ABSORBENT: The aggregate particles wet rapidly and will absorb greater than 100% of their own weight in water, which they freely release to the surrounding soil and plant roots. The cycle of absorption and release is repeated indefinitely, facilitating gas exchange in the soil. AXIS thus provides a water reservoir for the plant, especially important in hot periods, and improves the critical water and air exchange process.

NON-COMPACTABLE: The kiln fired porous aggregates are non-compactable, and impart this characteristic to soils into which they are applied. Non-compacting soil mixes take water and oxygen more rapidly, give off plant gases more normally, and present a more porous medium through which roots can spread and develop.

STABLE: The aggregates are indefinitely stable in the soil. They do not tend to decompose nor to break down. They remain stable in the presence of water, fertilizers, temperature changes, and other physical changes in the soil. The stable aggregates insure both drainage and water retention over time.

INERT: AXIS is chemically inert with a neutral pH of 7. It does not tend to react with other materials, which makes it compatible for turf and horticultural applications. AXIS will not burn plants or plant roots.

EASE OF HANDLING: The lightweight, loose granules present an easy flowing, regular-size product to handle, requiring a minimum of special handling. AXIS is non-toxic and non-caustic.

UNIFORMITY: Both chemically and physically, AXIS soil conditioner is very consistent. It’s chemical composition, low density, hardness, absorption rate, and granular size do not vary by more than 2% from shipment to shipment.

LOW DENSITY: AXIS has a favorable density of 25 lbs. per cubic foot or 2 cubic feet per 50 lb. bag. For a given volume of soil mix, fewer pounds of AXIS are therefore required.