough Primary School descended on Geographe Bay for the annual Bay OK Day. Excited students started the day walking from school to the Old Dunsborough boat ramp to take part in environmental-themed educational activities. They were engaged in 28 different activities presented by environmental groups and agencies to help students better […]
Wildflowers wow the crowd
South West gardeners flocked to Bay OK’s Gardening with Wildflowers workshop to meet celebrity gardener Sabrina Hahn and learn how to encourage birds and wildlife into their gardens, improve their soil, and look after the local waterways at the same time. The workshop with Sabrina was presented at the Busselton Wildflower and Environment show organised […]
GeoCatch and Busselton Water combine for waterwise gardens
With the predicted hot, long summer ahead of us, many homeowners are thinking about the future of their gardens and lawns. Will they survive the heat of summer as the soil dries out and moisture becomes scarce? A growing number of South West gardeners are turning to waterwise, low-nutrient native gardens as a solution. GeoCatch […]
Preparing your garden for summer
We are expecting a long, hot, dry summer and with the increasing pressure on our water resources it’s important for gardeners to reduce water use. But how to do this whilst also ensuring that our gardens have enough moisture for growth and to thrive in the heat? Follow these key tips and you will be […]
New trend in gardening
With the predicted hot, long summer ahead of us, many homeowners are thinking about the future of their gardens and lawns. Will they survive a restricted watering regime in these harsh conditions? A growing number of South West gardeners are turning to waterwise, low-nutrient native gardens as a solution. GeoCatch has been working with suburban […]
Superheroes enlisted to protect the Bay
The Garden Guardians of the Bay continue to show the way toward beautiful gardens that help protect Geographe Bay. Busselton’s Vasse-Wonnerup wetlands provide the most significant breeding habitat for black swans in Western Australia, and regularly support over 20,000 waterbirds. One of the major threats facing these important wetlands is excess nutrient runoff from surrounding […]
Turning sand into soil with Bay OK gardening
If you are gardening on sandy soils, the key to a lush green garden and lawn is to nurture healthy soil, and right now is the perfect time to start turning your sand into soil. Improving your soil is easily done by adding soil conditioners, clay, soil wetter, and protecting the surface with a layer […]
Top tips for winter gardening with GeoCatch
The winter solstice has now passed and lengthening days are the signal plants need to start growing. So, when the weeding, raking and pruning are finished, what should you do in your garden this winter? Take a look at our top Bay OK gardening tips for winter. Treat your trees to some love. While winter […]
