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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. â€‹

 

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.

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