Note: Many GardenLine listeners live in coastal areas, and some are dealing with salt water damage in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Beta. A number will need to remediate the soil, and the answer to that situation is going to be: “Get yourself some soil activator!” For reference, here’s a helpful article from two years ago.
If you’re a regular GardenLine listener, you’ve often heard me recommend a plethora of Medina products. So often, in fact, that I’ve been accused of owning Medina stock. I don’t. They don’t even have stock. Medina is a family owned-and-operated agricultural products company that’s been in business since 1962. They’re based in the sprawling megalopolis of Hondo, about 45 miles west of San Antonio.
So, why do I recommend their products so often? Because they work!
My introduction to Medina products came just after I took over GardenLine hosting duties from Bill Zak, around 22 years ago. Medina was already a sponsor, but I knew nothing about their products. Then, I got a package of samples from the owners and tried them out at my first home in Cypress. I had told the Medina folks about a spot in my backyard with fertility and drainage issues - the true definition of “hard-pan soil.” They suggested saturating the area with some of their “magic” liquid. It seemed far-fetched to me, but I followed their recommendation and soaked the area every week for two months. Then, shazam - it was the greenest, healthiest looking section of my lawn by July. Needless to say, I was hooked.
When I went back and reviewed the information, Zak had left for me about Medina products, I found that Medina Soil Activator and Medina Plus (Soil Activator with added seaweed extract) were the highlights. The literature called it “the original biological activator for the soil … ‘Yogurt for the Soil’ … by natural-gardening experts.” It would stimulate beneficial organisms in the soil, the material said. “You’ll notice a healthier, stronger root system because it actually loosens and balances the soil. It’s excellent for revitalizing tired, overworked lawns and gardens. Medina Soil Activator can be used with most fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides, or in conjunction with natural soil-building practices. It is excellent for compost piles, derived from a complex bio-catalyst process. It’s also fortified with essential micronutrients. It stimulates, strengthens and multiplies the soil’s indigenous microbes and bacteria.”
I have found all this to be true, and have never stopped using the product
While I’m profiling just this one Medina product today, you can rest assured that all their other offerings will also work just as they say.
Medina Soil Activator and Medina Plus also convert nutrients into usable food for plants. And to be a little more technical, they balance the soil micro flora, soil pH and soil structure. Plus, they reduce salt accumulations and chemical buildups, promote root growth, and lessen soil compaction.
So, when you hear me talking about Medina Soil Activator on the show, don’t wonder if I might be reaping stock profits. Just remember all its soil-remediation benefits. And know that GardenLine listeners and I have a long record of success with the product that launched the Medina company nearly 60 years ago.
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