Soil 101: Starting from the Ground Up
- B&K Garden & Landscape Supply
- May 17, 2023
- 2 min read
Whether you're planting a veggie garden, designing annual containers or amending the soil in your flower beds, choosing the correct soil will play a large part in your growing success.
Here are some guidelines to help explain the different types of soil and how to use them in your gardening projects:
B&K Garden Mix
- Excellent for veggies, garden beds, trees & shrubs
- Available in bulk
Compost
- Adds nutrients and organic matter
- Holds moisture
- Use to topdress flower beds and vegetable gardens
- Available in bulk
Turf Mix
- Great for lawns
- Available in bulk
Steer Manure
- Ideal for new and established lawns, around shrubs & trees, on flower beds and vegetable gardens
- Available in bulk and in 10kg bags
Bark Mulch
- Ideal for top-dressing flower and garden beds
- Helps reduce weeds, retain soil moisture, reduce erosion and stabilize soil temperature while improving the aesthetic of your garden
- Two colours available: Bright Red-Brown and Dark Brown
- Available in bulk
Fish Soil (Organic)
- Exclusive and premium blend of rendered fish and peat moss that provides a rich organic media suitable for all trees, shrubs, and even bedding and veggie plants
- Optimal for use when transplanting trees or shrubs - this media will give your plants a jump start in their new home! The organic matter holds moisture making it a sound choice for container growing and rejuvenating tired soil.
- Ready-to-use from the bag, no fish odor
- Available in 24L and 50L bags
Bagged Potting Mix
- Nurseryland All Purpose Mix - specially formulated for growing plants and flowers in containers. Available in 24L and 50L bags
- Nurseryland Container Mix - specially formulated for growing plants and flowers in containers. Lightweight soil that holds moisture while allowing drainage. Available in 50L bags
- Nurseryland Organic Potting Soil - Ready to use organic and natural potting mix perfect for growing vegetables and herbs. Available in 20L and 45L bags.
Bulk Products
Our Bulk Yard is always open for pick-up of Garden Mix, Turf Mix, Compost, Steer Manure and Bark Mulch. You can purchase these products by the tractor scoop (1/2 cubic yard) or by the 5-gallon pail. Visit our Products page for more information.
Delivery of bulk products can also be booked! We deliver anywhere on the Sunshine Coast and can usually accommodate same-day delivery. Call us at 604-886-0924 to schedule a delivery!
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