Sandy Soil Conditions Growing plants in sandy soil presents challenges. Also known as light soil, it does not contain sufficient nutrients or hold water well. However, using Wakefield BioChar, you can amend and improve it so your plants, gardens, trees, or lawns can thrive. Our biochar is a plant-based, all-natural soil conditioner made entirely from recycled wood that […]
Silty Soil Conditions If your land lies along a fresh body of water, your soil is probably silty. While there are many agricultural benefits, there are issues that can affect plant growth and soil fertility. A soil amendment such as biochar can improve the structure of silty soil, leading to healthier plants and a more bountiful harvest. Wakefield’s […]
Peaty Soil Conditions If you have peaty soil, you are most likely dealing with wetland conditions. Cultivating plants is challenging. However, certain crops and plants can do well, and a soil amendment such as biochar can correct some of the issues, allowing your garden to flourish. It’s important to choose the right biochar as a soil amendment for […]
How Biochar Fixes Contaminated Soil Contaminated soil contains an excess of substances that may harm humans, animals, plants, and the environment. These can include fertilizers, plastics, or heavy metals. Contamination can be intended, accidental, or naturally occurring. At Wakefield BioChar, we encourage you to buy biochar for its impressive benefits for natural landscapes. It is an effective way to remedy […]
How Long Does Biochar Last in Soil? When you use biochar as a soil conditioner, estimates of its longevity range from a century to a millennium because it resists decay. It will still build soil structure while sequestering carbon far beyond your lifetime. When you buy biochar, you are making an investment that should continue to produce dividends for centuries, if not […]