“Mother earth never attempts to farm without live stock; she always raises mixed crops; great pains are taken to preserve the soil and to prevent erosion; the mixed vegetable and animal wastes are converted into humus; there is no waste; the processes of growth and the processes of decay balance one another; ample provision is made to maintain large reserves of fertility; the greatest care is taken to store the rainfall; both plants and animals are left to protect themselves against disease.”
Treatment & Restoration
Enrich and diversify your soil’s microbiota.
Exploring the worm bin. A mite resting on organic matter. Photo taken by Jo Tobias.
Regeneration starts by rebuilding the plant–microbe partnerships in the root zone. We use proven interventions and carefully managed biological inputs to reintroduce and support a diverse, functional soil community.
Over time, this builds a more resilient system—stronger roots, more vigorous growth, and fewer opportunities for pests and diseases to take hold.
Our compost is like no other.
We focus on quality, not quantity.
Composting is our craft—we take great pride in meticulously managing the entire composting process to ensure that we create the perfect habitat for a diverse range of microorganisms. These microorganisms are crucial in promoting plant health and revitalizing degraded landscapes.
Composting is all about finding the right balance between growth and decay, and we take this responsibility very seriously.
What We Offer
On-Site Treatment & Restoration
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We provide and apply our high-quality biological inoculants to your landscape to support your soil restoration project.
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Please submit a request for an estimate.
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Choose this offer if:
• Your crops/plants are more prone to disease, pests, have low yield and poor vigour.
• You need support in producing and properly distributing compost extracts or teas.
• You want to generally improve your production.
• Your production size is less than or equal to one-acre. For larger areas, make sure to check out our Regenerative Soils Consulting page.
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• Initial site visit to identify your needs and determine treatment logistics.
• Initial baseline biological analysis of your soil to understand its microbiota population. This information will guide the treatment plan.
• On-site treatment using our high-quality liquid bio-inoculants (compost extract or tea).
• Follow-up biological analysis to identify treatment efficacy, if necessary.
“Since working with Jo at RootShoot Soils we have seen a remarkable increase in the number of pollinators and insects that have visited our green roofs. After applying her compost extract the plants were visibly very healthy and flowered beautifully. Jo takes a very client focussed approach to projects, you can tell she really cares about the soil health of your project and the relation it has to healthy plants. I would highly recommend working with Jo at every step of the process on the journey to making your soil healthier.”
Glossary
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: results from a well-managed, aerobic decomposition process, exhibiting amending, fertilizing character and containing diverse soil organisms.
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: requiring oxygen
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: breakdown of organic matter; rot; decay.
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: high-quality compost contains compounds that, when applied onto the soil, can be integrated into a micro aggregate, consumed by soil microorganisms, or produce larger molecules like fulvic acids, crenic acids, humic acids, etc.
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: high-quality compost contains bioavailable elements that, when applied onto the soil, can be absorbed by plants, absorbed by soil organisms, or held tightly on the surfaces of fine silt minerals, clay minerals or organic matter.
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: high-quality compost is not only about returning organic matter into the soil, but it is also about bringing back the organisms to replenish the life system of the land. Think of compost as a pre and probiotic supplement for your plants. Using compost is replenishing the microbiome of your land.
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: compost, compost extract or compost tea exhibiting amending, fertilizing character and contains diverse organisms.
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: an umbrella term for biologically active and diverse liquid inoculants made from high-quality compost (most commonly compost extract and tea) used to introduce and support beneficial microorganisms.
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: facilitating a decomposition process aided by the activity of microorganisms. As composters, we provide a habitat ensuring that the microorganisms receive sufficient oxygen and moisture to decompose diverse organic matter effectively.
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: the process of extracting the organisms and nutrients into water from the compost material. Used mainly as a root drench to better support the plants in nutrient acquisition.
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: the process of brewing a water extract of compost for 24 hours (or more) and adding microbial supplements to encourage the growth of beneficial organisms. Used mainly as a foliar spray for aboveground disease and pathogen protection.