Creating a flower bed that delivers colour, texture, and lasting health starts long before you put the first plant in the ground. Many gardens fail because the bed was rushed, soil conditions were overlooked, or plants were chosen without considering location and maintenance. If you want results that look good in the first season and Read more
When planning a landscape project, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is selecting the right base and surface materials. Two of the most versatile and visually appealing choices in Calgary are Rundle rock and Rundle fines. But what’s the difference between the two, and which one is right for your job? Understanding the Read more
Landscaping rocks are a popular choice for making an outdoor space more visually appealing. They come in various colours, shapes, and sizes and can be used to create a wide range of designs and styles. Plus they are very durable and require minimal maintenance compared to other landscaping materials. If you want to transform Read more
Planting a garden can be a simple, rewarding and enjoyable experience with many health and environmental benefits. The best part is you don’t need a lot to get started. If you want to start gardening, we have some tips to help you make the most of your experience. In this blog post, we will Read more
Gardening season is a great time to take on some exciting landscaping projects. Landscaping projects require a lot of work, planning, and even more materials and can range from simple DIY projects to complex designs that require professional assistance. Whatever you choose, you can make your landscaping projects easy with Soil Kings. At Soil Read more
Composting is the superhero of waste management, turning your food scraps and yard waste into a powerful nutrient-rich soil amendment that can be used to fertilize plants and gardens. By recycling biodegradable material, you create an ideal environment for bacteria, fungi, and other decomposing materials like worms, sowbugs, and nematodes to work their magic. Read more
Creating a healthy and visually appealing lawn requires more than just watering and mowing. The quality of the soil beneath your grass plays a crucial role in determining how vibrant and resilient your lawn will be. This is where screened topsoil for lawn care becomes essential. Screened topsoil has been filtered to remove debris Read more
For those considering expanding their green thumb to its truest potential, there is no better way to experiment, learn and thrive than to tackle a veggie garden. Having a space to grow vegetables not only provides you with seasonal foods but also adds a lush variety of colours and aromas to your outdoor space. However, it’s Read more
Mulches are a crucial building block for any landscaping project and as with any mulch, their makeup is made up of a wide variety of materials that each have their own purpose-built applications. With our options, you have access to the types of mulch you require to get your outdoor projects up to speed in Read more
Our regular customers love the convenience of ordering our products online and having them delivered the next day. They appreciate that it’s simple to browse through our products and to then buy online without having to come by our location. But for some of the folks who are new to buying soil, mulch, and aggregates Read more
For many Calgary homeowners, their garden and flower beds are their pride. They spend long hours carefully keeping their yards pristine, and that means providing plants with only the best top soil, composts, and mulch. Similarly, we know that landscapers throughout Alberta want to craft beautiful yards using superior soil to ensure their hard work Read more
At Soil Kings, we’re proud to offer Calgary and area a great selection of some of the best mulches available. From Bowcrow Mulch, made from an aromatic blend of shredded pine and spruce bark, to our vibrant Red Mulch, dyed with natural, vegetable-based colour, we like to think we provide Calgary landscapers and homeowners with Read more
There are many Calgarians who cherish having a lush, green lawn. They take the time to carefully mow it every week; they weed and water to keep it looking pristine, and they genuinely take pleasure in having a beautiful lawn. As for the rest of us, mowing and watering can feeling like a big headache. Read more
Animal waste, or manure, may be one of the oldest fertilizers in the book. People began farming over 10,000 years ago, and we’ve been using manure to help grow the best crops for much of that time. But just because manure is one of the first forms of fertilizer discovered by people doesn’t make it Read more
Worm castings are considered by many experts to be nature’s optimal plant food. Worm castings are known by a variety of names, such as vermicast, but the reality is worm castings are worm poop. The worms are supplied with a constant meal of mostly high-quality leaf and yard scraps and waste, and they turn it Read more
If you search the internet, it’s not hard to find hundreds of ideas for using rock in your landscaping. For those of us in the Calgary area, incorporating more rock and less grass into our yards just makes sense. Our weather jumps around like a yo-yo, and we rarely get enough rain to keep grass 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
Creating a vibrant and flourishing garden starts with one essential ingredient: the right soil. Whether you’re growing lush flowers or robust vegetables, choosing the right garden soil mix is key to ensuring healthy growth and bountiful harvests. At Soil Kings, we provide high-quality garden soil mixes tailored to different needs. Our blends are specifically 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
