GARDMAN pH Meter
The Gardman Soil pH Meter is ideal for checking alkalinity or acidity of soils, allowing you to give the best of care to your plants and crops. A full set of instructions and optimum pH levels guide are included in the kit.
- Easy to use
- Great value
- Helps with optimum plant and crop care
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Do not leave the probe in soil for long periods. Always clean the probe with cloth after use.
Remove topsoil to a depth of 50mm (2 inch).
Use hand fork to loosen remaining soil, removing stones and other debris.
Mix soil with water (preferably rainwater)
Preparation of Meter
Lightly abrade probe but not top, with fine abrasive paper.
Wipe with cloth or tissue.
Taking a pH Reading
Insert the probe into the soil with a twisting motion.
Leave for one minute then read dial.
Remove, clean and prepare probe as previously described and repeat above by inserting the probe into a different but adjacent point to check the first reading.
Assessing the Reading
A reading of 4 to 7 = acidic soil. A reading or 7 to 8 = alkaline soil.
To reduce acidity apply 300g/m2 of ground limestone for every 1 pH increase required.
To increase acidity apply 70g/m2 of sulphate of ammonia.
ABOUT GARDMAN:
Founded in 1992, Gardman has established itself as the UK’s leading garden products provider, built from over 25 years of experience in the industry and from a detailed understanding of a Gardener's needs. The Gardman brand also offers other premium brands including Cole & Bright, Moulton Mill, Edenbloom and Grow.
We aim to dispatch most orders the same day if placed before 2:00 PM (AEST).
Express orders are prioritised and ship same-day when placed before 2:30 PM.
All orders ship from Bowral, NSW, typically within 24–36 hours on business days.
You’ll receive full tracking details once your order is on the way.
We offer:
– Free standard shipping on orders over $120 (mainland Australia only)
– Flat-rate shipping:
• Standard: $12.95 (orders under $120)
• Express: $24.95
Bulky or oversized items may require a freight quote. Some remote postcodes are excluded.
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Local Pickup Now Available (Bowral, NSW)
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We now offer local pickup from 14 Loftus Street, Bowral, NSW 2576 from Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm.
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Missed Deliveries & Returns
If your order is returned to us (due to incorrect address, missed delivery, or non-collection), a small re-shipping fee may apply.
Once your parcel leaves our hands, the courier takes over — but we’ll always try our best to help if anything goes off-track.
Please note, courier delays are outside our control, but if we’ve made an error on our end, we’ll make it right.
International Shipping
– New Zealand: $34.95 (under 2kg and 1m, Express)
– Larger or international orders: Just email us at sales@botanex.com.au and we’ll work something out.