The idea of making garden tools from copper is as old as the use of copper itself. Due to the dominance of iron and steel, copper and bronze became less important for working the soil. In the 20th century, however, the idea was taken up again and investigated in more detail by Viktor Schauberger and his son Walter Schauberger. In the 1950s, several large-scale planting trials were carried out under their guidance, which documented a significant increase in yield through the use of copper-alloyed tillage tools.
About us
In 2008, after the retirement of Franz Höfler, the know-how with the production tools and molds was handed over to Johannes Stadler and his team. This ensured the long-term quality assurance and further development of “PKS copper garden tools”. The company name PKS Bronze was introduced.
We now offer over 30 different garden tools. Their development has been and continues to be driven by the suggestions and ideas of our customers, and by the ongoing focus on sustainability and holistic thinking. We strive to offer functional, durable, smooth-running and beautifully designed tools for gardeners all over the world.
If you are satisfied, please recommend us to others.
We hope you enjoy gardening,
, Johannes Stadler and team
PKS
Pythagoras Kepler system
The forester, naturalist and inventor Viktor Schauberger made pioneering discoveries in various fields (forestry, agriculture, hydraulic engineering and water revitalization, free energy, etc.) and left behind an extensive collection of writings. For decades, the center of Schauberger research has been located in Villa Rothstein, Engleithen near Bad Ischl in the Upper Austrian Salzkammergut.
The Viktor Schauberger archive was originally managed by his son, the mathematician and physicist Dipl.-Ing. Walter Schauberger. He developed a lively teaching and research activity. Walter Schauberger harmonized the mathematical/physical implementation of his father’s natural observations and theories with the harmonic findings of Pythagoras and Johannes Kepler.
Out of respect for these great scientists, Walter Schauberger gave the building the name PKS – Pythagoras Kepler School. He summarized his research results under the term PKS – Pythagoras Kepler System.
Numerous research and studies by Viktor Schauberger on the subject of soil cultivation led to the production of PKS garden tools, which have been offered by the company Johannes Stadler / PKS bronze garden tools made of copper alloy since 1996.
More about Viktor and Walter Schauberger at: www.pks.or.at
A new Bronze Age with PKS garden tools
Gaertner on IBIZA
As early as the 1950s, targeted experiments showed that the use of copper tools significantly improved the quality and yield of crops. The Austrian biotechnician Viktor Schauberger attributed this to the negative effect of iron in the cultivated garden soil. According to his findings, the mechanical wear and tear of iron tools causes iron particles to enter the soil. These form a rust film that promotes the drying out of the soil. In contrast to iron, copper does not affect magnetic stresses. Schauberger was not the first to recognize this. For centuries, advanced civilizations such as the Chinese of the old empire had already consistently dispensed with iron when working the soil.
This is why nature-oriented garden tools are now being produced again, with copper replacing iron as the raw material.
Only the highest quality raw materials are used for PKS garden tools, which are processed by craftsmen according to old traditions. The handle is made from white, supple lime wood, while the blacksmith creates the shovel from cold-forged copper.
The quality of the raw materials and their processing guarantee an extremely long service life. PKS garden tools accompany their owners for decades.
Copper ores
Copper is naturally present in healthy soil. The copper fines have a favorable influence on the water balance in the soil and thus create the conditions for vigorous vegetation.
The PKS garden tools use this fact for gentle, natural soil improvement.
Trace elements
Plants require a large number of trace elements for balanced growth. Even microscopically small amounts of trace elements perform vital functions in organisms, and this also applies to humans. PKS garden tools ensure that copper trace elements get into your garden soil.
