At Soil Kings, we have one of the largest lines of soil, aggregate, and mulch products in Calgary! Learn how to make the most of the soil you choose for your garden with this information on how it will help your garden in the long term. Soil comes in a diverse assortment, each one providing Read more
If you’ve read our previous articles, you understand how products like the garden mixes and compost offered by Soil Kings can benefit your garden. Now that you have a better idea of what kind of products you want to use, what should you keep in mind when it comes time to plant your seeds? Natural Read more
What on EARTH are worm castings? Pardon the pun, this article will guide you through why you’ll want worm castings as another ingredient in your garden. What Is It? First of all, what is worm castings? It is a soil amendment produced by the digestion of worms, coming out as a very very fine and Read more
What’s the biggest difference between our normal garden or soil mix and aged compost? The answer lies inside! Read on. The brilliant thing about aged compost is that it comes from organic materials which are quite fine and dry. This organic matter is loaded with nutrients and comes from our city’s own composting program. We Read more
To get beautiful flowers or lush vegetables in your garden this summer, it’s important to take care to pick which soil will work best. At Soil Kings, we offer two different garden mixes that are sure to give your garden that extra boost it needs to thrive over the summer. The 7030 Garden Mix It’s Read more
You may have seen on various packaging for different types of soil the words “screened” or “unscreened”. But what does this mean for the type of soil you need to buy? We’re here to give you the lowdown on screened vs unscreened soil, because understanding the distinction can make a huge difference for your yard Read more
Did you know Soil Kings offers special pricing for contractors? That’s right, we care about our strong relationship with landscapers in the Calgary community, so we’ve devised some tips for our non-contractor customers on how to best collaborate with landscape artists. The Best It’s important to remember when you are commissioning work for your lawn Read more
Soil Kings is excited to share this new aggregate for our Alberta customers: Purple Sparkle Rock! Read this article to receive a discount code for your purchases this May. Light Up Colours One of the best things about purple sparkle rock is the opposite effect it has on everyone’s mood when it rains. That’s because Read more
Make sure you pick up some mulch from Soil Kings this spring – mulching is an essential first stage in preparing your 2018 garden. Read this article and receive a discount code to get your healthy garden started! Different Types of Mulch At Soil Kings, we offer a variety of mulch for different garden aesthetics and Read more
We’ve got a great promo for you to get your garden started this spring. Find out how to get 10% off your transaction with a code at the end of this article! Uses of Limestone Limestone is an antacid, made up of calcium carbonate. Mushroom farmers will use limestone to counteract acidity on a top Read more
When you’re on a job, you’re managing a handful of tasks whilst trying to keep everything well timed in order to do a great job as quickly as possible. We want to help, so we’ve made our delivery and pick-up of products as efficient as possible. Next Day (Sometimes Same Day) deliveries or pickup are Read more
Mulch in gardens, flower beds, and vegetable patches is practically essential in our dry Calgary weather. But too much of a good thing does no good either! Read on to hear about the best practices for adding mulch to your landscape. What Does Mulch Do? Although we stock different varieties, the main purpose of any Read more
Here at Soil Kings, we’re very excited to share with you our new product: Alberta rainbow rock! If you need to change up your landscape, this addition to your garden is low maintenance and beautiful. Alberta Rainbow Rock is an Absolute Favourite when it comes to aggregates for Calgary landscapes. We think we know why; Read more
Do you ever wonder why so many green spaces in Calgary cover the top of soil beds with pieces of bark? It’s actually called mulch, and there’s many reasons why Calgary green spaces should use it to help plants grow! Keeping it Fresh: Firstly, it helps conserve the moisture of soil. Mulch helps prevent natural Read more
