Soil FAQ:
What soil do you recommend starting seeds in?
We recommend starting seeds in a seed-starting soil mix or Pro-Mix with Mycorrhizae. (We use the Pro-Mix with Mycorrhizae when planting our vegetable plants)
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What is the best mix to improve the soil in my flower beds?
We recommend topdressing existing flower beds with Soil Prep. If creating a new bed, mix existing soil with Soil Prep or Topsoil Plus.
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​What is the best soil additive for my vegetable gardens?
We recommend adding Fertimulch, Steer Manure, Premium Organic Compost, or Soil Prep.
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What soil should I use in my outdoor pots or in my raised beds?
We recommend Miller's Mix for Box Gardens.
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What should I do if I have hard, clay soil?
If you have hard clay soil, we recommend adding Soil Prep or Fertimulch. We also carry a product called Clay Buster that is specifically designed to help break up hard, clay soils. ​
What should I do if have sandy soil?
If you have loose, sandy soil, we recommend adding Soil Prep, Peat Moss, or Premium Organic Compost.
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What should I use to topdress my lawn?
We recommend topdressing lawns with a thin layer of Soil Prep, Premium Organic Compost, or Topsoil Plus.
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What do you recommend as a soil additive when planting trees and shrubs?
When first planting trees and shrubs, we recommend a 50% mixed blend of your native soil with either Raised Bed Box Mix, Premium compost, or Soil Prep.