Gardening in autumn
Golden autumn is not only a time to enjoy the vibrant colors, but also an important phase in the gardening year. We frequently receive the question: When should we use the products? We're using this natural transition as an opportunity to compile the information and make it easy for you to read.
Loving autumn magic in the garden: What your soil needs now
Autumn is more than just a season – it's a magical transition as nature prepares for rest before bursting into bloom again in spring. As a passionate product developer at Steinkraft, I'm sharing a message today that comes straight from my green-beating heart: Let's give our soil the love and care it deserves this autumn. Because what your soil needs and receives now will make it shine next year.
A time of letting go and preparation
Autumn is a time of letting go – the leaves fall, nature retreats. But while the outward splendor fades, an invisible transformation begins behind the scenes. And this is where our mission comes in. What does the soil need in autumn? It needs your attention, your care, and an extra dose of love.
One point you can make: Soil care with heart. Autumn is the ideal opportunity to prepare your soil for the coming season. And here, we can work wonders with natural helpers like lime, zeolite, vermiculite, microorganisms, and basalt. Your soil longs for nutrient-rich support, protection from frost, and the activation of its inner life. What needs to be done in the garden in autumn?
Let's pamper the soil together. Imagine how your soil will blossom next spring – magnificent flowers, lush vegetables, a vibrant oasis. It all begins in autumn. Let's pamper the soil as it deserves. Let's give it zeolite as a gentle embrace, lime as a loving smile, vermiculite as a soft blanket, microorganisms as fresh energy, and basalt as powerful nourishment.
The Magic of Autumn in Your Garden: Autumn holds a very special magic that we can experience together in our gardens. The love you put into your soil will return next year in the form of colors, aromas, and fruits. Your garden will shine in all its glory, and you will know that you were part of this enchanting transformation.
A gift for nature
Autumn is a time of giving – nature bestows upon us her beauty, her harvest, and her magic. Let us reciprocate this gift by giving the soil what it needs most in autumn. Let us act with love and passion, for a flourishing future, from nature for nature.
With Steinkraft's natural products, you can truly pamper your soil in autumn. Feel the connection to nature and experience how your garden blossoms in new splendor next year. Your soil will thank you with a smile.
So, what to do for the soil in the garden this autumn:
1. Soil Preparation: Lime and Zeolite for a Good Basic Supply. Autumn is the ideal time to prepare the soil for the coming season. Lime and zeolite play a crucial role here. Lime regulates the pH value and ensures optimal conditions for plant growth. Adding micronized lime ensures better uptake by the plants. This means that the lime can only be absorbed by the plant roots in this form. Otherwise, it just lies in the soil. Okay, it loosens the soil; we add lime so that it can exert its effects. Zeolite, known as a soil improver, ensures greater water retention capacity and nutrient availability in the soil. To be more precise: Coarse zeolite is used for soil loosening. For zeolite to absorb water, or a lot of water, it must be fine. Tribomechanically ground—or more accurately, powdered—zeolite supports the cation exchange capacity (CEC) of the soil through its electrostatic charge. This ensures that the nutrients migrate to the plant roots and are attracted by them. The soil needs a basic energy source for this. Otherwise, nothing moves. And that's right: microorganisms are also part of it; the soil environment is important for cation exchange to take place.
2. Protection from the cold: Vermiculite for optimal soil structure. The cold temperatures of winter can put a strain on the soil. This is where vermiculite comes in. It improves soil structure, increases water retention capacity , and protects plant roots from frost damage. Vermiculite enables roots to absorb nutrients more efficiently, thus promoting healthy plant growth.
3. Activating Soil Life: Microorganisms for Vitality. Vital soil is key to healthy plant growth. Microorganisms play a central role in this. Adding high-quality microorganisms stimulates soil biology, leading to improved nutrient cycling and increased soil fertility. This is particularly important in autumn to prepare the soil for the next growing season.
4. Natural Minerals: Basalt for Sustainable Soil Enrichment. Basalt rock, or rock flour as it is often called, is a natural source of minerals and trace elements. Adding basalt flour in the autumn months enriches the soil with essential nutrients in the long term. The minerals are released slowly and are available to plants over an extended period. AND: Basalt helps to stabilize and realign the Earth's magnetic field. Not just any basalt, though. For STEINKRAFT, we have the basalt that has a significant effect on the magnetic field. Tested with a special device from TERRAFELIX in Australia.
5. Focus on Sustainability: Holistic Soil Care. As a hobby gardener and managing director of Steinkraft, I am passionate about caring for our soil in a natural and sustainable way. Our products – zeolite, lime, vermiculite, microorganisms, and basalt – work in harmony with nature to strengthen the soil for healthy plant growth. Because only healthy soil allows us to cultivate magnificent gardens and harvest fresh, nutrient-rich crops.
1️⃣ Lime – For balance and pH stability
Lime regulates the pH value and creates optimal conditions for plant growth. Adding micronized lime improves its uptake by the plants, allowing it to exert its full effect.
Application tip:
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Best time: September to November, before the frost
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Spread on damp, unfrozen ground
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Lightly work it in or let it rain in.
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100–150 g/m², depending on soil type
Tip: Check the pH value beforehand – ideally it should be between 6 and 7.
2️⃣ Zeolite – For structure and nutrient storage
Zeolite improves soil structure, increases water retention capacity, and promotes nutrient availability. Particularly fine, tribomechanically activated zeolite acts like a nutrient magnet due to its electrostatic charge.
Application tip:
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Apply in autumn after liming or together with basalt.
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Sprinkle fine zeolite powder thinly over the soil (approx. 100 g/m²)
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Work it in with a rake or let it be washed in by the rain.
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Ideal for vegetable beds, perennial borders and under fruit trees
Tip: Fine zeolite binds excess nutrients and keeps them available for spring.
3️⃣ Vermiculite – For frost protection and moisture
Vermiculite protects roots from frost and ensures a loose, moisture-regulating soil structure. It stores water and air simultaneously – a boon for sensitive plants.
Application tip:
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Best time: October until before the first frost
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Lightly work into the top layer of soil (2–3 cm).
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Especially good for flower beds, herb gardens and perennials
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50–100 g/m² or 1 part vermiculite to 3 parts soil
Tip: Also excellent as an additive for potted plants outdoors.
4️⃣ Microorganisms – For living soil
Healthy soil is alive – thanks to microorganisms. They activate the nutrient cycle, promote root health, and improve soil structure.
Application tip:
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Ideal from September to mid-November, as long as the ground is not frozen.
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Dissolve liquid microorganisms (EM) in water and pour over the soil.
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Then apply zeolite or basalt – this creates ideal habitats
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10 ml EM per 10 l of water per m²
Tip: Microorganisms are particularly active in mild, humid weather.
5️⃣ Basalt / Rock Flour – For natural mineral power
Basalt provides valuable minerals and trace elements that are released slowly. It strengthens the soil structure, has a balancing effect, and supports the Earth's magnetic field balance.
Application tip:
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Possible year-round, especially in autumn after periods of rain.
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Spread evenly over flower beds or lawns (approx. 100 g/m²)
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Work it in gently or let it be washed in by the rain.
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Ideal in combination with zeolite for a balanced mineral supply
Tip: Our Steinkraft basalt was tested with a special device from TERRAFELIX – its magnetic resonance power supports the natural balance of the soil.
🌸 Conclusion: Soil care in autumn for a blooming future
The autumn months offer a unique opportunity to prepare the soil for winter and at the same time lay the foundation for the coming gardening year.
By using natural minerals and microorganisms, you not only strengthen your soil, but also the living balance in your garden.
From nature – for nature.
Your soil will thank you – in spring with full bloom.
The autumn months offer a unique opportunity to prepare our soil for the challenges of winter and simultaneously lay the foundation for a successful gardening season next year. With a holistic approach based on natural aids such as lime, zeolite, vermiculite, microorganisms, and basalt/rock flour, we can give our soil the best that nature has to offer – for a flourishing future, from nature for nature.
Prepare your garden for the coming season and opt for natural soil care. Your plants will thank you!
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