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What to Look For When Buying Screened Topsoil

Screened Topsoil

  As any experienced gardener will tell you, the success of your gardening efforts hinges on the quality of your soil. That’s why choosing the right type of soil – particularly screened topsoil – is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Whether you’re crafting a garden that’s the envy of the neighbourhood or sculpting Read more

How Worm Castings Improve Soil Quality

Worm Castings Improve Soil Quality

When it comes to gardening and agriculture, having good soil is essential for healthy plants. Healthy and fertile soil sets the stage for robust plant growth and abundant harvests. One secret ingredient that can work wonders for soil quality is worm castings. These amazing organic fertilizers have incredible benefits for your soil. In this blog Read more

The Role of Fertilizers in Soil Health

Feeding Fertilizer for Healthy Soil

  Like all living things, plants need an abundance of nutrients to grow and flourish. These nutrients are embedded in the soil. You may have heard that fertilizers play an important role for soil health, and healthy soil equals healthy plants, but how does fertilizer work? Think of fertilizer as a vitamin supplement the soil Read more

The Impact of Soil on Plant Health

Hand grabbing soil from group with plants in the background

  If you have ever owned a garden or planted a seed, you will know that soil is an important part of plant life and our ecosystem. It purifies water, prevents drought and houses plants. Soil quality impacts plant health in many ways. Soil holds plant roots and supplies and stores the necessary microorganisms, water Read more

How to Choose the Right Type of Landscaping Rocks for Your Garden

different kinds of landscaping rocks in garden

  Rocks are a great addition to a garden landscape. They add texture and provide a low-maintenance, long-lasting cover for the soil and its surrounding environment. Rocks come in different sizes, textures, and colours. Besides beautifying your garden, rocks can be used to control weeds, reduce soil erosion, and keep pests away. Rock landscapes can Read more

The Difference Between Topsoil and Compost

Understanding the different components of your garden beds is an integral part of becoming a better gardener. Fertilizer, topsoil, compost and mulch may all bear similarities to one another, but each is a distinct product with a specific purpose. Additionally, they all require certain conditions to be most effective, making it essential to understand the Read more

How to Work With Contractors

How to Work With Contractors - Soil Kings - Landscape Supplies Calgary

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

New! Purple Sparkle Rock

Calgary Landscape Supply Yard

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

Early Mulching for Your Garden

Early Mulching for Your Garden - Soil Kings - Landscape Supplies Calgary

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

Limestone for Landscaping

Limestone for Landscaping - Soil Kings - Landscape Supplies Calgary

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