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Category: Soil

Growing Plants in Containers: Which Soil is Ideal?

Growing Plants in Containers Which Soil is Ideal
For garden planters, the soil in your backyard is far from ideal. Because of the limited space, the growing medium needs to have enough air circulation and appropriate drainage. Our poor natural soil here in Utah tends to accomplish quite the opposite. Furthermore, bugs and weed spores may be present, which might further impede growth. […]
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Essential Landscape Materials Delivered to Your Home

Essential Landscape Materials Delivered to Your Home
As spring approaches, it's a good idea to make sure you have everything you'll need to update your garden and yard after the winter. What happens if you're not sure which things to purchase? The best choice for you will depend on your unique gardening objectives. These four landscape items are crucial for spring for […]
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Nature's Blanket: Mulch, Bark, and Topsoil for Winter Gardening

Mulch, Bark, and Topsoil
As winter unfurls its icy tendrils, gardeners around the world prepare their green sanctuaries for the chilly months ahead. While many plants retreat into dormancy, the garden itself doesn't sleep—it transforms. One of the best ways to ensure the vitality of your garden during winter is by mulching with a protective layer of organic matter, […]
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How to Use Soil Amendments in your Houseplants

How to Use Soil Amendments in your Houseplants
Houseplants can be tricky, and even the greenest of thumbs can struggle keeping their houseplants alive for a long time. The key is consistently knowing what they need when they need it. One of the most important aspects for healthy plant growth is using appropriate soil and maintaining the balance. Because your houseplants probably vary […]
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What’s Going on with Your Soil?

What’s Going on with Your Soil?
If you’ve visited our website before, you probably know by now that the health and quality of your soil is the foundation of a successful (or unsuccessful) garden. Many diseases and issues begin in the soil. PBS Utah published an article regarding healthy soil in Utah with data from soil science experts at Utah State […]
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Tips for Keeping Your Lawn Beautiful

Tips for Keeping Your Lawn Beautiful
Sprawling, green lawns are the norm in Utah. Even though we’re an arid, desert climate, a lush, soft lawn is important to most people in the state. These lawns are often not sustainable, and the overuse of water and fertilizers is a practice we all need to steer clear of. This isn’t to say that […]
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Improving Heavy Clay Soils

Improving Heavy Clay Soils
Many areas along the Wasatch Front contain heavy clay soils. Compacted clay soil in your lawn and garden area can make for tough planting, but don’t get discouraged. Clay soil also offers great benefits, it just may take a bit of work and some high-quality amendments to get it where you want it to be. […]
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Veggie Garden Design Ideas

Veggie Garden Design Ideas
Starting a new vegetable garden project or looking to revamp your current setup? We’ve got some great ideas for any size yard. Square-foot gardening layout – This method is all about efficient use of space. Typically, you’d start with a raised bed that has multiple 4x4 foot boxes with a lattice laid across the top […]
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Tips for Tomato Growers

Tips for Tomato Growers
A fresh garden tomato delivers a taste that is out of this world. You remember what that store bought tomato tasted like in January? Us too, which is why we’re so excited to get started on some gorgeous tomato plants. To grow juicy, full-flavored tomatoes, we offer these great tips. First, start off by rotating […]
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Utah Soil Facts

Utah Soil Facts
Pop quiz! Do you know what the state soil of Utah is called? Utah’s state soil as listed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is called Mivida (mee-vee-duh). Mivida is not legislatively established, but the unofficial soil type is widespread across Utah, especially in the southeastern portions of the state. The soil covers over […]
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