SUCCESSFUL PLANTING STARTS BELOW THE SURFACE

Poor establishment leads to plant losses, replacement planting, extra watering and higher maintenance costs. TerraCottem helps create better conditions in the root zone so plants establish more successfully, reducing the risk of failure while making more efficient use of water and nutrients.

Why do plantings fail?

💧 Limited water availability

Inconsistent or insufficient watering can leave young plants without the moisture they need to establish a healthy root system.

🌱 Poor or contaminated soils

Poor soil structure or soil contamination can restrict root growth and limit the availability of water and nutrients.

🌾 Limited nutrient availability

Nutrients may be present in the soil but are not always available to young plants when they need them most.

🌳 Transplant stress

Moving a plant inevitably disturbs the root system. Until new roots develop, plants are more vulnerable to drought stress and poor establishment.

How does TerraCottem work?

TerraCottem works where successful establishment begins: in the root zone. Its complementary components work together to help young roots establish quickly, access water and nutrients more efficiently and cope better with transplant stress and dry periods.

Prefer a quick overview?

TerraCottem is applied when planting, seeding, laying turf or sprigging.

TerraCottem works at root level. It has to be mixed with the soil.
TerraCottem is activated by watering the plant. The polymers absorb the water and fertilisers over many years.
Growth precursors stimulate new root hairs, enabling plants to absorb water and nutrients more efficiently.

What benefits can you expect?

Where can TerraCottem be used?

TerraCottem is applied at planting or before seeding and laying turf.

Proven for more than 30 years

🌍 Used in 40+ countries

📅 30+ years of practical experience

🧪 Proven in independent university and field trials

🌳 Millions of trees, plants and lawns established

From urban landscaping and public parks to golf courses, nurseries and reforestation projects, TerraCottem has helped professionals achieve more reliable planting success under a wide range of soil and climate conditions.