When we think about plants, we usually think about beautiful blossoms that bring pops of color and joy into our yard and life—not scary carnivores that are better suited to horror movies. However, in the spirit of the haunting season, let’s take a look at some of the more insidious plants from around the world. […]
Fall is in the air and with it comes new seasonal tasks, such as raking up leaves and collecting fallen fruit from the summer harvest. Leaves can be a fantastic form of mulch, but it’s not quite as easy as simply letting them sit where they fall. A lot of people think of raking leaves […]
Is your landscaping project better suited for sand, soil, or a combination of both? Ultimately, sand is a type of soil, as is peat, silt, loam, and clay. All of these soils are created when rocks are broken up, usually by natural forces like salts, wind, or water. Soil is actually a pretty broad definition, […]
If you’ve ever admired a neighbor’s flawless, lush, green yard, it’s a good chance it’s made of sod. It’s nearly impossible to achieve a perfect lawn with anything except sod—which is why golf courses almost exclusively use sod. Sod can be a great way to get the yard of your dreams, but unfortunately, there’s a […]
It’s rare that such a stunning landscape material is both completely natural and—relatively speaking—affordable. Rocks as a landscaping design are far from a short-lived trend, and they fit with any style of home, existing landscape design, or region. For those who prefer their yards to look a little more natural and serve as an oasis […]
If you really want to decrease your carbon footprint, a great way to do so is by creating your own compost from food and yard scraps. However, it’s virtually impossible for home-based compost to have the right makeup and quantity for all your composting needs—instead, think of home composting as a supplement to the high-quality […]
A raised garden bed is a beautiful addition to any yard and can increase a home’s curb appeal dramatically. However, before you start planting and gardening, you need to consider what type of soil to use in these beds, and The Dirt Bag can help. Besides looking gorgeous, a huge perk of a raised garden […]
At The Dirt Bag, one of the most common questions we get is what type of mulch is best. There’s no single answer because it completely depends on your gardening goals. You need mulch in your garden because the right mulch helps you save water, fight weeds, and keep pests at bay. This means healthier […]
Landscaping rocks can beautify your garden while helping to keep maintenance (and weeds) to a minimum. The Dirt Bag offers a wide variety of landscaping rocks in various colors and sizes along with free delivery. Humans have used rocks as decoration since the beginning of time, with cavemen creating pictures in them and our ancient […]
Perennial flowers give you the opportunity to try out new aesthetics in your yard while also supporting local wildlife. Utah provides a rich environment for a range of native flowering perennials, and The Dirt Bag provides all of the garden soil and mulch you need to help create a gorgeous and environmentally friendly yard for […]
