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Why compliance in playground surfacing is important for schools and ECE centres

For schools and early childhood education (ECE) centres, ensuring the safety of outdoor play areas is a top priority.

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Why Biofiltration Media is superior to mulch and bark in tackling VOC Pollution

Biofiltration is a great way to naturally and organically remove odorous bacteria that would otherwise pollute the atmosphere.

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Azwood KVH-approved compost, a trusted choice for your orchard

We answer all the questions to help get you started and give you direction on what steps to take first when applying compost to your orchard.

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The need for a locally sourced sustainable potting media

Azwood remains dedicated to supporting the horticultural sector through sustainable practices, with it's new FibreGro® potting media.

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FibreGro® - a superior performance growing media

What do we know about FibreGro®'s performance. A superior performance potting mix.

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FibreGro®, an ideal choice for Ellepot systems

FibreGro®'s lighter weight and consistency make it particularly well-suited to advanced potting systems that use Ellepot technology.

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Is compost included in your fertiliser budget?

We explain how compost can be incorporated into your fertiliser budget for commercial growers looking to decrease their fertiliser use.

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What is Biofiltration?

Biofiltration is a great way to naturally and organically remove odorous bacteria that would otherwise pollute the atmosphere.

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The benefits of compost for different soil types in NZ

The most common soil types in NZ unearthed. Understand your soil type to help determine what steps you should take to improve your soils health.

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The sustainability benefits of using grape marc as compost

By blending grape marc into a growing media, vineyards eliminate the need for disposal, reducing waste and its associated environmental impact.

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How to hit your ESG targets by switching to renewable wood energy

Find out more information about ESG and how you can hit your ESG targets with Azwood by switching to renewable wood energy.

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11 reasons why wood fibre is outshining coir and peat for NZ growers

The environmental challenges and high costs associated with peat and coir, make wood fibre a valuable choice for horticultural applications.

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The benefits of using custom potting mix by Azwood

What are the benefits of partnering with a manufacturer like Azwood for custom commercial grade potting mixes.

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Repurpose forestry slash for soil regeneration

Repurposing slash for soil regeneration is a sustainable approach to enhance the health and quality of soil after forestry harvests.

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How to create an effective stormwater management system with BioRetain

By integrating BioRetain into stormwater management systems, we can naturally filter pollutant and mitigate the risk of flooding.

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What is the best playground surface?

An unbiased evaluation of the various playground surfaces available in the market to assist you in making an informed choice for your play area.

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Why is wood fuel socially sustainable?

Boosting local economies and embracing corporate social responsibility. Learn how to achieve your ESG targets with renewable wood energy.

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Why is wood fuel economically sustainable?

We explore how biomass wood fuel not only mitigates carbon tax expenses but also future-proofs your company's energy systems.

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Why is wood fuel environmentally sustainable?

There is an opportunity to replace these fuels with a more sustainable option to reduce the effects of climate change and hit your ESG targets.

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How to prevent legionnaires' disease when using compost

Learn about legionnaires' disease in compost and potting mixes. Find out why it may be present and how to handle them safely.

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The benefits of buying ENplus A1 certified pellet fuel

The ENplus A1 certification guarantees premium quality pellet fuel, offering peace of mind to consumers. Azwood's pellet fuel is certified ENplus A1.

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What is a pellet fire? How they work and why you need one

Learn about pellet fires and the convincing reasons to consider investing in one for efficient, sustainable home heating.

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How Azwood® makes consistent, quality compost

Learn why using quality compost matters and how it can be a game-changer for growers looking for a sustainable alternative to fertilisers.

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How to start using compost at a commercial growers scale

Your industry, our expertise. Learn about the full-circle support we provide for a successful transition to compost use.

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Sustainable winegrowing with compost

Understand the benefits of sustainable winegrowing and how you can reduce the use of fertilisers and achieve better ROI with compost application.

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What is Azwood® compost made of?

Discover how we're creating nourishing composts & soil conditioners for healthier growing environments.

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Clinker Formation in Biomass Boiler: What it is and how to prevent it

Clinker formation in your biomass boiler is a good way of determining if you are burning low-quality wood fuel.

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Long-term benefits of commercial compost when applied to your soils

Discover the hidden value of compost for soil health and the long term benefits of commercial application.

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Choosing the correct wood fuel for your boiler

Wood fuel is not a one-size-fits-all solution; it must be carefully selected based on your specific boiler type and heat output requirements.

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Understanding your wood fuel

The source of your wood fuel and how it is manufactured can contribute to the quality. What to look for when choosing your fuel supplier.

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Have quality issues with your wood fuel? How Azwood addresses these challenges

Quality issues with wood fuel can lead to breakdowns and higher maintenance costs. Understand your boiler and fuel type

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Removing slash reduces environmental risks & hazards

100% of slash can be recovered and repurposed if managed correctly by involving Azwood from the beginning.

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Mitigate risk by involving us from the start

Azwood’s experienced forestry operations team can work with forestry managers to organise the management of residues.

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How Azwood® helps mitigate slash risk

Azwood offers a forestry clean-up service where we remove all wood residues from site and repurpose them into natural wood products.

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What are the benefits of a BioGro certified compost?

Azwood has a range of compost solutions that are BioGro certified organic which benefits commercial organic growers looking for organic inputs.

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Pellet boilers: Economical and sustainable central heating system for homes

There is a central heating system on the market that is more economical to run than diesel, more sustainable than coal, more efficient than electric?

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Natural animal bedding for your animal’s health: Azwood’s animal bedding

100% natural animal bedding will keep your livestock and animals warm and healthy over winter.

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What is the difference between mulch vs compost?

Although both are utilised in horticulture and landscaping, mulch and compost have very different and distinct functions.

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Compare pellet fires vs the top 5 home heating systems

We have picked the top 5 home heating systems and compared them with pellet fires to see the pros and cons of each with an unbiased overview.

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Azwood manufactures commercial landscape supplies for Christchurch and Canterbury region

Azwood is a bark manufacturing company delivering consistent and quality landscape supplies to our customers in the Canterbury region.

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The Environmental Benefits of Working with Azwood by Removing Slash from Forests

Looking to learn about the numerous environmental benefits of working with Azwood to removing slash from forests?

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Your guide to booking a delivery with Azwood

Discover tips and frequently asked questions for stress-free deliveries. Effortlessly book your next delivery with Azwood.

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Everything you need to know about bioretention rain gardens

Understand the technical aspects of a rain garden and the benefits of using one for your stormwater project.

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Repurpose hop waste into compost

Growers are constantly looking for other ways to be sustainable with their waste. Learn how you can repurpose hop waste into compost.

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Repurpose orchard waste into compost

As we turn to a more sustainable future, growers look for ways to repurpose orchard waste and create a circular economy.

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What makes a good commercial potting mix?

We specialise in custom-made recipes such as natives, GOL, seed raising, and plant-specific mixes for blueberries, hops, and citrus.

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Working with Azwood on Forestry slash and residue recovery

Azwood works with forestry owners and managers to provide a solution to remove wood residues off-site and repurpose them into natural wood products.

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Thinking of applying compost to your orchard?

We answer all the questions to help get you started and give you direction on what steps to take first when applying compost to your orchard.

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5 tips for safe commercial landscaping

Garden environments can pose risks. We've laid out some precautions and considerations to reduce risk and stay safe for successful projects.

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How is wastewater odour controlled with natural bark?

Biofiltration bark media controls wastewater odour from treatment facilities, compost facilities, rendering plants, and other operations.

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What is the best animal bedding? An honest comparison of all animal bedding products on the market

There are many types of animal bedding on the market. Azwood offers an honest comparison so you can find the best animal bedding for your needs.

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Repurpose your grape marc to increase soil health

A sustainability challenge or an opportunity? Here is a way in which you can repurpose your grape marc to benefit your vineyard’s soils.

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Should there be stones in my compost?

Although we use a lot of different methods to try and mitigate stones in compost, it is not possible to eliminate them completely.

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How Resourcefuel began: The first biodegradable pellet fuel bag

Thanks to consumer demand we have created a biodegradable pellet fuel bag that is 100% plastic free.

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How biofilter media can help control waste water odour

Biofiltration is a great way to naturally and organically remove odorous bacteria that would otherwise pollute the atmosphere.

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Your Complete Guide To Mulch

There are numerous advantages available to commercial landscapers who choose to incorporate the application of mulch into their landscaping projects.

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The environmental impact on the horticulture industry

Adapting to climate change and implementing a focus on sustainable growing are, together, driving a shift in the horticulture industry.

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How to maintain biofilter media for continuous odour control

Biofiltration systems are do not always achieve the desired odour control. The main factor being a lack of regular maintenance.