Food & Flowers Start Here: Soils, Compost, & Mulch

The Importance of Soil Health

A thriving garden starts with healthy soil that facilitates plant growth, nutrient uptake, and overall garden vitality. Healthy soil is rich in organic matter, beneficial microorganisms, and essential nutrients, fostering strong root development and plant resilience. It also improves water retention and drainage, reducing the need for excessive irrigation. By supporting biodiversity, healthy soil also helps naturally mitigate pests and diseases. Gardener’s Supply is proud to offer a variety of potting soils, bulk garden soils, compost, mulch, and other amendments to create, replenish, and protect the fertile foundation of your future food and flowers.

Get to Know Gardener’s Supply Soils, Compost, & Mulch

Our soil mixes have superpowers! And because soil is so important, we offer several different kinds to best suit your growing goals. The descriptions below will help you choose—or, use our handy Potting Soil and Fertilizer Finder.

Bulk Garden Soils & Mulch

Some of our garden centers offer bulk soils, compost, and mulch. Our carefully developed bulk garden soil mix is a custom blend of compost, sand, peat moss, pine bark fines, and silt. Need an extra boost? Our finely screened compost improves soil structure, reduces compaction, and promotes healthy root formation. Then, protect your hallowed ground with our dye-free mulches. We can even deliver right to your door! Call 802-658-2433 or click here to learn more.

Resource Library: Soils, Compost, Mulch, & Fertilizer

Soil Resources

There are many resources available to help gardeners looking to improve and maintain soil health. Websites like ours, local agricultural extension offices, and gardening books offer practical advice on soil testing, sustainable soil management practices, and more. By tapping into resources such as those listed below, you can learn how to sustain rich, resilient soil that feeds thriving plants and makes for long-term gardening success.

Compost Resources

Composting is a great way to enrich soil sustainably, and there are plenty of resources out there to guide the process. Look for content that covers starting and maintaining a compost pile or bin, composting methods including balancing green and brown materials, compost troubleshooting considerations, and applying compost effectively. Start with the below!

Mulch Resources

The benefits of mulching include moisture retention, temperature regulation, and weed control. Mulch also improves soil health by adding organic matter as it decomposes. Local gardening centers like ours, extension services, and online resources such as those below offer guidance on everything from choosing the right mulch for different plants and climates to application techniques to mulching with cover crops.

Fertilizer and Amendment Resources

Organic fertilizers and soil amendments such as bone meal, blood meal, fish emulsion, and worm castings can boost soil fertility and accelerate plant growth. The best natural products improve nutrient availability, promote microbial activity, and enhance soil structure. The following articles speak to our tried and tested fertilizer findings.