Regardless of which type of mulch you prefer for your garden or landscaping, you’ll need to do some calculating to determine how much to purchase. Guess wrong, and you’ll either come up short or end up with a surplus. Here’s how to do the math to make sure you get the amount right. Calculating the […]
Technically speaking, you could buy sod anywhere online or at a big box store. But, if you want your Northern Utah lawn to really flourish, you recommend choosing the locally-grown sod from The Dirt Bag. What makes our sod so special? Let’s look at the differences between our high-quality Utah sod, as compared to the […]
Did you know that using mulch, compost and soil amendments can take most of the hassle – and back-breaking work – out of gardening? Every backyard gardener knows the challenges of preparing the soil for planting every year, which typically involves tilling the soil to break up the dirt and mix in whatever amendments are […]
Great garden soil provides not only the support to hold up your plants but it also provides essential nutrients, moisture and oxygen. All of these elements are crucial for healthy plants, trees and shrubs. But, unless the texture of the dirt allows for adequate drainage, your plants may be denied some or all of these […]
In Utah, lawn fertilizer use is a frequent necessity. Our abysmal soil offers little help for turf grasses struggling to survive during the Northern Utah summer. Unless performed correctly, however, fertilization can be harmful to local ecosystems and the overall environment. The best approach is to choose a product that is designed for local growing […]
Today’s mulch delivery almost guarantees that your garden will thank you later. Mulch is important for enhancing the health and appearance of your landscape and garden this season, but you will enjoy its benefits long after this year has passed. Why Is Mulch So Darned Important? Two words: Utah soils. In Northern Utah and all […]
Landscaping rock and decorative gravel provide the perfect backdrop for installing a water-saving xeriscape at your home or business. Xeriscaping has become a popular substitute for traditional landscape designs because it provides a host of benefits for the environment as well as your budget. Here in Northern Utah, this beautiful style of planting fits perfectly […]
You often hear the terms garden soil and potting soil or potting mix used interchangeably; however, these are two very different products. For all of your gardening and landscape projects, using the right type of dirt can make all the difference for growing beautiful, healthy plants that require less water and maintenance. What is Potting Soil or […]
Good, rich garden soil is the secret to success when creating above-ground planter beds. Raised-bed gardening is all the rage today in Northern Utah, thanks in large part to the questionable quality of our native soils. But this approach to gardening has several other benefits as well. Unfortunately, even the most well-designed raised beds won’t […]
As spring moves toward summer, the orders for play sand delivery start rolling in. Sure, our fleet of delivery trucks is still busy with top soil, gravel, mulch and sod deliveries some of the time. But the appeal of summer afternoons spent playing outside with the family really motivate our customers’ creativity. The play sand […]
