Why specify the use of mycorrhizal fungi?

There are certain situations when the application of mycorrhizal fungi at planting time will offer significant benefits, these are

When planting into difficult soil conditions, such as heavy clays or poor sandy soils.
When planting into soils with very low organic matter such as agricultural land, mining refuse from mineral extraction sites and fly ash deposits from power stations.
Enhancing and prolonging flowering of bedding schemes planted into soil.
When planting onto sites where aftercare such as watering and weed control will be irregular or difficult.
When planting high value specimen plants and trees into high profile settings.
To help overcome rose replant problems e.g. in cemeteries and crematoriums where removal of soil is inappropriate.
Increasing growth rates of hedgerows to be used as refugia or spray drift buffer zones.
Enhancing biodiversity of plants in new woodlands and hedgerows. Mycorrhizal fungi can suppress ruderal weeds and favour native woodland under-storey plants such as Bluebells, Dog Roses, Holly etc.
Re-vegetation of transport corridors where plants will have to cope with pollutants, poor soils and reduced aftercare.
Planting trees in an urban situation where replant problems and poor soils are a concern.
When planting into soils which have high levels of heavy metals. Mycorrhizal fungi have been proven to be effective against copper, lead, arsenic, cadmium and other heavy metals.

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