Healthy Soil, Healthier Horses: How Edwards Seaweed Supports Better Grazing and Stronger Pastures

To grow the best grass for your horse, it all starts with the soil. At Edwards, we believe in working with nature, not against it. That’s why our seaweed-based fertilisers and natural soil enhancers are designed to improve pasture health from the ground up, literally.

Whether you’re managing a single paddock or an entire livery yard, healthy soil means more nutritious grazing, stronger root systems, and greater resilience throughout the year. Here’s how you can maximise pasture health using Edwards’ trusted products.

1. Aerate to Activate Growth

Compacted soil is a common problem in horse paddocks, especially with horses weighing over 350kg. This compaction restricts root growth and limits how much moisture and nutrition your pasture can absorb.

Regular aeration helps relieve this pressure. It breaks surface seals, boosts oxygen levels, and gives roots the space they need to grow deeper and stronger. We recommend aerating twice a year, in autumn and again in early spring, to prepare your pasture for recovery and growth.

For best results, pair your aeration routine with an application of Edwards Advanced Seaweed Fertiliser, which penetrates the soil structure and gets to work straight away.

2. Feed Your Soil with Natural Seaweed Fertiliser

Synthetic fertilisers typically provide just 1–3 nutrients and can create spikes in grass growth that don’t support your horse’s health. Edwards Seaweed Fertilisers work differently.

Sustainably harvested from British waters and blended with humic substances, our fertilisers contain a rich spectrum of natural nutrients and trace elements. This encourages balanced, steady growth and supports a pasture that’s more palatable and digestible for your horse.

Why seaweed? It’s packed with bioactive compounds that help roots grow wider and deeper, giving grass better access to water and nutrients – even in drought-prone conditions. These same compounds also help the plant handle stress and resist pests. Within just 10 days of applying Edwards Seaweed, those benefits start showing in your grass.

3. Boost Biological Life with Edwards EASy BioN

Soil isn’t just dirt, it’s alive. Bacteria play a vital role in unlocking nutrients and delivering them directly to plant roots. One of the most important elements they help with is nitrogen.

Our EASy BioN product contains eight strains of beneficial bacteria that extract nitrogen from the air and convert it into a form your plants can use. This natural, continuous nitrogen supply encourages steady, healthy grass growth, without the harmful surges associated with chemical alternatives.

Together, EASy BioN and Edwards Seaweed Fertiliser form a powerful, all-natural soil support system. They work in harmony to create stronger root networks, higher leaf-to-stem ratios (better for digestion), and a richer, thicker sward for your horse to graze.

Why Choose Edwards?

✔ No withhold period – safe to graze immediately after application

✔ Fully natural and vegan – ideal for horses and eco-conscious owners

✔ Backed by decades of use on British farmland

✔ Fast, UK-wide delivery from a trusted family-run company

From improving soil structure to supporting equine gut health, our products are built on science, sustainability, and six decades of experience. Whether you’re new to pasture management or looking for better results without the chemical baggage, Edwards has a solution ready for your land.