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Feb 15
1 min

All About Soil & Mulch

Ever wonder how and when to use certain soil blends, composts, and mulches? Bates Nursery Landscape Specialist Justin Morris goes best...

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Living Soils: The Key to Healthy Gardens

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Jan 6
3 min

Living Soils: The Key to Healthy Gardens

“The soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all. It is the healer and restorer and resurrector, by which...

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Jan 5
3 min

EarthMix® Garden Products: Success Begins at the Ground Level

This article appeared in Edible Nashville, The 2021 Green Issue. See it here. Ever wonder where the garden soil that you purchase comes...

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Oct 9, 2020
1 min

How to Repot a Fiddle Leaf Fig

When repotting a fiddle leaf fig (or any houseplant), it is important to use a quality potting medium so that your plants can thrive....

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Expanded Shale: How To Use It In The Garden

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Aug 22, 2020
3 min

Expanded Shale: How To Use It In The Garden

Expanded shale is a soil amendment that is gaining popularity among gardeners in the United States, and for good reason. It can retain...

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Aug 22, 2020
1 min

Soil Prep for Fall Gardening

Feed your soil for a productive fall garden. Learn when and how to apply compost, what soil products to use for what applications, and...

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Jul 8, 2020
3 min

How to Use Coconut Coir

Heralded as a sustainable alternative to peat moss, coconut coir is quickly becoming a mainstay for gardeners who want to improve soil...

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The Benefits of Adding Gypsum to Clay Soil

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Jun 25, 2020
2 min

The Benefits of Adding Gypsum to Clay Soil

Nearly everyone who has a garden in the Southeastern United States is familiar with clay soil. The heavy, dense soil that covers much of...

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May 21, 2020
2 min

Calcium: How It Improves Plant Health

Have you ever grown tomatoes only to have them rot on the vine, starting with the blossom end of the fruit? Or perhaps the tender new...

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How and When to Use EarthMix® Garden Soils and Amendments in Your Garden

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Mar 31, 2020
4 min

How and When to Use EarthMix® Garden Soils and Amendments in Your Garden

Here at EarthMix®, we know that the success of your garden starts from the ground up. Soil health is critical for bountiful vegetable...

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What is Humic Acid and How Does It Benefit Your Garden?

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Jan 23, 2020
3 min

What is Humic Acid and How Does It Benefit Your Garden?

Humus is considered the holy grail of garden soil. This rich, dark substance is valued for its fertility and its ability to radically...

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What are Mycorrhizae in Soil and Why Do they Matter?

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Dec 16, 2019
2 min

What are Mycorrhizae in Soil and Why Do they Matter?

Mycorrhizae is a term that gardeners may be familiar with. Many garden soil products and amendments boast beneficial mycorrhizae, and...

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What is Carbon in Soil and Why Does it Matter?

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Dec 7, 2019
3 min

What is Carbon in Soil and Why Does it Matter?

Carbon is one of the most abundant elements on Earth. It is the common element in all known life—carbon can be found in humans, plants,...

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Nov 15, 2019
3 min

How Winter Benefits Your Garden

Learn what happens in your garden over the winter months. Use EarthMix® Garden Products to make the most of the dormancy season.

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Oct 23, 2019
3 min

Container Gardens That Span The Seasons

Don’t let winter stop you from having beautiful greenery at your home. Simple fall containers can thrive through the winter months,...

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Oct 8, 2019
2 min

Fall Gardening To-Do List

Catch up on fall gardening projects with some help from our handy to-do list. Make the most of the season with these tips and tricks.

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Sep 19, 2019
2 min

Fall Gardening: What to Plant Now

The days are getting shorter, and you know what that means-fall planting season is upon us. Learn tips and tricks for your fall garden.

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