How to Improve Garden Soil with Amendments For a successful garden, you need good soil. But many homes are built on not-so-great ground. If your soil is mostly sand, clay, or silt, or just not very fertile, adding biochar can help. Biochar boosts productivity and richness, especially on poor-quality soils, but it’s good for any soil type. Types of Soil Amendments Soil […]
Does Biochar Raise Soil pH? If you’re a gardener or farmer looking to enhance your soil’s health and boost tomato growth, you may have heard about the benefits of biochar. Here we provide an overview of the science of biochar to help you understand its impact on soil pH and how it can contribute to thriving gardens and crops. Biochar […]
Soil pH Levels Healthy plants require the right soil pH levels. That’s why it’s imperative to know your soil’s pH levels. The right soil pH levels for your garden or landscape mean your plants can thrive. If you get the wrong pH levels for your plant’s needs, it will be tough for them to succeed. Fortunately, there are […]
Above the Soil Biochar boosts soil productivity and helps plants thrive, but that is just one aspect of this environmentally friendly soil amendment’s usefulness. Learn how biochar aids in the construction industry, agricultural waste management, and wastewater treatment. Biochar Basics Biochar results from the heating of organic biomass at high temperatures in an oxygen-free environment, a process known […]
Soil Nutrient Depletion Biochar helps plants grow by reversing nutrient depletion in soil while also improving microbial activity, water retention, and aeration. While biochar does not contain nutrients itself, it is highly effective at increasing the retention capacity of soil for key nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus while reducing leaching. Healthy soil is a critical aspect of thriving […]