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Mulch Now to Decrease Yard Work

Garden Mulch
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 […]
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Should I Buy Compost or Make My Own?

How to make your own compost
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. […]
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8 Tips to Make a Healthy Garden

The Dirt Bag Healthy Garden
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 […]
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This Is Why Topsoil Matters

The Dirt Bag Screened Topsoil 1
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, […]
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Creating a Spooky Garden for April Fools’ Day

Spring Garden Ideas
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 […]
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Pros and Cons of a Family Garden

Family 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 […]
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How to Store Extra Mulch, Compost and Garden Soil

Landscape materials delivery in Salt Lake City
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, […]
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Schedule Mulch Delivery to Prepare for the Utah Winter

Mulch delivery in Salt Lake City
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 […]
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Top 5 Reasons to Use Landscaping Rocks for Garden Edging

Landscape rock delivery in Salt Lake City
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 […]
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Bagged Mulch or Bulk Mulch – Which Should You Buy?

Types of mulch: pros and cons
Is bagged mulch your best bet? Or is buying bulk mulch a smarter way to go? Generally speaking, the decision comes down to the scale of your project and whether or not you have room to accommodate a big pile of mulch. However, there are good reasons to go with each option. Here, the professional […]
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