The soil temperature in which your grass lives greatly affects the speed at which the grass grows. A warmer soil contains more energy. More energy available enables chemical process driving plant growth to work faster and more efficiently. This means grass can make food quicker (through photosynthesis) and therefore grow faster. There is a direct correlation between the… Read More »
Nitrogen is the most abundant chemical in the earth’s atmosphere, making up 78% of the air that we breathe. However the vast majority of this is in a gaseous form, which cannot be utilised by plants. Plants can only use a “fixed” form of nitrogen in the soil. In nature, plant and animal waste deposited into the soil… Read More »
As spring gradually eases its way in, the days slowly become longer and the sun rises higher, how do you know when to start repairing or re-seeding your lawn? The easiest way by far is through knowing the temperature of the soil. A simple soil thermometer can be purchased in any reputable garden centre. It is a reliable way… Read More »
