When soil becomes compacted, its particles are pressed closer together, resulting in reduced pore space between them. This compacted soil has a lower infiltration rate, meaning it cannot absorb water as quickly as loose or well-aerated soil.
As a result, when it rains or irrigation is applied, the water tends to accumulate on the surface rather than being absorbed into the soil. Additionally, compacted soil may have a hard or impermeable layer near the surface, such as a compacted clay layer or a layer of compacted construction fill. This layer acts as a barrier, preventing water from percolating down into the soil profile. As a result, water accumulates on the surface, leading to the formation of standing water.
Before
After
how does the geo injector work
1. Soil Decompaction
Firstly, we drill down into the soil approximately 1m. We then inject high pressure air at 7bar (100psi), this de-compacts the soil and creates voids
2. Injection of enriched biochar
We then inject Enriched Biochar into the voids, this further de-compacts but fills the voids with material that does not degrade allowing air and water to pass easily through the compacted layer.
3. Improved Water Drainage
Water falling on the ground now flows into the voids, as Biochar is honeycomb shaped it allows water to drain faster removing it from the surface.
4. Improved Aeration
Plants require soil with good aeration. After Decompaction using the Vogt Geo Injector it allows air to circulate freely around plant roots. Add sunlight and water to create a healthy garden.
BENEFITS OF ENRICHED BIOCHAR
Easy To Use
It's easy to apply and, because of its water holding qualities, it means less maintenance of plants, crops and lawns. It also means you'll save a bit on those water bills.
Permanent Effects
Biochar is so high in carbon that it doesn't break down over time, meaning one application is all you need to permanently improve your soil.
Environmentally Friendly
1 tonne of biochar in the ground is the equivalent of 3 tonnes of carbon dioxide permanently sequestered from the atmosphere!
Improves Plant Health
It's easy to apply and, because of its water holding qualities, it means less maintenance of plants, crops and lawns. It also means you'll save a bit on those water bills.
An Example of where we apply
On average we inject 1kg of Enriched Biochar blend per 1m2 of ground.
Each injection point connects to the next, creating mini soakaways allowing drainage and aeration across the complete area injected. Watch the timelapse video bellow
