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via Dennis Patton Special to the Star via Wild Valley Farms  via Adele Wilcoxen Let's get started with the basics of gardening. Soil or potting mix. We've all been there trying to decide what soil to use in our yards, gardens or plants. But have you noticed there are many of different types of soil? It can become overwhelming and frustrating! Well I'm here to break it down for you and address the real issue of gardening. Soil vs Potting Mix. SOIL via landscapeforlife.org  Let's get the first question out of the way. What exactly is soil? Soil is a mixture of sand, silt and organic matter that supports plant growth. Soil is not dirt. Plants grow in soil. There is a couple different options when it comes to choosing which soil is right for your needs! Top SoilThe first options is topsoil. Some topsoil brands have a mixture of a natural layer that has formed at the surface from rock, decomposition, wind and water movement. Or what you already have in your yards. Here at Wild Valley Farms we have a topsoil is that from farm ground and has been screened to create a premium consistent product that does not have any rock or other debris. Head over to our products page and check out our Topsoil! Enriched TopsoilOk, here is the second option, enriched topsoil. Enriched topsoil is a mixture of topsoil and organic matter or compost. The organic matter in enriched topsoil helps improve the quality of the soil for better plant growth. Ours is called "SoftSoil". Our soft soil is perfect for your raised garden beds or anywhere you need a ton of packed nutrients! Gardens will thrive on the range of nutrients needed to maintain root health and give you that beautiful garden full of fruits and vegetables. Now that we have broken down the difference between the two, how do you know which one to buy and when? If you are just looking to fill maybe some holes or spots in your yard, topsoil is your go to. If you are wanting to help your fruits grow and get all those pack nutrients, use enriched topsoil or Soft Soil. Potting MixNow we are onto the other side of gardening. When and why to use potting mix. Potting mix is used in container gardening, such as your big potter plants or the tiny seedling plants in your homes. The best quality potting mixes don't contain soil (dirt). We call it soil because that is what we grow plants in. Our intelli-soil is a special formulated growing mix that is ready to use in your raised garden beds, hanging baskets and outside pots! Who doesn't love a good ready to use mix? I know I do! Here are a couple cool facts about our intelli-soil!
5 Comments
5/3/2021 07:35:27 am
I want to do some gardening, but I want to make sure that I use the right soil. It makes sense that the correct mix of soil could be really beneficial for the health of a garden! I'll be sure to do some research to ensure that I get the right kind for my needs.
Kristine
7/27/2021 10:53:11 pm
Thank you for thoroughly explaining about the different types of soil. It gives us better ideas on which ones to choose. Also, for composting I have read about <a href="https://sdmicrobeworks.com/blogs/news/bokashi-composting-5-tips-to-help-you-start-your-home-composting-program">Bokashi Composting</a> that works easy and fast.
Kristine
7/27/2021 10:55:00 pm
Thank you for thoroughly explaining about the different types of soil. It gives us better ideas on which ones to choose. Also, for composting I have read about Bokashi Composting that works easy and fast. Check it out here https://sdmicrobeworks.com/blogs/news/bokashi-composting-5-tips-to-help-you-start-your-home-composting-program 11/22/2021 12:56:50 am
I am thankful that this post highlighted that when choosing gardening soil, it is important that we ensure we get the right type of soil. It makes sense as in doing so, it ensures that our garden is healthy and ready for growth. I will definitely be mindful of the type of soil I purchase an use for my garden. Leave a Reply. |
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