Existing Lawns, Shrubs and Trees

It’s  usually not practical to dig up existing lawns, shrubs and trees. Spread Genesis Biochar over the ground and thoroughly rake it in. For long term results, we recommend that you reapply Genesis Biochar each year for several years.

For  new lawns use a mixture of 20% to 50% Genesis Biochar and compost  and/or other amendments. Let the mixture set for as long as is practical but a minimum of three days. This will  so it has time to stabilize. If possible, keep the mix wet. This will  allow the amendments time to populate or “charge up” the Genesis  Biochar. Mix it into the soil to a depth below the root zone. Water it  well each day for a few days. An even more effective technique is to  soak your Genesis Biochar in compost tea or some other nutrient and  microbial rich liquid amendments. This technique is referred to as  inoculation. Inoculation charges up the Genesis BioChar thus  accelerating the availability of the nutrient and microbial rich  amendments to the plants. Inoculated Genesis Biochar can be mixed with  compost, other organic materials. Let the mixture set a minimum of three  days so it has time to stabilize. Genesis Biochar can be mixed directly  into the soil at a 5% to10% ratio. You will see better results if you  mix it to a depth below the root zone. Make sure to water it well each  day for a few days. Let the biochar sit for about a week and then apply  grass seed. Gently rake and turn the seed into the soil so that it is  covered. Watering and additional coverage with straw are determined by  the grass seed, the amount of rain you think you are going to get and  the number of birds you think might eat up the seed before it sprouts.  Follow your grass seed provider’s instructions for best results.