Imported topsoil is commonly used across landscaping, civil, and development projects where existing site soils are unsuitable or additional soil is required. However, imported soils can vary significantly depending on their source and composition, and material that appears suitable may still have properties that can cause poor drainage, restricted plant growth, or long-term landscape issues. Testing prior to delivery can assess key soil characteristics including texture, pH, salinity,...

This year, SESL Australia reached a special milestone: 42 years of supporting Australian Soil, Environmental and Horticultural Science. To celebrate, the SESL Australia team came together for a BBQ to celebrate the people who have helped make SESL Australia what it is today. SESL Australia was founded by Simon Leake in 1984 which began in the garage of his home. Today we are an independent consultancy and laboratory based in Thornleigh, with more than 20 staff providing practical and...

Two weeks ago, SESL Australia’s Management Team spent the day hanging out with the awesome folks from The Landscape Association (TLA) who hosted the Landscape Expo at the Sydney Showground. Here are some of their thoughts on the event: “I enjoyed having a chat with suppliers and members across the industry, it helps us keep up with the emerging trends within the landscaping sector”. – Samantha Grant-Vest, Environment and Horticulture Manager “It was a great opportunity to run into some...