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Growing and cultivating sphagnum moss for Spagmoss products

Healthy waterways and sustainable moss swamps in NZ

The New Zealand Ministry for the Environment (MfE) is consulting on Actions to protect the country’s waterways and wetlands. We pride ourselves on the sustainable management of wetlands on the WestCoast as they are the foundation to our Sphagnum moss business. Unfortunately the country-wide proposals to protect wetlands and freshwater (which we support) have overlooked … Continued

DWC Leading Light Business Excellence Awards 2018

On Friday 26th October the owners and management from Coastpak Besgrow attended the Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards at Shantytown. We had been chosen as a finalist for the Crombie Lockwood Medium Enterprise Award and were honoured to win this category. The following video shows Group General Manager, Garry Clark’s acceptance … Continued

How to Grow a Wall-Mounted Staghorn Fern

In nature, Staghorn Ferns affix themselves to trees, using the trunks as natural wall-mounts to show off their broad, pointed fronds to best effect. The beauty of this fern is that it doesn’t leach nutrients from the trees, so it flourishes just as easily on a wooden wall mount as it does on a tree.

Raising Reptiles and Amphibians

Keeping reptiles and amphibians like lizards, turtles, or snakes as pets is a uniquely rewarding experience, but not as simple as more traditional pets like cats and dogs. Fortunately, Besgrow has carefully crafted and well-tested products to keep your reptile and amphibian friends happy, comfortable, and thriving! Here are some Do’s and Don’t’s for raising healthy reptile or amphibian pets.

How to Raise Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous plants can be so tricky! Most species evolved in very specific environments that are difficult to replicate indoors, or even outside in more pleasant locations than the boggy areas that carnivorous plants tend to prefer. They are also very rewarding, and with care and attention can be a beautiful and unique addition to your home garden.

A swamp - Properties of Spagmoss vs. Peat Moss on the environment

What’s the Difference Between Spagmoss and Peat Moss? The Environment

Sphagnum moss and sphagnum peat moss (frequently known simply as “peat moss”) are often confused for the same growing material. In truth, they’re two different parts of the same plant, but the impact of their use is wildly different.

Divide and Conquer Orchids

There are two ways to create new orchid plants: seeding and vegetative propagation. If you’re a gardener who wants to grow her orchid collection, vegetative propagation is the simplest way to expand the garden. How are orchids propagated?

Wild purple orchid - guide to growing orchids

Spring Orchid Growing Guide

Has dreaming about orchids put a spring in your step? It’s a busy season for orchid growers, no matter which variety you love the most. Keep your orchids healthy and happy with this spring checklist for growing orchids.

How to Trick Orchids into Reblooming

With their soft, smooth petals, elegant stems, and rich hues, moth orchids are a favorite among gardeners. They’re easy to grow even if you lack a green thumb, and the blooms last for months. But how can you make your orchid rebloom once it enters dormancy?

5 Quirky Facts about Orchids

Orchids are a diverse range of plants with elegant and intriguing flowers. They’ve been around for centuries, attracting royal admirers, gardeners, and even Victorian orchid hunters. There’s no denying the beauty of orchids. But here are a few of the quirky orchid facts that make us love them even more.