Mineral Magic for Retail, Home Lawn & Gardens.

Mineral Magic's product family is initially offered under the 3 key sub-categories of;

• Lawn - Ranging from the smallest domestic lawn to the largest golf course
• Garden - As a soil conditioner for simply a plant pot right up to a 500 hectare vegetable farm
• Water - For the perfect growing medium for hydroponic and aquaponics

To cater for such a broad range of applications, Mineral Magic starts from a 10kg bag for the smallest domestic customer right through to a 1 tonne bulka bag for the horticultural professional. Special packaging options are available to resellers by negotiation.

Garden Conditioner

Mineral Magic Garden Conditioner is a unique natural rock mineral that absorbs water and nutrients and permanently improves all types of soil. It is 100% natural, certified organic and a waterwise approved input. Adding even a small amount makes a big difference

How does it hold water?

Biogenic amorphous silica is composed of tiny fossilized radiolarian plankton that died over 125 million years ago. Its intricate honeycomb structure absorbs and releases plant available water and nutrients more efficiently than clays, so you only need to use relatively small amounts to dramatically improve soil. As little as 500 grams per sqm boosts the water and nutrient holding capacity of sandy soils without being sticky or clumping. It also improves the results of wetting agents and fertilizer by absorbing and then slowly releasing them.
Mineral Magic has a special extra benefit, it also releases plant available silicon, which strengthens plant cells and helps protect them from stresses such as baking hot summer weather, drought, and insect attacks.

How to Use

Mineral Magic is easy to hoe into existing soil, treat an entire area all at once, a little at a time or just mix into planting holes, or potting mix. Adding compost at the same time gets an even better result than adding either material alone. It is like 1 + 1 = 5.

Exotic plants and veggie Patches

By adding a higher percentage to sandy ground, more water is held in the soil. Adding between 4% to 10% is better for large leaved plants like green leafy vegetables and soft fruiting trees such as fig and stone fruit to provide more water. They will also be more resilient to very hot weather and less troubled by pests and diseases. Seedlings will not need to be watered as frequently, and you will grow more with less water.

Native Gardens

Ideal to help get native plants established, adding water holding capacity without changing the soil structure. A few small handfuls in a planting hole will help nurture native plants and trees through their first hot summer, with far fewer losses. The larger the plant will grow, the more you should add to the planting hole area. (You cannot add too much, the ground does not become wet and soggy)

One application transforms your garden forever!!

Lawn Conditioner

Mineral Magic Lawn Conditioner is a unique natural biogenic rock mineral that dramatically improves the water holding capacity of soils and reduces plant stress in extreme conditions. It builds a stronger healthier lawn less likely to suffer from severe pest and disease attacks. Ideal for top dressing existing turf grass and improving soil ready for laying new lawns. A 100% natural, organic and waterwise approved input that permanently improves soil structure.

How does it hold water?

Biogenic amorphous silica is composed of tiny fossilized radiolarian plankton that died over 125 million years ago. Its intricate honeycomb structure absorbs and releases plant available water and nutrients and is a permanent amendment.
Mineral Magic holds up to 60% of its weight in water and nutrient which is readily released to the root system reducing the demand on water and increasing the drought tolerance of your lawn. This ability to hold and utilise water and nutrient also greatly reduces the risk of nutrient leaching that leads to pollution of our native waterways.

Benefits of plant available silicon (PAS)

Mineral Magic releases PAS to plants, which plays a vital role in the health of lawns where leaves and their PAS content are removed during mowing. PAS greatly improves cellular strength while increasing the photosynthesis process, and reduces transpiration from leaves during hot weather.
The result is that your lawn is more tolerant to pest and disease attack, copes better with the rough and tumble of children and pets as well as using less water. The shape of the mineral chip also helps reduce soil compaction in areas of heavy foot traffic.
This product is climate change friendly increasing atmospheric greenhouse gas absorption and assisting the lawn to absorb and bind carbon into the soil.

How is this better than adding clay?

The main advantages are that Mineral Magic is far more effective in small quantities, and it adds a higher percentage of plant available water without making the ground soggy, sticky or hard.
It works in a different way. Commonly available clays such as kaolin work simply by reducing the rate of flow of water through sandy soil by plugging the gaps between particles of sand, and to achieve this, at least 10 kgs per sqm need to be added to be effective. The downside of this is that it also plugs the air holes, and can easily become compacted with foot traffic.
Mineral Magic is effective at raising the field capacity of water in soil, and nutrient storage with as little as 100 grams per sqm because of the very sturdy internal honeycomb structure.
500 grams per sqm has proven to be a ‘sweet spot’ for improving sandy ground for growing lawns. Depending on your budget, climate and soil type, adding more might be beneficial.

How to Use

For the best results, prepare soil before laying a lawn for easier long-term care and maintenance, and a healthier lawn.
Spread 500 grams per sqm and a 3cm layer of organic soil conditioner on the surface of the soil, and mix thoroughly into the top 100 mm preferably with a rotary hoe – though it can be blended with a hand-held hoe or rake if you are keen and fit!
For existing lawns, apply during renovations like coring or dethatching. Add between 100 to 250 grams per sqm and repeat over a few months until you have reached the overall target of 500 grams per sqm.
For even better results, use a good quality humus based wetting agent and wash in well. Mineral Magic will absorb it all up and slowly release it for prolonged effectiveness.