My Plants are Struggling to Thrive- Why?

As well as testing the health of the soil, we offer additional tests which may highlight any issues and reasons why your plants are struggling.

Water Testing

If you have a water butt or a pond in your garden, and you use this water on your plants, you may wish to consider having this water tested. This test will highlight the quantities of specific minerals that are present in the water (including Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper and Iron) as well as the water’s PH.

Fertiliser Testing

We can offer testing for fertilisers, showing you the levels of Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorus present so that you can ensure that this is the right balance for your plants.

Soil Biology

This range of tests will show you the total amount of bacteria and fungi that is present in your soil. Having active soil (with active bacteria) is often a good sign that your soil conditions are right for growth. However, if your soil has too many bacteria present, then these may be affecting your plants.

Leaf Analysis

We are also able to test plant leaves directly, although we would only recommend this for larger plants or crops, given the amount of leaves that need to be collected. As well as a general health check, leaves can also be tested for heavy metal contamination as well.

There are many factors that may affect the health of the plants in your garden and by utilising the above information, you should be able to tailor your gardening approach and ensure that your garden flourishes.  If you require any further advice, please feel free to contact us today!