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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

$45.00

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.


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

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Terra Zest

$42.00

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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6 Flowers that Bloom all year

4/23/2019

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One of the best things about spring is all the beautiful flowers. There are so many different shapes, sizes and colors! But one of the down sides is that some types only last for a certain amount of time. Have you ever wondered what flowers could last all year long? Wether you are an experienced gardener or just starting out, here are six different and unique flowers that bloom all year! 

Bigroot Geranium

Well that's a mouthful! This is probably one of the easiest flowers that you could get! The first quality of this flower is that it is not affected by bad weather- either lack of water or extreme heat! Do you have a shady spot in your garden? Well good news because this flowers thrives in the shade! Also it's a good way to keep animals out of your yards because they won't eat this flower because of its lack of taste. I'd say that's a win!
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Ajuga

I'm just pulling out all these funny sounding plant names right? This flower is great because it has very unique green leaves and beautiful blue flowers! It's also mainly a ground plant, so it can take up a lot of space. Make sure you have enough room in your gardens! But if there is room for the beautiful plant, you won't be disappointed!

Purple Coneflower

This flower is probably one of the more tricky ones. But don't be afraid to give it a shot! The purple coneflower is better planted from the middle of the summer to the beginning of autumn. It's also requires forty degrees in temperature and it grows up to three feet tall! So if you are willing to take on a little more effort with the purple coneflower, it will definitely stand out! 
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Black-eyed Susan 

Have you ever heard of the Black-eyed Susan? Maybe not since it's mostly grown in Germany! However, it's becoming more common and has   spread all over from the Czech to the United States because of it's amazing ability to reproduce! The best time to plant the Black-eyed Susan is from the beginning of March till the end of May! Then it will flower from June till September. This is also another one of the tall flowers, it grows up to two feet tall! 

Pink Astible

If you are a fan of color, this flower definitely lives up to it name!  The pink astilbe also requires a little bit more of hard work! It needs lots of water and no more than thirty degrees Fahrenheit. You would want to plant it from the middle of summer to the beginning of fall. The best thing about the pink astilbe is that it doesn't  matter being in a spot that is sunny or shady! 
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Threadleaf Tickseed

While this name may scare you away because it has the word tick in it, but it won't bring them to your yards! This flower is probably one of the easier ones because it can be planted anytime from the summer to the fall. Do you love tall flowers? Good news, because this flower grows up to eighteen inches tall! That will definitely stand out! Majority of the time, you will find this flower planted with high quality wood work decoration. 
These are just a few of the many flowers that bloom all year. Need some supplies to help you get started or just to top off your stash? Check out are awesome supplies! 

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.
Free Shipping on orders of 4 or more!
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Intelli-Soil potting mix

$22.50
Intelli-soil is a premium potting mix that is made from Coir, Terra Zest, and Wool Pellets. Intelli-soil is light and fluffy and will hold 40% more moisture while maintaining good drainage for strong root development. The perfect potting mix for both your indoor and outdoor pots. Plants in Intelli-soil have gone up to 7 days before signs of wilt.
​Intelli-soil comes in 1CF bags.
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Soft Soil

$45.00

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.


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

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Nutriwool Pot

$11.99 $9.00

25% OFF


Nutriwool Pots are a 2.5 Quart fabric pot that are made in the USA. 


Nutriwool pots will help air prune roots and will hold water better than any other fabric pot. Are 100% bio-degradable and will help feed plants when pots are placed in the soil. 

You can transplant without taking your plant out of the Nutriwool Pot as the pot will breakdown when placed in the soil. 

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How to Choose Plants for your Garden

4/8/2019

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Spring is finally here! Which means warmer weather, longer days and gardening. Gardening can be a fun  way to get out of the house and get into the sun! With so many different types of flowers, bushes and trees to choose from, how can you know which ones are right for you and your garden? Here are a few helpful tips on choosing the right plants for you!

1. Decide on Color Scheme

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Seems simple right? Maybe even kind of silly. But deciding on your color scheme is the one of the first steps in planing your garden! We usually recommend a max of three colors in a single garden bed. Or if you are feeling a little bit more on the wild side, totally feel free to chose more colors or less! It's your garden, you decide!

2. Vary Shape, Size and Texture

Here is the second step. Try varying the shapes, sizes and textures of plants when planning your garden. Add a little dimension and interest! Tall and thinner plants, like evergreens, add interest between shorter, more rounded bushes. Then there is plants with thinner leaves, or grasses, that look good next to plants with  more broader leaves. 
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3. Where is the Sun?

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Who doesn't love the sunshine? I know I do! I love the sun shining through my windows in the mornings. You know who else loves the sun? Plants! That seemed like a silly question, because we all know that plants need the sun to help them grow! However there are three different types of plants. Shade, part shade and full sun plants. Here's the breakdown. Shade plants, such as Primrose, Lungwort and Foam Flower, require only less than four hours of sunlight per day. That's easy! Part shade plants like, bluebells and lily's only need four to six hours of sun. Then there is the full sun plants, like daisy's and sunflowers need at least six hours of sun per day!

4. Consider the Size of the Plants Purchased  

Do you know one of the common problems with gardening and planting flowers? Getting plants that are too big! It's really easy to look at the current size of a plant in a pot and plan accordingly to that! But did you know that plants actually grow bigger once they are in the ground? You don't want to crowd the plants because then you're going to have do extra work of moving them around later. Just make sure when you are purchasing the plants, you know how big they will be once full grown.

5. Soil

This is an easy one! We all know that plants need some type of nutrients to help them grow. Soil is a main factor! With soil being such an important factor, two great soils are intelli-soil and soft soil. Our intelli-soil is great for house plants, hanging pots and even outside plants! It's specially formulated growing mix to help your plants grow and great looking plants with little maintainance. It's also enriched with wool pellets  to help through whole growing season! Soft soil which is another great option it is packed with nutrients and it's great for raised garden beds! Don't forget your wool pellets! Wool pellets help your gardens by holding up to 20% their weight in water so it reduces the amount of time spent watering, they also wick away water to help reduce overwatering and they increase porosity for optimal root growth!  

Intelli-Soil potting mix

$22.50
Intelli-soil is a premium potting mix that is made from Coir, Terra Zest, and Wool Pellets. Intelli-soil is light and fluffy and will hold 40% more moisture while maintaining good drainage for strong root development. The perfect potting mix for both your indoor and outdoor pots. Plants in Intelli-soil have gone up to 7 days before signs of wilt.
​Intelli-soil comes in 1CF bags.
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Soft Soil

$45.00

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.


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

Shop

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.
Free Shipping on orders of 4 or more!
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Wool Pellets: How they help hold nutrients
There are definitely more tips and tricks when it comes to picking flowers for your garden and these just a few! Always remember that it's your garden, so you do what you want! Make it your own, add your style, interests anything! Show us pictures of your gardens in the comments below! 
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      • Woolly's Frost Guards
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