The gardening season is just around the corner and the first rays of spring are luring us outside again. It's time to get the garden going with Bodenvital, the natural soil improver. But what makes Bodenvital so effective at improving your garden soil?
What is soil vitality for the garden?
Bodenvital is based on zeolite, a natural mineral known for its unique properties. This silicate is of volcanic origin and is able to store certain substances and water particularly well. Zeolite improves soil structure, regulates the water and nutrient balance of plants and supports healthy soil life. Its effect in the garden is diverse, sustainable and natural.
Are there plants that cannot tolerate zeolite?
A good question and we can reassure you. There is no evidence that zeolite could have a harmful effect on some plants. Zeolite is a true all-rounder in the garden. You can use it in many areas, from lawn care to vegetable patches or composting, with a clear conscience.
What do soil type and pH value indicate?
In the world of garden soil, there are three main types: sandy soil, loamy soil, and clay soil. Sandy soil allows water to pass through quickly, but retains few nutrients. Loamy soil holds water and nutrients well, but can be prone to waterlogging. Clay soil is heavy and compact, retains water very well, but is difficult to work.
The pH level, which ranges from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), is crucial for plant growth. A correct pH level is crucial for nutrient availability and plant growth. A neutral level of around 7 is ideal for many plants and grasses, while some plants, such as rhododendrons, prefer more acidic soils.
Improve soil in the garden with the product Bodenvital
The advantages of zeolite for soil improvement are obvious:
- Regulates the water and nutrient balance of the plant: Zeolite acts like a sponge in the soil. It stores moisture and nutrients, which are vital for your plants, especially during dry periods.
- Provides a habitat for soil life: Zeolite provides excellent habitats for beneficial soil microbes. An active soil microbiome is essential for nutrient mobilization and therefore for healthy plants.
- Reduces nutrient leaching and increases plant availability: Thanks to its high cation exchange capacity, Bodenvital stores nutrients effectively and releases them gradually to the plant roots when they need them.
- Regulates the pH value: An optimal pH value is crucial for the growth of many plants. Bodenvital supports this in a natural way.
- Long-term effect: Zeolite does not decompose, but remains in the soil and develops its positive effect on the garden soil for years.
Why is Bodenvital so helpful in improving garden soil?
Imagine if your garden could benefit from a natural superhero to help it stay healthy, grow better, and even use water and nutrients more efficiently.
A sponge for your garden
Bodenvital is like a giant sponge with a surface area of up to 600 football fields per gram! Imagine how much water and nutrients this "sponge" can store. Especially in hot and long summers, this can be crucial to ensure your plants and beds in the garden receive the best possible care. Bodenvital keeps the soil moist for longer and is therefore a perfect soil additive for water retention.
A home for microbes
Just like a healthy gut is full of beneficial bacteria, your garden needs a healthy "soil microbiome". Soil Vital creates the perfect environment and protected habitats for these beneficial microbes, which then help plants absorb nutrients. It's like your garden gets its own team of micro-gardeners working around the clock.
A well-filled nutrient store
Due to its high cation exchange capacity, soil vital can bind nutrients and thus protect them from leaching. Imagine the cation exchange capacity (CEC) as a swap shop in the soil where plant nutrients are traded. Cations are positively charged particles that include many important nutrients for plants, such as potassium, magnesium and calcium.
The cation exchange capacity is a measure of how many of these positively charged nutrients the soil can store and make available to plants.
A soil with a high cation exchange capacity is like a store with a large warehouse - it can absorb and store a lot of nutrients. This is great for the plants because they always have a well-stocked "supermarket" available to help themselves to whenever they need nutrients.
A pH regulator
Some plants are quite picky when it comes to the pH value of the soil. Soil Vital helps to regulate the pH value so that your plants can grow in an environment that is perfect for them. This is often of great importance for healthy growth and flourishing, especially for trees and ornamental plants.
soil improver and long-term friend
Another significant advantage of Bodenvital is its longevity. Zeolite does not decompose, but weathers. This means that its positive effects last for a very long time. The effects of Bodenvital accumulate over time and benefit the soil and plants in the long term.
The versatility of Bodenvital in soil improvement of lawns and vegetable beds
The grain size of a soil improver such as zeolite directly influences the surface area available for the absorption and release of water and nutrients. A smaller grain has a larger surface area relative to its volume, allowing it to store more water and nutrients. Different grain sizes are suitable depending on the soil conditions: Finer grain sizes (0.5-2mm) are ideal for sandy soils as they effectively store moisture and nutrients and prevent rapid drying out. Coarser grain sizes (2-4mm) improve aeration in heavy, clayey soils and promote drainage to avoid waterlogging. This shows how the grain size can be used specifically to optimize soil quality.
In raised beds, zeolite shows its full effect by improving water retention capacity and nutrient availability.Up to 6kg of zeolite per m² can be incorporated into the raised bed to promote healthier and more productive plants.
In addition to improving the soil in beds and on the lawn, Bodenvital can also be used in the composting of kitchen and garden waste, in natural pest control and even in ponds.
Spring can come!
On the next sunny day, pamper your garden and treat it to the benefits of Bodenvital as a soil additive. 100% natural and free of chemicals, use the power of nature for your plants and your soil. With Bodenvital from Lithos Natural you are choosing Sustainability, naturalness and regional origin – for a garden that brings joy not only to you, but also to the environment.
