SOILS HAVE A STORY TO TELL

HAVE YOU CAPTURED YOURS?

“the stories we live tell us who we are”

Salman Rushdie

Discover your soil’s story

At T3LLUS, we believe that every soil has a unique story to tell. Our expert soil testing services help uncover the hidden narratives within your soil, providing you with the insights needed to cultivate a thriving garden. Our 'Soil Storeys' process offers a comprehensive solution:

  1. Soil Sample Collection: Follow our easy instructions.

  2. Laboratory Analysis: Professional tests measure key soil health parameters, like carbon content.

  3. Actionable Insights: Receive personalised reports with recommendations for a productive garden.

We solve common soil problems:

  • Soil Health Understanding: Know your soil's composition.

  • Measuring Carbon: Track your soil’s carbon capture for sustainability.

  • Healthy Food Production: Boost garden productivity and food health.

  • Flourishing Gardens: Identify and fix issues for a thriving garden.

  • Starting a New Garden: Get expert guidance for beginners.

Looking for reliable soil tests? Trust T3LLUS for comprehensive soil analysis and expert advice, and let our 'Soil Storeys' guide you to a healthier, more productive garden.

purpose:

By listening to our soils’ stories, we nurture ecosystems that sustain our future

vision:

Thriving ecosystems pave the way to a carbon-neutral world

Soil Stories:

4 Reasons to Capture Your Soils’ Story Today

  • Unlock Your Garden's Full Potential

    Discover the secrets hidden beneath the surface, uncovering the nutrients and deficiencies that influence the growth and vitality of your plants. Tailored soil improvement strategies will empower you to create the thriving oasis you've always dreamed of.

  • Become an Environmental Champion

    Measure and tracking the carbon you store and your soil health. By understanding your soil's carbon storage potential, you can take action to maximise sequestration, offsetting your emissions and actively contributing to a greener future.

  • Grow Healthier, More Nutritious Food

    Nurture nutrient-dense crops that nourish both your body and the soil. Soil testing reveals deficiencies that may compromise the health and flavor of your home-grown produce, allowing you to adjust your practices for optimal results.

  • Save Time and Money

    Avoid costly mistakes and maximise the effectiveness of your gardening efforts. Understanding your soil provides a roadmap for selecting appropriate plants, fertilisers, and amendments, preventing wasted time and resources while ensuring your investment yields a flourishing garden.

Captureyour soil's story now

My own soil’s story

Before diving into creating our dream garden, we wanted to understand the soil we were starting with on our one-acre block of land. The soil here was not ideal, starting with only a healthy bush of blackberry and weeds, so we conducted a soil test to get a clear picture of what we were working with and to identify the steps we need to take to build a healthy and thriving garden from scratch. We invite you to take a look at the soil story generated from our own test. Click below to see the detailed report and discover the insights we gained about our soil's unique characteristics and needs.

How to capture your Soil’s Story

Start the conversation:

Order your T3LLUS Soil Storytelling Kit today and unlock the secrets of your soil. All you need is a trowel and a touch of curiosity. Within the kit, you'll find a pouch for your soil, some simple instructions, and a pre-paid express post envelope

Identify Your Site:

Pick a spot where your soil looks uniform. Aim for areas used similarly or where you've had growing woes.

Gather Your Sample:

Top 10 cm: Using your clean tool, grab small "cores" of soil from the top 10 centimeters. Avoid grabbing mulch or plant remains.

More is accurate: The more cores you take from your spot, the better! This gives a true picture of your soil's story.

Bucket mix, One soil: Combine all your cores in a bucket and give them a good mix. Now you've got one soil sample representing the whole spot!

Fill the bag: Scoop up 500 grams of the mixed soil—or enough to fill the bag provided and seal it in the bag

Register your sample online:

Scan the QR code on the front of the bag provided, and activate the sample by completing all the information requested - the sample number can be found on the barcode on the front of the same bag.

Seal and Send:

Place your soil sample in the provided express post envelope.

Mail It Promptly: If you can't send it the same day, store the bag in your fridge to keep it fresh.

We will email your Soils’ Story within 3 weeks of receiving your soil

Why does my soils story matter?

  • Measure Your Carbon Impact

    Discover how much carbon your soil captures and its impact on the environment. Our soil tests reveal carbon levels, helping you manage and measure, and monitor soil health for a more sustainable garden. Understand your soil's role in reducing your carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future. With our insights, you can make informed decisions to improve soil quality and support long-term sustainability.

  • Revitalise Your Struggling Garden

    Turn your struggling garden into a flourishing one with expert guidance tailored to your experience and needs. Our soil tests can pinpoint the issues affecting your garden’s performance. Get detailed insights into soil health, nutrient imbalances, and other factors that might be hindering your garden’s success. With personalised insights, you can address specific problems and restore your garden’s vitality.

  • Enhance Regenerative Practices

    Support your regenerative farming efforts with precise soil insights. Our soil tests help you understand and improve soil health, promoting biodiversity and sustainability. Learn about soil structure, organic matter, and nutrient levels to optimize your farming practices. Build healthier soil that supports resilient ecosystems and sustainable food production, ensuring long-term agricultural success.

  • Boost Healthy Food Production

    Unlock your garden’s potential for producing nutritious, healthy food. Our soil tests identify key nutrients and deficiencies, providing tailored recommendations to enhance soil fertility. Ensure your plants receive the optimal nutrients they need for robust growth and bountiful harvests. Transform your garden into a source of fresh, wholesome food for your family irrespective of your experience.

  • Start Your Gardening Journey

    New to gardening and not sure where to begin? Our soil tests provide the foundation you need to get started. Understand your soil's unique characteristics and receive simple, actionable advice tailored for beginners. Learn which plants will thrive in your garden and how to nurture your soil for long-term success. Take the guesswork out of gardening and start your journey with confidence and clarity.

Simple Soil Science - Fact Sheets

Your soil’s story and what it means

Once you’ve listened to your soil’s story and received your results and recommendations, explore our Simple Soil Science fact sheets. These guides offer detailed insights into each aspect of your soil's story, helping you understand and improve your garden’s health.

Uncover your soil's story: connection, growth, and sustainable impact with T3LLUS

Acknowledgment of Country

At T3llus, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work, and grow. We recognize their enduring connection to the soil, water, and sky, and we honor the profound relationship they have nurtured with the natural world for countless generations.

We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and we celebrate the rich tapestry of stories, wisdom, and knowledge they hold. These stories are woven into the very fabric of the land, enriching it with a deep sense of identity, culture, and sustainability.

As we embark on our journey to understand and care for our soil, we draw inspiration from the Traditional Custodians' commitment to stewardship and respect for nature. We strive to learn from their practices and to foster a harmonious relationship with the earth that sustains us.

In honoring the stories of the past and nurturing the soils of today, we aim to create a future where all generations can thrive in a balanced and flourishing environment.