{"title":"Soil Snacks","description":"\u003cp\u003eDry, biological, eaten by your soil – not sprayed on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Snacks is the part of the Yard Bros range that doesn't need mixing, spraying or even much thinking about. These are the dry biological products you sprinkle onto soil and let nature do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo watering can required. No pump sprayer needed. Just open the bag, broadcast by hand or with a kitchen sieve, water it in, and let the biology take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight now the Soil Snack line is built around our hero product – Soil Fungi, the mycorrhizal lawn inoculant that grows root systems up to 700% bigger than nature manages alone. More Soil Snacks are coming. Watch this space.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"soil-fungi","title":"Soil Fungi","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Mycorrhizal Foundation – Organic UK Lawn Treatment for Root Health (40g)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Yard Bros Philosophy:\u003c\/b\u003e Every legendary yard starts with a \"Soil Snack.\" We don't just plant grass; we build a symbiotic community. Soil Fungi is the foundation of the Yard Bros system because you can't have top-tier stripes without a top-tier root system and that's true whether you're doing spring lawn care or a full autumn renovation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost UK lawns have lost it. Decades of synthetic fertiliser, fungicide and compaction have killed the fungal network beneath our feet. Grass that should be drinking from a 700% larger root system is drinking through what amounts to a straw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Fungi puts it back. Real living spores, properly cultured, ready to colonise your soil and rebuild what should have been there all along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Inside\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePremium mycorrhizal fungi spores. A curated blend of Glomus species, the genus that forms the most effective associations with cool-season grasses common to UK lawns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese \"good fungi\" attach to your roots, effectively increasing their surface area by up to 700% so they can find water and nutrients your grass would otherwise miss. One of the most powerful organic lawn treatments you can apply to a lawn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce watered into the soil, these fungi germinate, attach to grass roots, and grow outward as a hyphal network that can extend the effective root surface area by up to 700%. That means more water, more nutrients, and more drought resilience without your lawn doing any extra work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving biology, not a chemical. Apply once. Let it work for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRenovation Essential:\u003c\/b\u003e The secret to high success rates with new seed or turf on UK lawns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeep Roots:\u003c\/b\u003e Builds a massive, permanent underground network \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e that persists for years. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimised Rates:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20g per 100m²\u003c\/strong\u003e for existing lawn health; \u003cb\u003e40g per 100m²\u003c\/b\u003e for new renovations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrought Defence:\u003c\/b\u003e Significant improvement in water uptake during dry spells — essential for UK summer lawn care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEstablishment King:\u003c\/b\u003e Essential for high success rates when seeding or turfing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDisease Suppression:\u003c\/strong\u003e beneficial fungi outcompete pathogenic species at the root zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient Unlock:\u003c\/strong\u003e accesses phosphorus and trace minerals that grass roots can't reach alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e coat seeds at sowing for a measurable germination boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExisting lawn maintenance: 20g per 100m²\u003cbr\u003eRenovation, overseeding new turf: 40g per 100m²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply dry, evenly distributed across the area. A flour sifter, hand-broadcaster, or even a seed spreader works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- During aeration (drop directly into core holes)\u003cbr\u003e- At the moment of overseeding (mix with seed before sowing)\u003cbr\u003e- Before laying new turf (broadcast on the soil surface)\u003cbr\u003e- Anytime soil conditions allow watering-in within 24 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e water in immediately after application. Spores need moisture to germinate and find roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e all UK lawn grass species (ryegrass, fescue, bent, meadow), all existing fertilisers, all soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect\u003cbr\u003eWeeks 1 to 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e spores germinate and begin colonising root zones (invisible above ground)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 3 to 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e root mass starts visibly increasing. Pull a small core, you can see it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonths 2 to 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e drought tolerance noticeably improved, lawn holds colour during dry spells\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonth 4 onwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e the network is established. You generally don't need to reapply unless you renovate, deeply till, or use fungicides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these the same fungi I'd find in a healthy meadow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Glomus species are the dominant mycorrhizal fungi in undisturbed UK grassland. They're naturally present in healthy soils. Decades of synthetic fertiliser and fungicide use have depleted them in most domestic lawns. We're putting them back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Soil Fungi work in clay soil? Sandy soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes to both. Mycorrhizal fungi work across UK soil types, though they're particularly transformative in compacted clay and nutrient-poor sandy soils where grass roots struggle alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to keep applying it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce established, the fungal network self-perpetuates. Reapply only if you renovate, deeply till the soil, or apply fungicides (which kill mycorrhizae alongside pathogens) and when you overseed\/repair patches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this with synthetic fertiliser?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can, but you're undermining the work the fungi are doing. High synthetic nitrogen sends a signal that switches off the mycorrhizal partnership at the root level. Pair Soil Fungi with our Rejuvenate and Seaweed for the system to work properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do the spores stay viable in the bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e24 months unopened, 12 months once opened, stored cool and dry. Beyond that the spores progressively lose viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan children and pets be on the lawn after application?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, immediately. These are naturally occurring soil organisms. Once watered in, you wouldn't know they're there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yard Bros","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53278458511690,"sku":"SS-FUNGI-40G","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/2814\/5482\/files\/YardBrosSoilFungi40gPouch.png?v=1778268801"}],"url":"https:\/\/yardbros.com\/collections\/soil-snacks.oembed","provider":"Yard Bros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}