Episode: Seven
Date: 19 April 2008
Presenter: Neville Passmore
Story Title: Indoor Plants

A great way to enjoy nature’s wonders is through the use of indoor plants in your home as they improve overall wellbeing and have been scientifically proven to increase social interaction and productivity.
Featured Product- Yates Tuscan Edge Round Pots
These pots have been designed with the twenty-first century homeowner very much in mind. The fashionable colours and styling of these exciting pots will suit the most modern décor, indoors or out. And, while the 'edge' in the name describes the contrasting colour band that decorates the top of each pot, it could just as easily refer to their 'edgy' design.
Features

• Sleek, uncluttered lines that add to, rather than compete with, the beauty of the plants they contain.
• Self-watering feature means no messy saucers to collect grubby water and breed unwanted pests.
• Easily-accessed watering entry hole is covered with a discreet closure that clicks back into place once watering's finished.
• The reserve of moisture at the base of each Tuscan Edge pot helps prevent plants from drying out, substantially lengthening the period of time between waterings.
• Made from UV-stabilised plastic - which means they stand up well to the hot Aussie sun.
• Designed and manufactured in Australia for Australian conditions.
• Available in two fashion colours with contrasting trims - terracotta/charcoal-grey or olive/china.

Featured Product- Yates Gro-Plus Professional Potting Mix
A top of the range, professional potting mix, ideal for all potted plants and shrubs, including ornamentals, fruit trees, vegies and herbs.
Features

• Australian Standards Premium Red Tick approved potting mix
• Added natural Bio Stimulant accelerates growth*
• Contains controlled release fertiliser to feed for up twelve months
• Waterwise Wetting Agent improves water penetration to the roots
• Waterwise Water Storage Crystals store water at the roots of plant
• Coir Fibre aids in porosity of the mix
• Contains Dynamic Lifter Organic fertiliser which will feed plants and promotes beneficial bacterial activity
• Contains trace elements to add extra vital nutrients
• Enough to fill 2 medium 300mm pots.

Featured Product- Waterwise Water Storage Crystals
When added to potting mix or garden soil, the crystals absorb up to 400 times their own weight in water. This water is then released back to the plants over time as they require it. The crystals reduce water wastage, increase the time between waterings and promote improved plant survival during dry times. The crystals are effective for up to 5 years, then biodegrade harmlessly.

Features

• Can be used in both potted plants and garden beds, to store water and to keep plants healthy.
• Water storage crystals prevent the soil drying out, improve soil aeration and drainage.
• Water crystals rehydrate themselves with each watering, lasting several years before biodegrading harmlessly.
• Using water storage crystals, plants can tolerate drier weather conditions and less frequent watering.

Contact
Yates
A division of Orica Australia Ltd Pty
Locked Bag 6504,
Milperra NSW 1891
Ph: 1800 224 428
Website: www.yates.com.au