If you’ve ever seen a neighbor’s yard go from completely dead and full of debris to stunningly gorgeous, that’s the magic of sod. The term “sod” simply refers to grass with a small layer of soil held together by a root system. Sometimes there is also a thin layer of a biodegradable material. Sod can […]
Right now is the perfect time to take care of annual mulching. Early birds are rewarded with less yard work in the summer and autumn. However, only a good mulch—whether you choose organic or inorganic—is going to do the trick. Mulching leads to efficiency because good mulch dramatically reduces weed growth while helping to retain […]
The easy answer is both! In an ideal world, you’d naturally be able to make your own, perfect compost via food scraps alone, but that’s just not the case for the vast majority of people. Compost is essential for your yard and garden because it can help and correct every issue you might be facing. […]
Whether you consider yourself equipped with a green thumb or a black thumb, there are some basic gardening tips to keep in mind. What does gardening and the holiday season have in common? Quite a bit—you can garden year-round depending on where you live and your penchant (or not) for indoor potted plants. Some plants […]
The health of your soil is important at every level. However, natural topsoil is at a high risk of being wasted—in fact, one geomorphologist, David Montgomery, estimates that 24 billion tons of topsoil are lost annually. He discusses this issue in his book Dirt and points to civilization in general as the cause. “Topsoil” refers, […]
Are you normally a fruit trees and pastel flowers type of gardener? With April Fool’s Day just around the corner, maybe you’re ready to take a walk on the spooky side and feature some black plants in your garden, along your trellis, or featured on window sills. You don’t need to completely redo your garden […]
It’s easy to romanticize gardening and certainly, for some people, it truly is the most enjoyable way to get outside, get some exercise, and reduce stress. However, for families, professionals, or simply those who live in a region with extreme temperatures, the idea of gardening can be more appealing than the reality. Not everyone is […]
Did you end up buying more mulch, compost or garden soil than you need? Don’t throw the extra landscape materials away or leave them exposed to the elements – taking either of those actions is like putting cash in the trash. Instead, take the time to store your surplus mulch, compost and garden soil properly, […]
Don’t wait too long to schedule mulch delivery. Applying a thick blanket of high-quality organic mulch in the early winter days is one of the easiest and most effective ways to preserve the health and beauty of your Utah landscape. Winter mulching offers clear benefits in areas that get freezing temperatures. Here, we explain why […]
Many different materials can be used for garden edging. But given the choice, many northern Utah homeowners go for landscaping rocks over bricks, low hedges and plastic, wood or metal strips. Why is this? Actually, gravel or cobble is ideal for several reasons. Here, the professional team at The Dirt Bag shares a few of […]
