Tree & Garden Starter Pack
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$74.99
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Bring your garden to life with the Tree & Garden Starter Pack! This bundle has everything you need to get your plants off to a strong start.
- 32oz bottle of Mikes Mighty Micros to feed plants and stimulate root growth
- 20lb bag of soil booster to enrich soil and improve drainage
- Enough for multiple small trees, shrubs or flower/vegetable beds
Give your plants the best possible beginning with Mike's Mighty Micros, containing essential micronutrients. The soil booster lightens and loosens soil while adding organic matter.
Ideal for new gardeners seeking an all-in-one solution to prepare and fertilize planting beds. Make gardening easier and set your plants up for success this season!
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, Teaming Mike’s Mighty Micros micronutrient leaf spray along with Mike’s Mighty Micros Soil Booster into your soil care routine is a surefire way to cultivate healthier, more vibrant plants, fruits, and vegetables that are packed with flavor.
Biochar: The Carbon-Rich Powerhouse for Long-Term Soil Health
Biochar, a charcoal-like material produced through the heating of organic matter in a low-oxygen environment, offers a range of long-term benefits for soil health:
- Increased Water-Holding Capacity: Biochar's porous structure can hold up to four times its weight in water, significantly improving water retention, particularly in sandy soils. This helps plants thrive even during dry periods.
- Enhanced Nutrient Retention: Biochar acts like a sponge for nutrients, preventing them from leaching out of the soil and making them readily available for plant uptake. This ensures efficient nutrient utilization and promotes healthy plant growth.
- Improved Soil Structure: Biochar plays a crucial role in improving soil structure. It can help break up compact clay soils, enhancing aeration and root penetration. Conversely, it binds together loose, sandy soils, improving water retention and stability.
- Increased Microbial Activity: Biochar provides a haven for beneficial microbes like bacteria and fungi. These microbes play a vital role in decomposing organic matter, cycling nutrients, and promoting plant growth.
Worm Castings: The Organic Powerhouse for Soil Fertility
Worm castings, the earthy waste produced by earthworms, are an organic powerhouse for soil fertility:
- Increased Nutrient Availability: Worm castings are rich in readily available nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium, essential for optimal plant growth and development. This readily available source of nutrients ensures plants have access to the resources they need to thrive.
- Improved Soil Structure: Like biochar, worm castings enhance soil structure by adding organic matter and increasing the number of pores in the soil. This improves drainage, aeration, and root penetration, creating a more favorable environment for plant growth.
- Enhanced Microbial Activity: Similar to biochar, worm castings harbor a diverse range of beneficial microbes. These microbes facilitate the decomposition of organic matter, cycle nutrients, and suppress plant diseases and pests. This creates a healthy and balanced soil ecosystem that fosters plant health.
- Reduced Disease and Pest Pressure: Studies have shown that worm castings can suppress the growth of certain plant diseases and pests. This is likely attributed to the presence of beneficial microbes that act as natural biocontrol agents. By suppressing harmful organisms, worm castings help keep plants healthy and disease-free.
- Increased Plant Growth and Yield: Research demonstrates that plants grown in soil amended with worm castings often experience increased growth and yield. This is likely due to the combined effects of increased nutrient availability, improved soil structure, and enhanced microbial activity.
Compost: The Gardener's Gold
Compost, a decomposed organic material formed through the composting process, acts as a "gardener's gold" for healthy soil and plants:
- Increased Nutrient Availability: Compost is a slow-release source of nutrients, providing a steady supply of essential elements throughout the growing season. This prevents nutrient leaching and ensures plants have access to the resources they need for sustained growth and development.
- Improved Soil Structure: Similar to biochar and worm castings, compost improves soil structure by adding organic matter and increasing pore space. This enhances drainage, aeration, and root penetration, creating a more favorable environment for plant growth.
- Enhanced Microbial Activity: Compost is a treasure trove of beneficial microbes. These microbes decompose organic matter, cycle nutrients, and suppress plant diseases and pests. This creates a healthy and balanced soil ecosystem that fosters plant health and resilience.
- Increased Water-holding Capacity: Compost improves the water-holding capacity of soil, allowing it to retain moisture more effectively. This is particularly beneficial during dry periods, as it helps plants withstand drought stress.
- Reduced Soil Erosion: Compost plays a critical role in protecting soil from erosion. By binding soil particles together, it prevents them from washing away, especially during heavy rainfall. This helps maintain healthy soil structure and fertility.