Soil, water and vegetation samples don't always arrive at our doorstep here at the lab. They come from national parks, floodplains and wetlands, remote highway corridors, cropping paddocks, rail corridors, mine sites, rehabilitation zones, the valleys and vineyards. Regional and remote clients often have fewer options for independent, science-based environmental and soil advice close to home. We're there to help a client no matter how far away they are. At SESL Australia, regional work isn't...

Potting mixes undergo rigorous compliance testing to ensure they provide a safe, consistent and effective growing environment for plants in accordance with Australian Standards for Potting Mixes (AS3743). Many manufacturers follow recognised industry standards and have testing conducted in NATA-accredited laboratories to obtain test certificates confirming compliance with these standards. SESL Australia has a renowned in-house NATA-accredited soil laboratory that offers testing for potting...

Dispersive Soil Management Plan – A Critical Strategy Required for Developments on Reactive Soils If you’re working on a construction, landscaping, or infrastructure project in Melbourne, there’s a good chance you’ll encounter sodic or dispersive soils — especially across the City’s Western and Northern suburbs where reactive clay soils are common. These soils are stable when dry and undisturbed, but once exposed and wet, they often break down rapidly leading to waterlogging; erosion; poor...