Blog & Tips

Pepper blossom-end rot: why the tip rots and what to do today

The pale, then blackening spot at the tip of a pepper is calcium deficiency – not a disease. Quick help and lasting prevention in one place.

Black spot on the bottom of your tomato? It's not a disease – here's how to save the harvest

The dark, leathery spot on the bottom of a tomato is not a fungus but calcium deficiency. Fungicide sprays won't help – but this will.

Soil structure and water management – why is the root zone key?

Soil structure determines the movement of water and nutrients.

Why is the grass greener on the other side? – The real difference

It's not luck but the soil condition that is key.

The synergy of microorganisms and plants – how nature works

Plants and soil life work together – this is the basis of natural balance.

How to feed your soil microorganisms?

Supporting soil life is key to healthy plants.

Microorganisms in the soil – what do they do and why are they important?

Billions of microorganisms work in the soil - without them, there are no healthy plants.

Optimal Soil pH – Why Is It Key to Plant Development?

The pH determines whether nutrients are available to the plant.

Ion exchange in soil – this is how bound nutrients are released

The soil is full of nutrients – yet deficiencies still occur. Why? Ion exchange is the key.

What is soil life and why does it determine the condition of your garden?

There can be up to 1 billion microorganisms in 1 gram of soil – but what do they actually do?