Frequently Asked Questions

How does Soil₂O™ work?
Soil₂O™'s composition consists of a set of polymer chains that are parallel to each other, and structurally linked by cross-linking agents. This combination of polymers and cross-linking agents creates a network.

When water comes in contact with one of these chains, it is drawn into the molecule through osmosis. The water rapidly moves into the interior of the polymer network where it is stored. When the soil begins to dry out, the polymer slowly releases the stored water. Up to 95 percent of the accumulated water is released back into the soil.

How does Soil₂O™ help with fertilizers?
Fertilizers work well until an abundance of water causes them to disintegrate or leach out of the soil, and lose their effectiveness. When Soil₂O™ absorbs water, it enables the fertilizer to remain in the soil for a longer period of time. This ongoing release of nutrients and water nourishes the plant for a significantly longer time and produces healthier growth.

How does Soil₂O™ help in large-scale agriculture and nurseries?
The importance of Soil₂O™ in agriculture and in commercial nurseries cannot be overestimated. Hundreds of thousands of acres are used in farming, commercial gardens and nurseries, Soil₂O™ offers a way to conserve on water consumption and significantly reduce the labor and cost of irrigation.

When Soil₂O™ is used in planting, it promotes good aeration of the soil. The storage and subsequent release of rainwater and irrigation water then provides the seeds with ongoing nourishment and allows them to germinate into stronger, more viable plants. Agricultural businesses can use less water to produce an abundant yield and avoid the loss of plants that die from insufficient water and nutrients.

 

The same holds true for those in arboriculture and large areas of turf growth, like sod farms and golf courses. With Soil₂O™ added to the soil of newly planted trees, bushes and samplings (is this supposed to be saplings?), the plants have a greater chance for root development and are less likely to suffer transplanting shock. In large areas of turf and sod, Soil₂O™ can be applied topically or mixed into the soil before the seedlings are planted or sod laid. Soil₂O™ gives growth a strong start with better seed germination and faster root development.

What about home lawns and gardens?
For new lawns and gardens, Soil₂O™ Granular should be mixed into the soil by broadcasting or applying with a fertilizer spreader, then mixing it into the soil. For existing lawns, Soil₂O™ Topical can be applied with any standard spraying equipment.

When planting trees or shrubs, dig the hole for the new plant, mix Soil₂O™ into the evacuated soil, saving a small amount of untreated soil. Then place the rootball into the hole and fill the hole around the rootball with the Soil₂O™ and soil combination. Top off with the untreated soil.

Is Soil₂O™ safe for the environment?
With no harsh chemicals or toxic additives, Soil₂O™ will, over time, break down and remain harmlessly into the soil. One of the advantages of Soil₂O™ Granular is that it remains effective for three to five years, gradually breaking down into the soil at a rate dependant upon climatic conditions and the size of the particles of Soil₂O™.