A well-designed landscape can significantly enhance the curb appeal of any home. One versatile and visually appealing option to achieve this is by incorporating landscaping rocks. In this blog post, we’ll explore the various ways you can use landscaping rocks to transform your outdoor space into a stunning masterpiece. From pathways and garden borders Read more
Our aggregates are available in a range of styles, sizes and types. We carry decorative and construction aggregates that can be used for many different purposes in gardening, landscaping or building. With all the possibilities and varieties, it can become almost overwhelming to choose the right option for your garden. This is why we’ve put Read more
Many types of Earthworms (such as Red Wigglers) and plants evolved together in perfect symbiosis. Earthworms are adapted to eating decaying organic matter. As plants grow and stems, leaves, roots, and other plant tissues are shed, they mix into the soil, where the worms thrive on a steady diet of decomposing foliage. In turn, the Read more
Calgary’s climate isn’t super conducive to the lawn grass that most homeowners try to grow. Perhaps this is why so many lawns in Calgary are often a dormant, yellow-brown as July ends and August begins. Calgarians who are tired of fighting mother nature have turned to landscapers to create beautiful, low maintenance yards using a Read more
With the snow at the end of August striking Canmore, it’s fair to say that winter weather seems to be coming to Alberta earlier and earlier each year. Ideally, homeowners will mulch in autumn before the first frost, but if you haven’t got around to it just yet, that doesn’t mean you should shrug mulch Read more
One question we hear over and over again is, “How does buying bulk through Soil Kings help me save money?” It’s a valid question, and we think that the answer becomes clear once you’ve done the math. If arithmetic isn’t your idea of fun, you’re in luck — we did it for you. How the 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 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 favorite when it comes to aggregates for Calgary landscapes. We know why; because this aggregate is Read more
