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Save water while gardening this season

4/1/2022

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Water is precious and crucial because all life is dependent on it. The ecosystem relies on its abiotic components for success and balance while even at a cellular level most reactions happen when in the presence of water. As each year passes, we find our communities water supply decreasing and more water regulations put into place. This shortage of water is the result of many factors including excess use of water practices and pollution. 
As we garden, we can implement water saving methods. Applying these methods and practices will reduce water usage and decrease nutrient runoff. Leaving the benefits of the water to enrich the soil and bring life to all plants within the garden. The increased awareness in water conservation has brought us techniques and intuitive products to assist us as we continue to create a world of beauty.
​The health of your garden soil is the first component of creating conditions that will retain water and provide benefit to all the plants that are in it. A combination of living organisms, minerals, liquids, gases, and organic material are all required to create a healthy soil. These key elements of soil are important to understand as water will bind to organic matter, holding it in the soil and reducing runoff. Garden drainage is also a key element in your garden layout. If the soil allows water to drain quickly it will leave the ground dry and depleted or can hold the water to long creating a marsh environment and leaving your plants vulnerable to diseases. Discovering the balance for your soil will depend upon your growing environment. At the beginning of each planting season, you will want to incorporate organic material, such as compost into your soil. This simple addition will help with retaining moisture and enriching your garden soil.
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The ability to keep the benefit of water in the soil is its natural binding abilities. Water also has the natural ability to evaporate and leave the soil. To assist the soil in retaining the moisture needed the answers simplest solution is mulch. When adding a thick layer of natural mulch in and around the garden it not only absorbs water but reduces evaporation. Mulch has beneficial qualities that assist with supporting strong root growth by conserving moisture and regulating soil temperatures
At Wild Valley Farms our mulch products are kiln dried so the color lasts longer and has no pathogens. Try ours today available for local deliveries!
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Understanding your plants and improving your garden layouts before you begin to plant can help you decrease unnecessary water usage. In addition to your favorite plants try adding drought tolerant varieties, which require low to moderate water needs. Placing your plants according to the recommendations listed is vital for conserving water. While planting your seeds and started plants add wool pellets. They will provide direct nutrients and hold water close to the root system for an ideal growing condition. If a plant requires shade but then placed in full sun it might live but to do so the stress of surviving the sun will require the usage of more water.​
When considering your layout, notice that plants require different water for optimal growth. Without taking this into consideration your watering schedule could leave some of your plants receiving more than they can use while others are depleted. Placing similar plants together can help you, focus on providing plants the perfect quantity needed. Placing herbs, spinach, and lettuces on a watering system that is less frequent. Where most of the cruciferous vegetables require a more frequent watering schedule will optimize your water consumption. 
As gardener’s we understand the importance of preserving the earth and the responsibility to learn and use methods that safeguard the earth's resources. We can protect and use water with respect for the life that it creates. Understanding, that water is the very source in which we can create beauty in a way that enriches both the soil and one’s own soul. ​
Wild Valley Farms Wool Pellets have a pH level 7.02 and are able to HOLD 20% THEIR WEIGHT IN WATER and INCREASE POROSITY supporting optimal root growth
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Companion Planting

2/1/2022

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​My Great Grandmother’s garden notebook was filled with flower sketches, garden layouts, and notes in the margins as she noticed through trial and error the relationship between plants as they grew side by side.  Finding that different varieties thrive when planted together as they provide mutual benefits to each as they grow.
As we explore this approach most known as companion planting, we will discover an increase in soil nutrients, see better yields, chase away pests, strengthen resilience against disease and attract pollinators. Remember that as always, the region in which you garden can influence the effectiveness of companion planting.​
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​As gardeners we know that the beauty and flavor of our gardens comes first from the nutrients that lie in our soil. If you are starting a new garden, we recommend having a sample evaluated for the biochemistry and microbial content of your soil. Knowing the nutrient level can make it easier to decide on the initial layout of your garden. But do not worry even if you do not get your soil assessed the plants will reveal signs of deficiency. For example, if your plants are deficient in Nitrogen the lower leaves will be shades of light green to yellow and show signs of stunted growth patterns. Calcium deficiency will cause rot in the blossoms of tomatoes and squash. Phosphorus deficiency will cause the plants stems to be slender and undersized. ​
​As we add companion planting into our layout, we can set our plants up to succeed knowing that corn, tomatoes, and rhubarb require more nitrogen. We can pair them with peas, beans, and clover which help fix the nitrogen levels in the soil.  ​​Another perfect partner for not only adding nutrients to your soil, but also absorbing water and decreasing nutrient run off, is using Wild Valley Farms Wool Pellets. This will help your garden grow stronger and more abundantly. ​
Companion planting can decrease the amount of soil exposed to the elements which will provide protection and shade. This will increase soil moister content by lessoning water evaporation. For example, you can cover the soil under the tomatoes by planting lettuce and basil reducing the number of weeds and providing a nutrient dense mulch for the soil and preventing loss of water through evaporation.
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Planting varied sizes of plants together can also provide physical support and increase yield. Placing plants that thrive in partial sun and shorter in growth height, like lettuces and greens, will do great under taller plants such as peppers and tomatoes. Strong bushes can protect young bush beans and other plants from wind damage.
When using companion planting for pest control there are three approaches. The first is planting to deter certain insects away from the area protecting the susceptible plants. The second is attracting and catching the insects and third is attracting friendly insects to the area to manage the issue for you. For example, aphids love gardens and if you want to deter aphids plant garlic and chives with your lettuce. Alyssum will attract hover flies and other beneficial insects that can assist in controlling your aphids from harming the greens in your garden.
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One of our favorite herbs for companion planting for pest control is Calendula sometimes called pot marigold. It can allure pests including aphids and whiteflies to its stems and traps them with a sticky resin. The herbs collection of aphids along their stems will draw ladybugs to the area to help further control the aphids in your garden. The yellow flowers attract bees and butterflies to your garden increasing the pollination throughout your garden. Plant a Calendula by your cruciferous vegetables, cabbages, and see what happens.
​Garlic and chives are two of the top plants to help decrease the chance of disease. Although these plants help deter pests, they also have special characteristics that can protect ​from disease. 
Most diseases are of a fungal origin, making garlic and its high sulfur content a natural fungicide. Chives can help protect your rose bushes from black spot and even decrease scab in apple trees.​
The presence of pollinators is vital for your garden. Creating an inviting environment for bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies will add to the beauty and health of your whole garden. Providing plants like sunflowers, honeysuckle, and a butterfly bush will attract them to the area. A wide variety of crops including melons need pollinators to produce a healthy crop. By adding herbs like fennel and dill near your melons it will not only add to the flavor buy will increase your crop yield.
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As you experiment with companion planting and adjust the layout of your garden accordingly you will be amazed with the results. The relationship between two plants can easily form a successful ecosystem that supports each other and the complete garden. Whether your goal is to increase soil nutrients, see better yields, chase away pests, strengthen resilience against disease, or attract pollinators, companion planting can provide a balanced approach to your gardening needs.
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Indoor Plants: Choose with purpose and care

11/1/2021

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The plants that create our gardens are chosen with purpose and care. We might start our gardens with many varieties but once we have discovered our favorites, we are loyal to a fault.
This is true for our indoor gardens as well and the varieties to be discovered are endless.

​When gardening inside we can control the environment a little more than outside.  Don't be fooled though just because you can assure your plants that they will not have to survive a windstorm.  That does not mean the environment that you provide will be perfect.
 
​When starting your indoor garden, we suggest doing these 4 things before purchasing your
​first plant.
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1. Walk around your space noticing the light and different temperatures around your home. Start with the area that gets the most sun or indirect sunlight.
2. Depending on what area you choose to start research the best plants for the light density in that area. Do not be discouraged if you suddenly realize that your home is lacking sunlight. There are species and varieties that can survive in lower light conditions.
3. Start small this is one of the main differences between your outdoor and your indoor gardens. The magic of your indoor space will evolve over time as you fall in love with each new plant. We suggest starting with 2-3 plants. Starting small provides you the opportunity to not only succeed but to learn and grow with your plants.
4. Be smart! All plants have unique qualities that are beautiful and sometimes dangerous. Please be aware of which plants are toxic to animals and children. 

​Here are some of our favorites:
The Peperomia plant family is an amazing choice for first time indoor gardeners. They are small plants, and most varieties grow slowly and rarely grow over a foot in height. Making them perfect for desktops, windowsill, and rooms with limited space. This plant family has more than 1500 species that have been recorded. Creating a diverse collection of stem patterns, colors, leaf shapes, and textures that are spectacular to enhance any space.
Caring for most Peperomia varieties is easy as they are very forgiving. They do enjoy bright indirect light but can adapt to lower light. They require less watering as you will need to only water them when the soil is dry. Peperomia are non-toxic to children and pets.
As we start into the winter months think about adding a peperomia to your home because the winter is when their growing season starts.
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​These next plants are not just for adding aesthetics to a space, but they have added health benefits.
All plants, absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis. The small openings on the underside of the leaves are called stomata and they help regulate the speed of photosynthesis. The larger leaves provide more surface area producing more oxygen.
These next three plants are no exception they have been a part of many scientific studies and the results have proven they are some of the highest producing oxygen plants. As we continue to go about our lives, we find ourselves indoors more than ever which has led to a greater need of providing fresh air. Products have been developed to help with creating fresh clean air. Although many of those products can be putting chemicals into the air that can be harming our health. There are a lot of plants that are not only helping to oxygenate the world, but they also can remove harmful chemicals from the air helping to purify our environment. Here are three of our favorites. Do not forget to click on the links for more information on the other plants.​
 Areca Palm formaldehyde, xylene and toluene
Snake Plant benzene, formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene 
Money Plant 
benzene, formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene

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Love the garden infographic on ​The NASA guide to air filtering houseplants
Ted talk  by  Kamal Meattle How to grow fresh air


​The number 1 issue with our indoor plants is over watering. The root system not only needs water but great porosity for increased oxygen to survive. When a plant becomes waterlogged the root cells will rot creating an optimal environment for fungal and bacterial infections to thrive. Here are a couple of ideas to help your plants flourish in your home. 
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Check what soil is best for each plant! Depending on what plant you decide to go with will depend on what soil media is best.
 
Make sure you pick a pot with great drainage! Do Not add rocks to the bottom of the pot to help with drainage it will not work.
Water has natural abilities to bind to itself and with other objects. The rocks will trap the water increasing the likelihood of root rot in
your plants.
 
Use Wild Valley Farms Wool Pellets!
 They are especially great for indoor plants because they can reduce the ​chance of overwatering.
​They absorb and retain water and nutrients keeping it in the soil and wicking the extra water away from the root system.  ​

Using  Intelli-Mulch or another high-quality  soil topper will protect the quality of your soil. It will increase moisture content by reducing evaporation and can also help regulate 

soil temperatures.

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Are your gardens ready for the temperatures to drop?

9/2/2021

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​In the gardening world no character is more feared  than Jack Frost. 
All of our hard work and efforts to grow a beautiful and enjoyable garden can in one cold night turn black.  While all of us want to enjoy the cooler days of fall and bask in the glory of our harvest, the thought of Jack visiting keeps us up at night. 
Have we done everything in our power to protect our wonderful garden? 



 A few years ago after slipping on a nice warm wool jacket in the fall.  I thought to myself that I wish I had something warm to put around my plants.  The next spring we were contacted by a hat maker, asking us if we could use some of their rejected hats for our wool pellet fertilizer.  Upon receiving the first shipment we quickly realized that this wool had a different purpose.  At Wild Valley Farms, we have long asked ourselves, “How can we apply wool’s protective qualities to frost above the soil?” With the help of a friend who was searching for a purpose for her unusable wool hats we found the perfect answer.
Woolly’s Frost Guards were created to be the perfect warm wool jacket to protect our gardens when Jack Frost inevitably comes to visit.  


Woolly's Frost Guards
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SUSTAINABLE,
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Wild Valley Farms Tip! 
​Woolly’s Frost Guards can be placed in your gardens both dry or wet for protection.
On the colder nights to protect your plants from extreme temperatures we suggest creating a plant igloo.  To do this lightly spray your Woolly’s Frost Guard with water before placing it
​over the plants.
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Click here to READ MORE ABOUT Dr. Geoff Naylor and the Australian Commonwealth Scientific Research Organization’s study
​THE WOOL FIBRE AND ITS APPLICATIONS.
Did you know? A kilogram of dry wool placed in an atmosphere of air saturated with moisture releases about the same amount of heat as that given off by an electric blanket running for eight hours. This is because wool is Hygroscopic. Hygroscopy is the phenomenon of attracting and holding water molecules via either absorption or adsorption from the surrounding environment, which is usually at normal or room temperature. 
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Water and Wool are your answers for protecting your garden from
​Winter Weather!
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​The National Gardening Association created a helpful tool to show the first and last freeze dates based on your zipcode.  To find out when Jack might be coming visit check out the  Frost Dates Calculator.  
check your local weather reports and know how your specific plants will be affected by the different temperatures. Most Gardeners frost days are based on 32 Degrees.
Thank you for reading!
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FROST for 15% off your next Wild Valley Farms order!
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The No. 1 Plant Family for a successful Fall Garden

7/22/2021

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“For man,  Autumn is a time of harvest, of gathering together.
​For nature, it is a time of sowing, of scattering abroad.”  -  Edwin Van Teale
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Though it’s mid-summer, there is still plenty of time to start on a garden that’ll produce well into the fall.  A majority of our Wild Valley Farms family are located in Utah, California, New York.  So, we’ve put together a list of fall vegetables perfect for growing in these states and their surrounding areas! The lists for each of these states are consistent in that they all include Leafy Greens.
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UTAH    
 -Leafy greens
 
-Carrots           
-Beets             
-Peas              
We suggest planting nursery seedlings in mid-July.

CALIFORNIA
-Lettuce        -Beets
  -Carrots        -Chard
             -Parsley        -Parsnips       
      -Broccoli      -Potatoes
-Cauliflower
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The hardiest vegetables for California weather include onions, cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, brussels sprouts, spinach, turnips, radishes, and asparagus. 
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     Start seeds in mid-July in doors, plant in mid-August: 
-Broccoli      
-Cauliflower
 -Leafy greens
 -Squash            
​NEW YORK
​Plant direct seeds in
​mid-July: 

-Carrots
-Legumes
-Beets     
-Turnips   
-Radish  
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Thanks for reading! What are your favorite fall-time vegetables?
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Sow the Seeds of Summer

7/9/2021

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Wild Valley Farms has a growing community of friends in Northern California! 

Gardening in the heat can be tough! Are you frustrated with what to grow on the sunny west coast? Now (early July)  is the perfect time to sow the seeds of those heat-loving vegetables. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and cucumbers thrive in the heat. Think of all the delicious late-summer meals to be made with these vegetables. YUM! Below, we’ll highlight each of these vegetables, the qualities that make them perfect for this time of year, and some great summer recipes. 

Tomatoes
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Tomatoes require at least 6 hours of sunshine a day, this is great news for our California gardners! The more solar energy tomatoes receive, the more fruit they produce. However, excessive heat waves are damaging to the growth of this fruit. We suggest planting your tomatoes in an area that receives morning sun.
Check out these gorgeous tomato recipes! We think that caprese salad looks so refreshing. https://www.eatwell101.com/summer-tomato-recipes

Peppers
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Peppers do best in 70-90 degree weather, also needing 6-8 hours of sun per day! The best peppers for growing in hot environments are California Wonder and Keystone. In fact, California is responsible for nearly 40% of all USA bell peppers! How great do some steamy fajitas sound for a summer dinner party?
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https://www.cookingclassy.com/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas/


Eggplants
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Eggplants are heat-resistant vegetables, perfect for harvesting in late-summer. They grow quickly, and need a sunny location with rich, well-draining soil. We recommend Globe Eggplants for your warm areas like California! So, any fans of Olive Garden’s Eggplant Parmesan? We’ve got you covered. ;) https://flavorite.net/copycat-olive-garden-eggplant-parmigiana/

​Cucumbers
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Ideal temperatures for cucumbers are between 50-95 degrees. They thrive in full-sun and heat! If you’re looking for the best heat-resistant cucumber, try the Olympic or Thunder! Here’s another refreshing summer salad!
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https://www.fivehearthome.com/tomato-cucumber-salad-with-olives-and-feta/


Thanks for reading! Readers in hot, sunny areas- what are your thoughts? Have you had success with any of these vegetables? Let us know!

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Keep your plants healthy while on vacation!

6/10/2021

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It happened again. You watered and prepped your plants, put them in the sunniest spot, sent them good vibes, and still you returned home to shriveled carcasses of what once was.  
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How do you set your plants up for success this summer? This is a highly searched question on the internet. Our answer? Wool Pellets!

If you’ll be away for a short enough time that you don’t want to hire a plant-sitter, leave them with all-natural, eco-friendly Wool Pellets from Wild Valley Farms. Wool Pellets fertilize and are designed to hold in 20% of their weight in water, helping you to reduce watering of your indoor and outdoor plants!
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You’ll never come home to dead plants again. 
Wild Valley Farms- Dedicated to helping you grow big, healthy plants- naturally.  
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The Cardboard Boat Sails Again

7/5/2019

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I know what you are thinking.
CARDBOARD boat????  You can't be serious.  Cardboard soaks up water -- you'd be nuts to make a BOAT out of cardboard!!!
Well that is exactly what I thought too.

But to participate in the Morgan County 4th of July Cardboard Boat Regatta, you have to make a boat out of cardboard.  The other thing you can use is duct tape -- which we feel is the real secret to success.  The more duct tape the better.  (In fact sometimes I think the better name should be the Duct Tape Boat Regatta.)  But before I tell you all the secrets, first I will tell you about how the whole thing got started.

One thing you should know about The Compost King he that he is full of ideas.  (Some of them are brilliant, and some of them are crazy ;)).  He also is involved with the Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce.  Four years ago, the chamber had a meeting and were trying to brainstorm ideas to improve the County's Fourth of July Celebration.   The Compost King said, "I have a great idea that I think would be really fun and  work well because of the river that runs right through the fairgrounds and park.  I can tell you the idea, but I am so busy with other things right now, I cannot do anything to help make it happen." 

They wanted to hear the idea. 

"A cardboard boat regatta.  The boats could be in the morning parade (thus adding to Morgan's Fourth Parade), and the boats could run the river in the hot afternoon.  It would be fun for spectators and participants alike."

Then he left the meeting.

The people in the meeting loved the idea, and it took off like wildfire!  Several people called him that first year and said, "You won't believe what you started with your idea!"

Though I must admit, when he first told me about it, I thought he was crazy. 

The first year, most of the boats went down pretty fast (as in sunk underwater!), but there was one boat (the winning boat) that made it to the end all in one piece -- and with the riders still dry!  So then we knew it was possible and everyone really seemed really excited to scale it up for the next year.

That second year Wild Valley Farms entered it's first boats.  We did two.  A LARGE BARGE and a WOOL SKIFF.

At first we looked it upon online and considered boat patterns and designs.  But when we finally got down to it, we had to make do with the cardboard shapes that we had.  And we just started covering everything in duct tape!!!  
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The WOOL SKIFF did so well that afterwards we put it on a shelf in the shed and saved it.  This year the boys wanted to lengthen it (hoping to stabilize it better).   So we added a little more cardboard and a lot more duct tape.
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Then they hopped in.

Cardboard and duct tape.  Down the river.  Dodging boulders and low hanging tree branches.  

This event was fun to do and fun to watch. ​
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This post has had little to do with gardening, but what I wanted you to learn from it is this:
1. Don't be afraid to speak up and plant a little seed of an idea (even if your wife thinks you are crazy), you never know what it might become. :) 
2. Things that you think are impossible may be possible with enough duct tape.

I hope that you had a fun and adventurous 4th of July.  I hope you are finding a way to stay cool and that you are keeping all your plants hydrated and lush and enjoying the beautiful sunshine. 

Happy Gardening and Happy Fourth.  I love this country.

-The Compost Queen

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Calculating Mulch/Compost for your Yards

5/29/2019

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Warmer weather means spending more time outside which also means more gardening! There are so many different products that are needed to get your garden started. Lets talk about the two main products:  compost and mulch. But just how much compost and mulch do you need for your yards? Do you know the difference between compost and mulch and also why they are needed? Lets get down to the nitty gritty and explain it all.

Calculating 

To make it simple, here is a step by step on how to calculate how much your yard requires.
First measure the area of you garden (Length x Width).
Divide the area of you garden by 27
Finally, Divide your answer by 6 for 2 inch deep soil. Divide by 4 for 3 inch deep soil, or divide by 3 for 4 inch deep soil.

What is Compost? 

What exactly is compost? Compost is a biologically active material that results in decomposition of organic matter under controlled circumstances! Compost is considered a conditioner, not a fertilizer  because it can retain and make existing nutrients readily available for plants! Wild Valley Farms sells its on compost called Terra zest. Our premium organic and all natural Terra Zest is a special blend of manure, sawdust, and hygroscopic fiber (wool). We combine these products carefully to ensure your plants, lawn, trees or garden vegetables can get the full nutritional value needed for root development. Our premium Terra Zest will help your soil retain moisture and works as a slow release fertilizer that lasts all year long, (unlike chemical fertilizers that only last for a few weeks), and our Terra Zest won’t burn your lawn or plants. It is safe for use around children or pets immediately after use. Best part about our Terra Zest?  It's all natural, organic and local!

To learn more about Compost visit:
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What is Mulch?

One last product to talk about! Mulch. Mulch is easy, it can either be any organic or non-organic matter. It is something you put down over top of the soil. A few of the benefits from mulch is that it can help regulate soil temperatures and prevent weeds. Score! It also comes in 5 different colors.. Colored Mulches are a great way to add color and personality to your home or business while suppressing weeds and helping to maintain moisture in your soil.
Hopefully this quick how to post helped with deciding on how much compost and/or mulch needed for your yards! Compost and mulch are great additives to plants and lawns. They both bring out the best in the plants and have some of the most amazing benefits. So why not click on the two products listed below and get them into your yards today! 

Terra Zest

Terra Zest for your garden, flower beds, or anywhere you want to improve your soil and retain moisture. Try planting your tomatoes straight into Terra Zest, you will love the results!

Price is per cubic yard(a yard is about a pickup load), and will cover about 162 sqft 2 inches deep.


Delivery is ONLY available in Utah and Western Wyoming.


Add in the comments when your preferred delivery time would be and we will call to finalize.


Read more about Terra Zest and how to use it in your garden and flowerbeds:

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Colored Mulches

Our premium-colored mulch is made from kiln dried wood which is why it holds it's color for 2 years before fading. 

Price is per cubic yard(a yard is about a pickup load), and will cover about 162 sqft 2 inches deep. 

Choose which Color you want by checking the small color box, then you can choose your Quantity. 


Delivery is ONLY available in Utah and Western Wyoming.


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4 No Effort plants for a Fool Proof Landscape

4/28/2019

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We all love things that are easy and fool proof. You would never guess that they are plants that are easy and fool proof! Win win! Wether you are hands on or just want something to help make your yards look beautiful during the spring and summer time, This is for you!
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Texas Ranger

Spring is all about the colors! And this plant has a vibrant purple color that will stand out! While this plant may look like it takes a lot of effort but it's one of the easier ones! The Texas Ranger is built tough, it can survive on little water. So all you have to do is plant in full sunlight and water during warm summers or in a time of a drought! Easy peasy!

Gold Thread Cypress

More of a shrub person? Good news because this is a low maintenance shrub. So it looks perfect for both foundation and accent planting. Sweet! The gold thread cypress also is a compact habit and is slow growing, which means it requires very little pruning! Who doesn't love that? This beautiful golden, evergreen color will shine bright all year long!
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Blue Mist Spirea (Blue Beard)

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Maiden Grass (Chinese Silver Grass)

Blue is the color for this shrub and will bring light to your gardens or yards! You might have also heard this shrub called by another name, the blue beard. This shrub is heat, drought and deer resistant. Triple win there! The blue mist spirea does its best in full sun or partial shade. It's low maintenance in the summer, but will need a little more pruning to keep the blue mist spirea growing strong. 
While it has the word grass in it's name, it will stand out above your regular grass! One of the best qualities of the maiden grass is that it is resistant to drought, disease, deer, rabbit and any other pests that might show up In your yards. The one downside is that it can be invasive in some states, but most ornamental varieties shouldn't pose a problem. Maiden grass is cultivated to be sterile when its sold.
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As with any plant, flower or shrub, do your research before deciding what to plant and taking care of it once it is inserted into your gardens! Whether you love shrubs or flowers, there is a plant for everyone! Depending on your style, there is more high maintenance and ones that are very low maintenance! We also carry some awesome supplies to help keep your gardens looking beautiful and strong all year long! 

Wool Pellets

$12.99
Wool Pellets are 100% Raw Wool from sheep, that adds nutrition to your plants. Wool Pellets are a 9-0-2 grade fertilizer. Wool Pellets will help hold water helping to reduce watering by 25% while still keeping the porosity in your soils. An 8 oz bag will cover about 15 square feet and is enough for at least 6 gallons of soil if used as directed. They are the perfect addition for both your outdoor gardens and your indoor plants.
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Soft Soil

$42.00

A perfect blend of our screened topsoil and our premium compost. This is a great product for raised bed gardens!


​Price is per cubic yard (about a pickup load) and will cover about 162sqft 2 inches deep.


Delivery is ONLY available in Utah and Western Wyoming.


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Terra Zest

$40.00

Terra Zest for your garden, flower beds, or anywhere you want to improve your soil and retain moisture. Try planting your tomatoes straight into Terra Zest, you will love the results!

Price is per cubic yard(a yard is about a pickup load), and will cover about 162 sqft 2 inches deep.


Delivery is ONLY available in Utah and Western Wyoming.


Add in the comments when your preferred delivery time would be and we will call to finalize.


Read more about Terra Zest and how to use it in your garden and flowerbeds:

Terra Zest Premium Organic and All Natural Compost - Wild Valley Farms Product Highlight

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