Wait- Drought resistant landscaping doesn’t have to just be cactus and rocks?? The words “xeriscape” or “drought resistant” often elicit the visual of prickly cactus surrounded by a sea of harsh dry rocks as far as they eye can see. While this kind of landscaping can be done very well, ...
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We often receive questions about the quantity of product needed for successful soil life infusion, and the answer is - less than you would think! Here’s why - John & Bob’s Soil Optimizer is formulated around the concept of very small amounts providing powerful and previously unheard of benefits. Calculate ...
Read ArticleQuestion: I have heavy sticky clay soil here in Williamsburg, VA and my yard has standing water for several days after a rain and then soft muddy areas. Will your product quickly assist in drainage and can it be applied at any time of year? Thanks, Rick Answer: Rick, Our ...
Read ArticleQuestion: I have a clay soil (So Cal.) and want to know how many applications typically does it takes to penetrate to a depth of one foot and achieve a noticeable softening? Jeff Answer: Jeff, I would use the PENETRATE and MAXIMIZE and NOURISH with it for fastest and best ...
Read ArticleQuestion: My soil is really alkaline -- too much so, my plants turn yellow. What product or products do you suggest to adjust the PH? Lisa Answer: Lisa, The best way to dramatically and permanently lower ph is with complex microbial soil life-- beneficial bacteria, fungi, protozoa and good nematodes. ...
Read ArticleQuestion: What product do you recommend to break through the hardpan below the sandy soil? I am going to plant a grapevine in this spot. Richard Answer: I recommend you use PENETRATE-Liquid Biotiller, MAXIMIZE-Microbes & Minerals, OPTIMIZE-Soil Optimizer and NOURISH-Biosol. If that layer is hard compacted clay or anything like ...
Read ArticleQuestion: The soil in my containers is old and lifeless. I want to give it a boost! Can I use your products to improve the soil in my containers? Answer: Yes, this is a great idea, especially if your pots, baskets and window boxes contain soil that's been used for ...
Read ArticleQuestion: I've just had new sod laid on my yard and now realize that the soil underneath isn't very good. Do I have to remove the sod to improve the soil? Answer: The perfect way to use John and Bob's GrowGreen products is to apply them on top of the ...
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