Taking a pH Reading

• Some plants require a particular soil pH in order to grow and thrive

• To help choose the right plants for your garden use the Combination pH & Moisture Meter to check the pH of your garden soil

Preparing the Soil

• Remove stones, leaves and twigs from the surface of the soil

• Loosen the soil with a trowel to a depth of 10 – 15cm
• Wet the soil with water (preferably rainwater) to a muddy consistency
• Lightly clean the pH probe but not the tip using an abrasive material/scourer (not included)
• Wipe away any powdery deposits with a paper tissue
• Push the probe vertically into the soil to a depth of 10 – 15cm
• Take a reading after 60 seconds
• Remove, clean and prepare probe as previously described. Repeat above by inserting the probe into a different but adjacent point to check the first reading

Interpreting the pH Reading

pH 3-6 Acidic
pH 7 Neutral
pH 8-10 Alkaline

• 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

Checking Moisture Content

• Houseplants and outdoor plants grown in hanging baskets and containers need the right amount of water to produce the best results

• Use the Combination pH & Moisture Meter to prevent over or under watering by checking the moisture content of the soil or compost before watering your plants

Taking a Moisture Reading

• Push the probe vertically into the compost mid-way between the plant and the edge of the pot. A reading can be taken immediately

Interpreting the Reading

• Red zone = Dry. Suits Cacti and Sansevieria
• Green zone = Damp. Suits most plants
• Blue zone = Wet. Suits aquatic plants

Taking Care of the Combination pH & Moisture Meter

• Remove the probe from the soil or compost after taking a reading

• Always wipe the probe clean after use

• EAN code
  5024160825858
• Brand
  Gardman

We use DPD 24 Hour for fast, reliable next-day delivery across the UK.

📦 Delivery Time

• Orders placed before [10am] are dispatched the same working day

• Delivered the next working day

• Monday–Friday service (excluding bank holidays)

📍 Tracking & Updates

• Full DPD tracking provided once your order is dispatched

• 1-hour delivery time slot on the day of delivery

• Options to reschedule, leave with a neighbour, or choose a safe place

Undeliverable Delivery Policy
If a shipment is deemed undeliverable due to customer error or inaction (including incorrect address, failure to respond to courier contact, or refusal of delivery), the customer will be responsible for all associated costs. These may include:

• Return shipping charges

• Redelivery charges

• Administrative handling fees

These costs will be invoiced or deducted before reshipment or refund is processed.

This item is available to buy in store and can also be ordered online for Click & Collect.

🛍️ Buy In Store

• Availability may vary — contact us if you’d like us to reserve stock

📦 Click & Collect

• Order online and select Click & Collect at checkout

• We’ll notify you by email when your order is ready

• Most orders are ready same day or next working day

All our stock online comes from our Lincoln branch, please let us know in the comments if you'd like to collect from our Cleethorpes or Sleaford store.
If you would like to enquire about a particular product from one of our other centres please call us on: 01522 880033 or email online@pennells.co.uk

📍 Collection Information

• Collection is available from our store during normal opening hours

• Please bring your order confirmation

ℹ️ Good to Know

• Click & Collect is free

• If the item becomes unavailable, we’ll contact you promptly

• For urgent collections, please contact us before ordering

🚚 Pennells Local Delivery

We deliver larger items using our Pennells Local Courier Service.

• Delivery within up to 10 days

• Our team will call the day before delivery to confirm availability

• A suitable delivery date will be arranged with you

💷 Free Local Delivery

Free on orders over £100 to the following postcodes:
LN1–LN6, LN3, LN4, LN5, LN6, NG34, NG24, NG23, DN36

Free on orders over £1,000 to the following postcodes:
LN7–LN13, LN10–LN12
PE20–PE25
NG12–NG33
DN1–DN22, DN31–DN41
S80, S81

🛠️ Assembly Service (Optional)

If your order is delivered by Pennells Courier, you can add furniture assembly for £75.
Please select this option at checkout.