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How to Prepare for Fall Mulch Delivery in Utah

fall mulch delivery
Are you planning to schedule mulch delivery soon? Experts recommend mulching soon after the first hard frost hits and, in northern Utah, that could happen any day now. When it comes to winter mulching, most homeowners put the focus on choosing the right product, deciding which garden beds need protection and determining how much material […]
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Should You Use Compost or Fertilizer in Your Garden?

compost or fertilizer
What’s the difference between compost and fertilizer? And which is the best choice for your garden? Knowing how to answer these questions might not be easy if you’re new to gardening. Compost is a mixture of decomposed organic matter, like plant waste and manure, and it works to feed garden soil. Fertilizer, on the other […]
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7 Advantages of Using Soil Conditioner in Utah Gardens

Soil Conditioner Utah Garden
Soil conditioner provides the optimal environment for growing vibrant and healthy Utah gardens. This soil amendment is made from expanded shale, or shale ore that has gone through a super-heating process in order to mimic the structural character and performance of pumice – a natural, but more expensive product. If you want healthier plant establishment and […]
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Winter Mulching for Utah Gardens

Winter Mulching Utah Gardens
Winter mulching can help shield your Utah gardens from the harsh effects of the upcoming cold season. In areas that get freezing temperatures in the winter -- like Salt Lake County and much of northern Utah – perennial plants, shrubs and trees become dormant to conserve energy and survive the cold weather. Much like a heavy coat […]
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Topsoil vs. Garden Soil – What’s the Difference?

Topsoil Garden Soil Differences
Many novice gardeners think topsoil and garden soil are one and the same, but that simply isn’t the case. Understanding these two types of soil and when to use them can make the difference between achieving your landscape goals and wasting your time and effort. Whether you’re filling raised bed planters, creating container gardens, topdressing […]
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Use Raised Bed Planters to Extend Your Growing Season

Use Raised Bed Planters to Extend Your Growing Season
Raised bed planters are ideal for Utah gardening projects from the early spring to the late fall. In fact, elevated planting areas can help you start your plants earlier in the year and extend your harvest well into the fall. And, when you call on The Dirt Bag for all your garden soil, mulch and […]
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Utah Sod Installation Tips from The Dirt Bag

Utah Sod Installation Tips from The Dirt Bag
If you’ve done any research on sod installation, you probably know you have to prepare the soil ahead of time. Getting the ground ready ensures that your turfgrass will take root and grow vigorously, giving you the lush, healthy lawn you want. While proper soil preparation is the key to success, Utah sod suppliers know several tricks of the trade that […]
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5 Garden Soil Tricks to Improve Your Flowers & Plants this Summer

Garden Soil Tricks to Improve Your Flowers & Plants
Is your garden soil dark, rich and robust, or is it sad and anemic-looking? In northern Utah, we’re notoriously plagued with poor-quality native soils. What makes our soil so abysmal? Typically, it’s a lack of organic matter. In fact, some estimates indicate that native northern Utah soil contains less than one percent organic matter. Organic matter is […]
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Add Utah Sod to Increase Your Home’s Value

Add Utah Sod to Increase Your Home’s Value
In Utah, a sod lawn improves the look of your home’s yard and provides you and your family with a lush, green playground for enjoying our delightful spring, summer and fall weather. But did you know that adding native Utah sod to your home’s landscape will also increase the value of your home? If you’re considering […]
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Top Dressing Uses in Your Utah Garden & Landscape

No-Till Gardening
Are you using top dressing in your landscaping and garden? You can top dress your lawn to help it thrive through even the hottest, driest months. In your planting and landscape beds, adding a layer of mulch or rock will help the soil retain moisture and provide a variety other benefits for your plants. At […]
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