Soil Amendments
BioChar
Biochar is a stable, carbon-rich form of charcoal, primarily used as a soil amendment to boost fertility, improve water retention, and permanently sequester carbon to fight climate change. It also has industrial applications in filtration and construction.
Due to its highly porous, alkaline nature, biochar improves soil structure, enhances nutrient retention, and boosts microbial life. It helps plants grow larger, faster, and increases resistance to drought.
Its high adsorption capacity allows it to bind to toxic heavy metals, neutralize acidic soils, and filter pollutants out of water.
Used as an additive in concrete or clay to provide thermal insulation, regulate humidity, and provide electromagnetic shielding.
Soil Amendments
BioChar/Manure Mix
A biochar-manure mix acts as a powerful soil amendment that combines the high nutrient content of manure with the long-term structure-building properties of biochar.
This mixture significantly boosts nutrient retention, reduces odors, improves water retention, and fosters healthy soil microorganisms, ultimately increasing crop yields while enhancing environmental sustainability.
Soil Amendments
Compost
Bulk compost offers significant benefits for soil health, plant growth, and environmental sustainability, acting as a “full-body workout” for gardens. Using it in large volumes—often more cost-effectively than bags—improves soil structure, water retention, and nutrient management.
Purchasing in bulk is far more economical than buying multiple individual bags, with one cubic yard of bulk compost often replacing about 27 bags.
Soil Amendments
Manure
Bulk manure is a valuable, cost-effective soil amendment that boosts fertility by adding essential nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and organic matter, which enhances soil structure, aeration, and water-holding capacity.
Manure also promotes beneficial microbial life, reduces soil compaction, and provides a slow-release source of nutrients compared to chemical fertilizers.
Soil Amendments
Zeolite
Zeolite is a permanent soil amendment that significantly improves soil structure, water retention, and nutrient efficiency. Its porous, crystalline structure holds up to 60% of its weight in water, reducing drought stress, and increases the cation exchange capacity (CEC) to prevent nutrient leaching, allowing for improved root growth and plant yields.
Zeolite is particularly useful in sandy soils to improve nutrient retention and in, potting mixes for houseplants to prevent compaction and manage moisture stability.
