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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.

***DISCLAIMER: Items shown on this website are items that we try our best to always have in stock. However, this website does not guarantee that an item is in stock. If the item is not in stock, we usually have another size available or a similar item. Some items, like vegetables, or annual flowers are only available in the growing season from April - July. Please call or visit the store to confirm availability. Please also note that creating a list of items does not reserve or guarantee the item.  To purchase an item, please call or visit the store.

 

If you cannot find an item, we can grow it, or special order it for you! See our orders/planting page here. Thank you for choosing Split Mountain Garden Center!

9175 East 6000 South
Jensen, Utah 84035
splitmountaingardencenter@gmail.com

435-789-5512

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