Dig a bit deeper
See beneath the surface of the soil to the foundation of a healthy backyard or balcony.
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With so many plant fertilisers and liquid mixes we know it’s difficult to find the right nutrition for your plants.
Let's explore the essentials that contribute to a thriving garden.
Happy, healthy plants need...
Good Soil Structure
Poor soil structure can lead to dense and hydrophobic soil. Good soil structure allows air and water to infiltrate the surface and reach plants at their roots where they need it most.
Organisms
Bacteria, fungi and soil fauna create a healthy root area around your plant.
Nutrients
Nutrients are the equivalent of a plant’s food. Increasing the range of nutrients available to plants translates to better tasting fruit and vegetables and more colour in your flowers.
Root Quality
Good quality roots unlock a plant's potential. The better the roots, the more nutrients it absorbs, allowing it to thrive and grow.
What is Soil Biology?
Soil has always been there, right under our feet. Each handful of healthy soil has, incredibly, more microbes than people living on earth. This thriving underground ecosystem includes soil bacteria and fungi (commonly referred to as soil biology). It’s these microbes that break down organic matter into a state where they can bring nutrients to plants via the roots.
Think of our products as a liquid fertiliser, you’re providing nutrition for plants, whilst regenerating the soil, something fertilisers alone can’t do. Whilst fertiliser is important to replenish some nutrients, using soil biology greatly reduces the frequency of application and amount required.
Additional benefits of soil biology include;
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Nutrient dense fruit and vegetables
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Better water retention in soils
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Improved root quality and health
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Increased pest and disease resistance
In our products you will find...
Soil Bacteria
A naturally occurring organism that has evolved to work with your plants. Beneficial soil and plant-associated bacteria can assist with
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Improving soil structure
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plant growth
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Nutrient uptake
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Stress resistance
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Production of antimicrobial compounds
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Reduce reliance on pesticides, fungicides and fertilisers
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Nitrogen fixation
​Our bacteria, Alive and Kicking contains around 3 billion microbes per gram!
Stimulants & Fertilisers
Stimulants are what we might know as seaweed, blood and bone, compost, etc. Stimulants come in many forms, however carbon products have long been recognised for contributing to soil fertility and root health.
There are many advantages to using stimulants:
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Increases biological activity in the soil
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Plant essential root stimulation increases root mass
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Improves water absorption
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Improves fertiliser uptake
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Our product, Carbon Copy solubilises into a liquid mix for ease of application
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Improves the physical characteristics of soil. Soil aeration and reduced soil compaction
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Increases water retention capacity - efficient response to water stress
Plant fertilisers supply the essential nutrients required by your plants - be they backyard or on a balcony.
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Balances the nutrition for the plant for optimum growth
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Our products Get Up & Go and Many Happy Returns solubilise into a liquid mix
Fungi
Soil fungi grows in association with plant roots, forming a symbiotic relationship whereby the fungi supplies the plant with nutrients and water in exchange for carbohydrates from the plant.
Our fungi products;
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​Produce antimicrobial compounds
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Solubilise nutrients
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Contain 2 billion cfu (colony forming units) per gram for our Trichoderma mix (Root of the Matter).
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Contain 2 million propagules (any material that functions in propagating an organism) for our Endomycorrhizae mix (Good as Gold).
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Improve germination and transplant survival
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Improve soil structure and water infiltration
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Increase oxygen in the root zone
Forming the 'A' Team
Soil Bacteria, Fungi, Stimulants and Fertilisers work as the ultimate team to support the natural processes that keep your plants happy and healthy.