HydroSeeding Accessories. If you are not selling ProPlus Hydroseeding accessories, you re missing the boat!

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2 ProPlus HydroSeeding Accessories If you are not selling ProPlus Hydroseeding accessories, you re missing the boat!

3 Insuring Hydraulic Mulching Success Tacking Products, Growth Stimulant, Super-absorbents

4 Reasons Why I should Use ProPlus Additives Enhances hydraulic mulch application effectiveness Assist in quicker seed germination Assist plants in developing extensive root systems Assists in bonding soil more securely Raises Soil Moisture levels

5 Top 7 ProPlus Products to Focus on Tacking Agent 3 Contack FlocLoc AquaGel FiberBond Ultra JumpStart 5 NeutraLime Dry

6 Increase Mulch Bonding and adhesiveness with ProPlus Tackifiers & Dust Control Tacking Agent 3 Use-Tackifier/Soil Stabilizers Benefits: A combination of hydro-colloid and linear polymers Requires no cure time to be effective Effectively reduces soil erosion and water runoff immediately after hydroseeding Enhances seedling emergence and turf establishment higher moisture retention Packaged 7-3lb bags/case, 4-8lb bags per case/25lb bag, and a 50lb bag

7 Increase Mulch Bonding and adhesiveness with ProPlus Tackifiers & Dust Control.(Cont.) ConTack Is Guar Gum derived from a plant. ConTack naturally provides a strong-organic bond. ConTack when mixed and sprayed allows the mulch when being applied to feel as though you painting the soil surface very viscous and easy to spray and handle. ConTack AT Is a starch based naturally organic tackifier It too builds viscosity and is considered to be a relatively inexpensive tack to use per acre MPT - Tackifier is a combination of polymer and hydro-colloid (guar-gum). This tackifier provides a very strong chemical bond. This tack is also considered to be a very inexpensive tackifier per acre. This can also extend the longevity of a fiber mulch and/or straw mulch bond (chemical bond)

8 Increase Mulch Bonding and adhesiveness with ProPlus Tackifiers & Dust Control.(Cont.) TackDown - is a liquid Acrylic Resin - This is ideal as a binder, straw tacking and dust control TackDown can be adjusted for high and low control (rate), as the dried film (once applied) will not redisburse in water and has an excellent resistance to degradation from exposure to sunlight. This can also be used in conventional type sprayers without gumming FlocLoc - is a PAM (Polyacrylamide) this flocculent competes with the other types of bottled tackifiers at 3-15lb rate per acre This product is being spec ed more and more with DOT FlocLoc is designed to coagulate suspended soil particles, dropping them from runoff FlocLoc has a consistency of gelatin mass (not individual particles)

9 ConTack Use Tackifier/Soil Stabilizers Benefits: 100% Guar-based organic tackifier Meets or exceeds requirements for non-asphaltic tacking emulsions Reduces the need for reseeding and minimizes soil erosion by stabilizing mulch and straw Helps increase flow and pumping properties of mulch, allowing machinery to run more efficiently Packaged 8-5 bags/case, 7-3 lb. water soluble bags/case, 50lb bag

10 FlocLoc Characteristics, Features, Benefits: PAM (polyacrylamide) Dry Flocculating soil stabilizer Coagulates suspended soil particles Reduces soil erosion & improves water infiltration Increases water holding capacity of hydro-mulch slurry Improves pumpability in the hydroseeder

11 AquaGel series D -HydroSeeding For Use in Moisture Management Benefits: Super absorbent co-polymer gel Use as a water management tool, especially on critical sites/conditions Improves the availability of applied fertilizers Reduces the amount and frequency of watering Acts as a water reservoir Packaged 4-10lb bags/case and a 40lb bag

12 FiberBond Ultra Features & Benefits: Enhances performance of hydraulic mulch fibers Combination mechanical & chemical bond in one package High viscosity tackifier Man made fibers add significantly to tensile strength of hydraulic mulch matrices. Sold to enhance base hydraulic mulches, not to replace ESP s!!

13 FiberBond Ultra Increases Coverage and Effectiveness Creates a higher viscosity slurry to increase the coverage and shooting distance off the fiber mulch Maximizes the loft of the fiber matrix by creating air pockets that improve the oxygen transfer Enhances water infiltration and retains moisture to improve germination Strengthens the mechanical and chemical bond of hydraulic mulch matrices Enables the fiber matrix to handle higher rates of surface flow energy from major rainfall events Flexible - can be used with all types of hydraulic seeding machines

14 Product Comparison Properties Tackifier-Cross linked FiberBond Ultra Yes Finn StikPlus No Wet Strength Yes No Fiber Length ½ to ¾ Staple Lengths Consistent Lengths Yes No Pricing > 3% Lower Cost Lists as longer lengths only Packaging bag/case bag/case

15 JumpStart 5 Contains; Seaweed Extract Bio-stimulant Poly-acrylamide Soil penetration Super-absorbent Water availability Humic Acid Bio-stimulant, soil modifier Endo-mycorrhizae Nutrient uptake Dry Powder

16 ProPlus Hydro Mulching Solutions Brochure Condition Chart Product Descriptions Selection Chart

17 Prescriptive Agronomic Formulations (PAFs)

18 What are Profile Prescriptive Agronomic Formulations? Family of agronomic focused products which: Facilitate rapid establishment Deliver sustainable growth Perform at their best in poor soil conditions

19 What do Profile PAFs do? Improve the long-term fertility & vitality of soils Neutralize soil ph Improve nutrient uptake by plants Improve soil structure Improve soil moisture infiltration & retention Stimulate germination & growth Help achieve denser vegetative cover Increase erosion control effectiveness!

20 Profile PAF Product Groups Soil Neutralizers Raise or lower ph of soil/soil solutions Growth Stimulants Achieve faster germination & establishment Sustain long-term plant vitality Soil Solution Managers Provide the best possible growth environment PAF s Focus on Soil Problems deliver Profile Solutions

21 Soil Neutralizers

22 ph Is a measure of the negative logarithm of the Hydrogen (H + ) ion concentration in the soil it affects nutrient availability Example ph of 5 is H Need to hit the Nutrient availability sweet spot easy to do and the most important influence on plant establishment excluding adequate rainfall

23 Soil Neutralizers Aqua-pHix Hydro Formula Lower ph to improve Alkaline soils Neutralime Raise ph to improve Acidic soils

24 Soil Neutralizers ph is second only to moisture availability in immediate impact on vegetation establishment after seed germination Optimal ph values make nutrients more readily available to plants Quick modification is key to fast plant response

25 ph Values of Common Substances

26 Outside the Sweet Spot is the sweet spot for optimal nutrient availability, uptake and ultimately plant health Soil ph is affected by factors outside the soil that will remain water source environment Sweet Spot

27 ph Affects Nutrient Uptake Nutrient availability tapers off according to ph levels Soil ph outside of range needs to be corrected

28 ph issues Alkaline Soils Nutrient availability and uptake Bicarbonate can build up sealing the soil Negatively Impacts Infiltration

29 Basics of Bicarbonate and Salts As Ca and Mg are tied up, Na can accumulate in soil causing sealing and poor water infiltration to occur Improvement is accomplished either by the increase of calcium or the decrease of bicarbonate When water causes soil permeability problems, the water can be improved by the addition of amendments Amendments can be applied to soil on which the water is to be used or treat the water thru irrigation system For additional information on bicarbonates and salts, Bicarbonate and Salt Agronomic Tutorial

30 How are alkaline soils treated? Current state of practice to use Sulfur Burner to treat irrigation water or elemental sulfur to treat soil Sulfur is added to the soil and converted to sulfuric acid by biological activity in soil Sulfur must be added separately from seed and allowed to react 2-4 weeks prior to planting A slow and inefficient process

31 Pro Plus Aqua-pHix Hydro Formula Proprietary liquid formulation of selfbuffering, chelated organic & inorganic acids Non-hazardous & non-corrosive Safe for people, animals, plants & equipment

32 Aqua-pHix Immediately begins to lower ph of alkaline soils & resultant Soil Solution Dissolves bicarbonate when present, Ca displaces sodium Assists vegetative establishment in calcareous saline soils Effective for 2 to 3 months Precipitation dependent

33 Aqua-pHix on Calcareous Soil Aqua-pHix interacts with calcareous soil to breakdown bicarbonates, reduce ph and change the soil to a more useable state.

34 Aqua-pHix proven safe and Efficacy Turf Diagnostics laboratory testing on test cores 81% reduction in salt ppm ph 7.8 reduced to 6.23 (average of 3 plots) Efficacy Brookside labs tested Aqua-pHix Granular for long-term acid release at Grapevine, TX golf course trial 60% reduction in soluble salts 75% reduction in bicarbonates effective Phytotoxicity third party testing Did not cause turf burn at 2.5 times maximum recommended rate

35 Aqua-pHix Specifications Packaging gal (9.46 L) jugs per case

36 Acidic Soils ph issues Nutrient availability and uptake Target ph ( ) is vital to optimize seed germination and plant establishment Requires opposite cure to Alkaline soils

37 How do we treat acidic soils? Current state of practice Agricultural lime is most common practice Liquid limes are also used Various manufacturers provide similar products with little difference between them CaCO3 levels range from low to high

38 ProPlus NeutraLime Most efficient way to increase soil ph in the seed germination zone for maximum plant establishment Dry and Liquid Varieties

39 NeutraLime Liquid and Dry Both supply calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) to raise ph of acidic soils and resultant soil solutions Liquid Effective in 7-10 days Effective up to 12 weeks gal (9.46 L) jugs per case Dry Effective in 3-7 days Effective up to 18 weeks 40 lbs (18.1 KG) bag

40 Cost Efficiency Dry vs Liquid

41 Particle Size Distribution Key to product differences (Dry, Liquid, Agriculture grade) Range of particle sizes provides immediate and long-term release Smaller particles allow for faster dissolution, release first Larger particles dissolve over time

42 Soil ph and Salts Management Profile has two products to help manage ph levels: Aqua-pHix to treat alkaline soils - dissolves bicarbonate when present and displaces sodium, improves nutrient availability and improves water penetration / infiltration NeutraLime for acidic soils fast, effective way to increase ph for germination and plant growth Products are non-hazardous and long-lasting. Up to 3 months with Aqua-pHix treatment Up to 18 weeks with NeutraLime Dry

43 Growth Stimulants

44 What are current practices? Growth stimulants are minimally used in plant establishment outside of golf courses Opportunity for the application of newest technology for plant establishment Short term fast germination and quick establishment of vegetation in critical areas Long term provide a more conducive environment for establishment via bio-stimulants and slow release Nitrogen

45 Growth Stimulants Improve soil structure Improve nutrient uptake Achieve faster germination & establishment Sustain long-term plant vitality JumpStart - short-term focus BioPrime - long-term focus

46 Pro Plus JumpStart Start turf and vegetation growing faster and stronger

47 Product Characteristics JumpStart is a blend of technologies to provide the optimal kick start for germination and plant establishment A + B + C = Better Establishment A. Proprietary mix of essential soil bacteria and microorganisms Provides over 200 different species of beneficial bacteria, predominantly Baccillus, Cellulomas and Acidovorax B. Long term soil penetrating agent Effectiveness 3 to 4 months C. Humic acid An overview each component is on the following pages

48 JumpStart Component Overview Soil Bacteria and Microorganisms

49 Soil Bacteria and Microorganisms Benefits Increases N uptake Reduce Nutrient Leaching Reduces soil salinity

50 Bacteria and microorganism mix has performed well in over 400 tests Variety of crops and geographies Several noteworthy 3rd party organizations involved

51 89% increase in root mass for 6 oz rate per 1000 (2 gal / ac) compared to Fertilizer alone Fertilizer Fertilizer + Cultivation Fertilizer + Bacteria Mix (3oz) Fertilizer + Bacteria Mix (6oz) Fertilizer + Bacteria Mix (3oz) + Cultivation 6oz is equivalent to quantity in JumpStart application rate Root Mass (g/plug) on 11/17/2004 1) 3 ounce bacteria treatment was performed on 9/16/04 and 10/26/04. 6 ounce treatment was performed on 9/16/04 2) Fertilization was applied on 9/15/05 at ½ lb. / 1000 with a formulation 3) Cultivation was performed on 09/16 & 10/26, removing ½ cores, 3 deep with 4 spacing run in two directions 4) Plot dimensions are 6 x 20, 3 replications per treatment

52 Bacteria Mix Untreated 2 4/30 6/12 4/30 6/ psi % decrease in root penetration % increase in root penetration Note: Root compaction occurs at 300psi

53 Avg. Increase 23.5% % Soil Moisture Avg. Increase 27.7% Untreated Treated At 4 depth At 16 depth

54 Fertilizer Alone Fertilizer plus Bacteria Stronger Roots Tall fescue 4 weeks after seeding

55 Soil Penetrating Agent

56 Root Zone Moisture Distribution as Affected by Wetting Agent Application University of Arkansas /11/06 Trial Initiation 7/11/06 after drought conditions JumpStart Control JumpStart Control Volumetric soil moisture (%) Average Soil Moisture at Increasing Depths

57 Humic Acid

58 How Humic Acid Works Humic Acid High clay soil and salt overload cause clay platelets to compact Encourages H2O penetration Segregates salts and removes them from clay Action restores Neg. charge to clay Soil solution with nutrients bond to the Humic acid Upon contact ions are absorbed by root Root absorption restores positive charge to ions (Fe, Ca, Mg, K) Positive ions initiate water sequestration

59 JumpStart A + B + C = JumpStart

60 JumpStart Benefits The combination of components produces an effect greater than the sum of its parts: Improves moisture infiltration and retention Enables faster more complete seed germination Promotes faster nutrient uptake Maximizes root development and stress tolerance Reduces soil compaction and salinity Reduces nutrient leaching and runoff Improves overall plant quality Root mass Density Coverage

61 JumpStart Research Testing on the complete JumpStart formulation showed significant positive effects Compared to a control area after 14 and 21 days, JumpStart area experienced: 275% more seed germination 14 days 281% greater Plant Height in 14 days 115% greater Plant Mass in 21 days ASTM D7322 test method for Growth Establishment Independent 3 rd party trail

62 Pro Plus BioPrime Dramatically increase your odds of successful longterm vegetation establishment

63 Product Characteristics Dry granular formulation of: Seaweed extract bio-stimulant Endo Mycorrhizae increases nutrient and water uptake Nitamin 9 month slow release nitrogen Guaranteed Analysis (N-P-K) Humic acid An overview each component is on the following pages

64 Component Information Seaweed Extract Contains plant hormones (cytokinins, auxins and gibberellic acid) enhance growth and root mass delay plant aging increase plant cell division Excellent source of naturally occurring plant micro-nutrients & minerals.

65 Component Information Endo Mycorrhizae Enhances the absorptive rate of the root hair by 10 fold Symbiotic relationship with the plant Fungi sources food, carbohydrates, vitamins and amino acids Fungi supplies plant water, macro & micro nutrients Produces an antibiotic reducing disease pressure for the plant Erosion benefit Fungi s life cycle is brief. During life they secrete a glue like substance to aggregate soil Upon death they decay and feed the soil bacteria population, further aggregate the soil

66 Glomus mosseae spores, colonized root and hyphae extending from the root.

67 Hyphae, attached to turf grass roots, dramatically increases the level of nutrients and water accessible within the soil resource.

68 Nitamin Component Information Slow release Nitrogen Depending on rain fall and biological activity N is released for 9 17 months

69 Product Characteristics, again Dry granular formulation of: Seaweed extract bio-stimulant Endo Mycorrhizae increases nutrient and water uptake Nitamin 9 month slow release nitrogen Guaranteed Analysis (N-P-K) Humic acid

70 BioPrime Benefits Synergy of components provides the optimal establishment solution: Promotes long-term plant vitality Provides long term feeding of nitrogen Optimizes delivery of macro and micro nutrients Decreases soil compaction and surface evaporation Increases root mass, top growth and cell structure Reduces plant stress due to cold, heat, or salinity

71 Soil Solution Managers

72 ProPlus Sodium-pHix Natural gypsum mineral effectively balances soil salinity and improves the soil environment for enhanced vegetation Hydraulic and spreadable forms

73 Characteristics Natural gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate) Mined in open pit, crushed and processed into fine granule Improves soil physical and chemical properties Absorbs into soil matrix Increases electrolyte concentration Provides calcium for ion exchange with sodium Creates a healthier environment - less salts and more calcium Hydroseeding or irrigation water

74 Benefits High purity Sodium-pHix is proven to: Stay in suspension Improve soil structure Increase water infiltration Prevent crust build up Enhance moisture retention Improve fertilization Enhance nutrient absorption

75 Hydro vs Granular Both deliver the same high quality gypsum Hydro Fine powder granule Suspending agent to ensure uniform distribution Mix directly in water tank Improves establishment from seed 50 lbs (22.7 KG) bag Granular < 2mm granule size Broadcast spreadable Slow release for established grasses and native plants Long-term solution Fraction of the cost of gypsum pellets 50 lbs (22.7 KG) bag

76 Soil Test Review the site, note significant changes in the soil, such as color or texture. If multiple samples must be evaluated; be sure to identify where the soil sample came from on the sample bag and form. Remove core samples to a depth of 3 from common soil (if organic matter is on the surface, scrape away prior to sampling usually no more than ¼ to ½ ), place in a container and mix together thoroughly. Remove approximately an 8 ounce cup of soil and place in the sample bag from Harris. If the soil sample is wet, drying it prior to shipping would be better.

77 Electrical Conductivity (EC) Measure of the overall salt content in a soil Add distilled water to the soil and measure it s ability to conduct electricity A test value above.5 can negatively impact establishment, higher the number the worse it is, 7 is toxic plants Sea water measures 55

78 Total Dissolved Salts (TDS) Directly related to EC but a different scale TDS measured by ppm EC of 1.0 x 640 ppm = Total Dissolved Salts 640 ppm TDS is sometimes stated as Total Soluble Salts (TSS), also Soluble Salts (SS)

79 SAR Sodium Absorption Ratio Represents the proportion of sodium out of the total salts in the soil Important because sodium can be toxic to plants EC of 1.0, contains Ca and Mg soil is fine EC is 1.0 and it is derived from Sodium it would be toxic to plants SAR measures this SAR above 7.0 is toxic to most plants

80 Sodium as % CEC Base Saturation Sodium as a % CEC measures the negative impact on soil physical properties High sodium levels can cause the soil become nearly impervious to water Causes severe compaction issues Values exceeding 15-20% can be toxic to plants

81 Organic Matter (OM) Organic matter in soil is the result of the decay process OM reduces compaction in Clay soils OM improves the structure of Sand and Silt, holding nutrients and moisture Stable humus compounds have numerous cation holding sites Low Organic matter means low CEC and a deficiency in Nitrogen for long term plant heath Optimum level is 3 to 5% of the dry weight of soil

82 Organic Acids (OA) Organic Acids is the measurement of the living biological composition of the soil The value should be 3.0, compare to OM%, if OM is low and OA is low, the soil is a mineral based lifeless soil OM% is high and OA is low, it still indicates a lifeless soil that needs a boost in the microbe population to break down the organic matter.

83 EC 1 TDS 2 ppm SAR 3 Sodium 4 OM 5 OA 6 Sensitivity 7 CEC% Plant <.75 < 480 < 3 < 4% < 3% < 3% Moderate % % Problematic % Severe > 3.1 > % <.75 < 1 Critical Optimal EC 1 TDS 2 ppm SAR 3 CEC% Sodium 4 OM 5 OA 6 <.4 < 256 < 2 2.5% 3 5% > 3 Ideal Toxic EC 1 TDS 2 ppm SAR 3 CEC% Sodium 4 OM 5 OA 6 > 7 > 4480 > % 7 N/A N/A Toxic 1Electrical Conductivity 2 Total Dissolved Salts 3 Sodium Absorption Ratio 4 Sodium as percent (%) Base Saturation Cation Exchange Capacity CEC 5 Organic Matter 6 Organic Acids 7 Varies by Plant Material

84 Product Selection EC 1 TDS 2 ppm SAR 3 CEC% Sodium 4 OM 5 OA 6 JumpStart BioPrime <.75 < 480 < 3 < 4% > 2% > 2.5% 1.25 gal/ac 40 lb/ac % % gal/ac 80 lb/ac % gal/ac 120 lb/ac > 3.1 > % <.75 < gal/ac 160 lb/ac 1Electrical Conductivity 2 Total Dissolved Salts 3 Sodium Absorption Ratio 4 Sodium as percent (%) Base Saturation Cation Exchange Capacity CEC 5 Organic Matter 6 Organic Acids

85 Sodium-pHix Product Selection SAR 1 CEC% Sodium 2 Sodium-pHix Hydro Particle Planting Rate Sodium-pHix Broadcast Particle Annual Maintenance Rate % 500 lbs /ac 1000 lbs /ac % 1000 lbs /ac 2000 lbs /ac % 1500 lbs /ac 3000 lbs /ac % 2000 lbs /ac 4000 lbs /ac 1Sodium Absorption Ratio 2 Sodium as percent (%) Base Saturation Cation Exchange Capacity Maximum effectiveness, apply broadcast particle annual maintenance rate prior to planting and turn over till to approximately 1 to 2 soil depth then apply Hydro particle rate when planting.

86 What are Profile Prescriptive Agronomic Formulations? Family of agronomic focused products which: Facilitate rapid establishment Deliver sustainable growth Perform at their best in poor soil conditions

87 What do Profile PAFs do? Improve the long-term fertility & vitality of soils Neutralize soil ph Improve nutrient uptake by plants Improve soil structure Improve soil moisture infiltration & retention Stimulate germination & growth Help achieve denser vegetative cover Increase erosion control effectiveness!

88 All PAF & ProPlus information is available via brochures and on the website