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Soil Pack
Four different types of UK soil supplied in A5 bags. Suitable for biology, separations, or forensic experiments. Teachers notes includedMin weight 750g per soilThe soils areClaySandyChalkLoam clay loam and chalky loam
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Soil Types
A boxed kit of 12 reference samples, for teaching geography, forensics, science and agriculture. The samples have been air-dried, sieved through a 6mm mesh and packed in containers, with one of each soil type. The kit can be used for describing and
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Draper Garden Soil Sieve
Measuring 365mm diameter and with a 12 x 7mm mesh, it's perfect for removing stones from soil and aerating soil or compost. Its powder coated steel fabrication will deliver years of faithful gardening service. Features and Benefits • 365mm diameter • 12 x 7mm mesh • Steel fabrication will deliver years of faithful gardening service Contents 1 x Garden Soil Sieve
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Gardena Soil Moisture Sensor
The innovative Soil Moisture Sensor from Gardena is designed to work with almost all Gardena Water Controls and Multi-Channel Controls. It ensures that your garden is watered according to demand by measuring the current soil moisture and transmitting this data to your Water Control. If the soil is still sufficiently moist, the upcoming watering cycle is skipped. In this way, your plants automatically receive reliable and accurate care, and you save water. Due to its compact size, the battery-powered Soil Moisture Sensor can not only be used in lawns or flowerbeds, but is also suitable for smaller plant pots. To ensure that the sensor does not interfere with lawn care, it has a particularly low height and a flat surface: both lawn mowers and mowing robots can easily drive over the sensor. The Soil Moisture Sensor is powered by two standard AA batteries (not included). The batteries should typically last around a year of normal use, and if they are running low, an LED indicator will light up to signify that they are almost drained. This will also be indicated on the Water Control unit. Features and Benefits • Designed to work in conjunction with Gardena Water Controls and Multi-Channel Controls • Measures soil moisture and sends the data to the Water Control • If the soil is already moist enough, any upcoming watering programme will be cancelled • Prevents over-watering and saves water • Low height and flat surface enables lawnmowers to ride over it once installed on the lawn • Five metre cable; can be extended up to a maximum of 105 metres with extension cables (available separately) • Powered by two standard AA batteries • LED indicator lights up when batteries are running low Specifications • Power: AA Battery (x2) Contents • Soil Moisture Sensor only • No Batteries
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What is the difference between potting soil, peat soil, vegetable soil, and grave soil?
Potting soil is a general-purpose soil mix that is suitable for growing a wide variety of plants in containers. It is typically a blend of organic materials such as peat moss, compost, and perlite or vermiculite for drainage. Peat soil, on the other hand, is made primarily of decomposed sphagnum moss and is often used to improve soil structure and water retention in garden beds. Vegetable soil is specifically formulated for growing vegetables and typically contains a balanced mix of nutrients and organic matter to support healthy vegetable growth. Grave soil, also known as topsoil, is a general-purpose soil used for filling in garden beds, leveling the ground, or creating new planting areas. It is typically a mix of sand, silt, and clay with added organic matter.
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Can coconut soil be mixed with regular potting soil?
Yes, coconut soil can be mixed with regular potting soil to create a well-draining and nutrient-rich growing medium for plants. Coconut soil, also known as coir or coco coir, is a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to peat moss. When mixed with regular potting soil, coconut soil helps improve soil aeration, water retention, and nutrient absorption, making it a great option for gardening and container planting.
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Why are soil samples taken for possible soil contaminants?
Soil samples are taken for possible soil contaminants to assess the level of pollution and potential risks to human health and the environment. Contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals can accumulate in soil and pose a threat to ecosystems and human health. By analyzing soil samples, scientists and environmental professionals can identify the presence and concentration of contaminants, determine the extent of contamination, and develop appropriate remediation and management strategies to protect the environment and public health.
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What is the difference between soil erosion and soil degradation?
Soil erosion refers to the physical removal of topsoil by wind, water, or other natural forces, leading to the loss of fertile soil. On the other hand, soil degradation is a broader term that encompasses various processes that deteriorate the quality of soil, such as chemical contamination, compaction, salinization, and nutrient depletion. While soil erosion is a specific type of soil degradation, soil degradation can occur through other means beyond just erosion.
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Gardena COMBISYSTEM Soil Rake
The advantage of Gardena's CombiSystem is that all tool heads and handles in the range can be interchanged with one another, enabling you to save money and space by investing in only one or two handles to share between several tools. This kit includes a Combisystem handle and a practical multi-purpose rake head which is ideally suited for raking, levelling or working the soil. The rake has a working width of 30 cm (with 12 tines) This product is made using wood from FSC certified sustainable forests and is supplied with a 25 year warranty. Specifications • Working Width: 30cm Features and Benefits • Secure connection between head and handle for wobble-free raking • Handle included with this kit is compatible with all other CombiSystem tool heads • Ideally suited for raking, levelling or working the soil • Working width of 30cm with 12 high quality tines • Made using wood from FSC certified forests • FSC certification ensures only wood from sustainable managed sources is used in production • 25 year warranty guarantees highest quality Contents • CombiSystem Wooden Handle • CombiSystem Soil Rake Head
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Draper MM Soil Moisture Reader
This moisture meter is a probe that is inserted to root level to provide instant readings of the moisture/pH level of soil. It has a large easy-to-read colour coded dial showing on a scale of 1-10: 1-3 Dry (red zone), 4-7 Moist (green zone) and 8-10 Wet (blue zone). It is simple to use and requires no battery. Features and Benefits • Large and clear dial • Includes 10 scales • Simple to use and provides instant readings • Requires no battery Specifications Length: 260mm Contents 1 x Soil Moisture Reader/Meter
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Gardena Smart Soil Moisture Sensor
The smart Sensor is part of the Gardena smart system and provides you directly (via the GARDENA smart App) with the most important information from your garden for optimum and economical watering. It measures soil moisture quickly, reliably and particularly accurately. Together with the smart Gateway and a smart Irrigation Control System from Gardena, your lawn and plants are only watered when it is really needed. This avoids unnecessary watering, ensures optimum plant growth and saves precious water. The elegant and compact design allows the use not only on a lawn or in a flower bed, but also in planters on a balcony or terrace. The particularly large measuring field turns the smart Sensor into a digital root, which carries out its precise measurements directly in the root area of the plants. Features and Benefits • Measures soil moisture precisely and saves water • The smart Sensor measures soil moisture particularly quickly and reliably, allowing economical watering of your garden • Modern and compact design • The smart Sensor can be used anywhere in the garden or in planters on the terrace or balcony • The soil moisture is measured precisely where it matters - directly at the roots of the plant, whether deeper in the lawn or in a flower pot • Functions reliably in different types of potting soil • Can be used in the middle of the lawn thanks to the particularly flat head section which will allow mowers to pass over it • Supplies precise measurement data wirelessly to the Gardena smart Gateway • Two AA batteries will power the smart sensor for a whole season Specifications • Article No: 19040-20 • Soil Moisture: 0%-100% • Ambient Temperature: -1°C - +50°C Contents • Gardena Smart Soil Sensor • No Batteries (requires 2 AA batteries)
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Gardena NatureLine FSC Soil Rake
The Gardena NATURELINE Rake is suitable for raking, levelling off plant beds and for soil cultivation. The rake has a working width of 36cm and the 14 sturdy tines made from quality steel permit effective work while standing up to regular use. The varnished FSC® certified beechwood shaft forms a fixed and solid connection with the rake head to prevent wobbling and warping. This product is supplied with a 10 year warranty. Specifications • Working Width: 360mm Features and Benefits • Ideal for raking, levelling off plant beds and cultivating the soil • Fourteen high quality steel tines • Duroplast coting protects the steel against corrosion • Varnished beechwood shaft • Made using wood from FSC certified forests • FSC certification ensures only wood from sustainable sources is used in production • Solid connection between the shaft and rake head prevents wobbling and warping
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What is soil salinization and how can soil be irrigated?
Soil salinization is the accumulation of salts in the soil, which can negatively impact plant growth and crop productivity. To irrigate soil and help manage salinity levels, farmers can use techniques such as drip irrigation, which delivers water directly to the plant roots in a controlled manner, reducing the risk of salt buildup. Additionally, farmers can implement practices like leaching, where excess water is applied to the soil to flush out accumulated salts, helping to restore the soil's natural balance.
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What is the difference between compost soil and regular soil?
Compost soil is a mixture of organic matter that has decomposed, such as food scraps, yard waste, and other organic materials. It is rich in nutrients and beneficial microorganisms, making it a great soil amendment for improving soil structure and fertility. Regular soil, on the other hand, is the natural soil found in the ground, which may not be as nutrient-rich or have as many beneficial microorganisms as compost soil. Compost soil is often used to enhance regular soil for gardening and landscaping purposes.
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What is the difference between potting soil and herb soil?
Potting soil is a general-purpose soil mix that is suitable for a wide variety of plants, including herbs. It is typically a blend of organic materials such as peat moss, compost, and perlite, designed to provide good drainage and aeration for plant roots. Herb soil, on the other hand, is specifically formulated for growing herbs and may contain additional ingredients such as sand or vermiculite to improve drainage and provide the specific nutrients that herbs need to thrive. Herb soil is tailored to the specific needs of herbs, while potting soil is more of a general-purpose option for a wide range of plants.
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Which apple variety is suitable for clay soil or loamy soil?
Apple varieties such as Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Fuji are suitable for clay soil as they are more tolerant of heavy, compacted soil. On the other hand, apple varieties like Gala, Honeycrisp, and Red Delicious thrive in loamy soil, which is a well-balanced soil type with good drainage and nutrient retention. It is important to choose apple varieties that are well-suited to the specific soil conditions in order to ensure successful growth and fruit production.
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