Did you know the soil that you use will greatly impact the health of your plants? Certain plants need certain types of soil for their draining abilities, water retention levels, and beneficial nutrients. Our native Texas soils often lack the vital ingredients that our plants need to thrive. When you plant with quality garden soil, you are creating the proper environment for a vibrant and happy garden!
3 IMPORTANT BENEFITS OF PLANTING WITH QUALITY GARDEN SOIL
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BENEFICIAL NUTRIENTS
Rich soil contains beneficial ingredients that our native soils can lack. Choose a soil that is full of organic matter and minerals which are essential to keeping your plants healthy. These nutrients help fuel plant growth.
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MOISTURE CONTROL
Maintaining the proper moisture levels will keep your plants thriving. Each plant has different water requirements, and it is important to use the best soil that fits those needs. Our native soils can be full of heavy clay particles which retains too much moisture, or our Texas soils can be too sandy which creates conditions that are too dry. Choosing a quality garden soil will provide will retain the moisture levels and drainage that your plants need.
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AERATION & SOIL STRUCTURE
Just like us, our plant’s roots also need oxygen to survive. This is possible through the proper soil structure. Wet or dense soil can hinder root growth, while overly aerated soils lack the support that the roots need to establish growth. This can make your plants easily uprooted. Quality garden soil will provide a space that has good aeration and a sufficient soil structure for your plants.
We have the highest quality soils for your garden! Created by the experts, our new and improved formulas will keep your garden growing!
Calloway’s Premium Flowerbed Garden Soil
Calloway’s Premium Flowerbed Garden Soil provides optimal conditions for vibrant blooms. Our professional .1-.05-.1 formula is ideal for new and existing flowerbeds.
Calloway’s Premium Flowerbed Garden Soil contains water saving ingredients like expanded shale and coconut coir. Expanded shale loosens the soil to allow air and water to penetrate. Coconut coir provides excellent water-holding capacity while maintaining proper aeration in your soil.
The organic ingredients like composted rice hulls and pine bark, earthworm castings, and sphagnum peat moss help promote aeration, balance air and water around the plant’s roots for optimal growth, and they provide organic matter to enhance water and nutrient retention.
Calloway’s Premium Flowerbed Garden Soil also contains many beneficial ingredients like mycorrhizae to help transport and increase nutrient uptake and lime to help adjust soil pH levels ideal for plant growth. Plus, it contains a slow-release fertilizer to feed your plants for up to 6 months. Look no further for the best soil for your raised garden beds!
DIRECTIONS FOR NEW FLOWERBEDS:
- Remove rocks and debris in your planting area.
- Till top layer of existing soil with 3 inches of Flowerbed Garden Soil.
- Smooth surface and plant flowers.
- Water in your plants thoroughly.
DIRECTIONS FOR EXISITNG FLOWERBEDS:
- Mix 2 inches of Flowerbed Garden Soil into the topsoil.
- Water in thoroughly.
DIRECTIONS FOR RAISED FLOWERBEDS:
- Mix in equal parts of Flowerbed Garden Soil with the topsoil.
- Water in thoroughly.
Calloway’s Premium Tree & Shrub Garden Soil
promotes healthy plants in your Texas garden. Made with a blend of the highest quality ingredients for healthy trees and shrubs. It contains water saving ingredients like expanded shale and coconut coir to loosen the soil to allow air and water to penetrate and provides excellent water-holding capacity.
The organic garden soil ingredients like composted rice hulls and pine bark, earthworm castings, and sphagnum peat moss to promote aeration of the soil for rapid root growth and enhance nutrient retention. Beneficial mycorrhizae transport and increase nutrient uptake of the plants for stronger roots, and healthier trees and shrubs.
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING TREES & SHRUBS:
- Upon planting, treat new plants with Root Stimulator as directed.
- Dig a hole twice the diameter of the root ball.
- Mix in equal parts of Tree & Shrub Garden Soil with existing soil.
- Place root ball in hole and fill in with soil.
- Press soil around the plant and water in thoroughly.
Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil
Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil is perfect for your container garden creations! From hanging baskets to windowsill gardens, Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil has everything your plants need to thrive. Available in 2 sizes for all your potted plants and container gardening needs.
Our new and improved potting soil helps your plants get the best start for healthier, continued growth. Container gardens tend to dry out quickly, thus you need a quality soil to help maintain the proper moisture levels. Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil contains Hydrogel, also known as water holding crystals, to maintain moisture in the soil for your plants to use over time.
It contains the necessary organic and beneficial ingredients like include sphagnum peat moss, composted rice hulls, composted pine bark, earthworm castings, Dolomite lime, and trace elements. Plus, it is Silicon Enriched™. Adding Silicon to potting soil provides containerized plants the same benefits as those grown in the earth’s soil. Silicon has been found to improve drought tolerance, delay wilting, and to help increase stem strength in some crops.
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING CONTAINER GARDENS:
- Choose a container with a drain hole.
- Fill container with Container Potting Soil, leaving room for your plant.
- Create a hole in the soil larger than the root ball.
- Loosen the root ball and place your plant.
- Add more soil, leaving 1-2 inches from top, and pat lightly around the plant.
- Water in thoroughly and let drain.
- Add more soil if needed.
NATURAL & ORGANIC GARDENING
Want to grow organic? Choose from Calloway’s Organic Garden Compost, ideal for vegetable gardens, or Calloway’s Organic Container Potting Soil for edible container gardens.
Calloway’s Organic Container Potting Soil
Calloway’s Organic Container Potting Soil is made from the highest quality ingredients. Our .2-.04-.04 formula is ideal for all potted plants, container gardens, vegetable gardens, indoor plants, and hanging baskets!
The water saving ingredients include expanded shale and coconut coir for added moisture control. Additional organic ingredients include composted rice hulls, pine bark, earthworm castings, and peat moss to add good aeration organic matter to the soil for rapid root growth. Beneficial ingredients include Silicon, lime, and organic fertilizer to improve overall health and to feed your plant naturally.
Use just like Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil but grow organically!
Calloway’s Organic Garden Compost
Calloway’s Organic Garden Compost will give your natural garden a healthy start. Organic Garden Compost revives your soil and replenishes the organic matter that your plants need.
The organic ingredients, like composted rice hulls and earthworm castings, help promote aeration of the soil for rapid root growth, and they provide organic matter to enhance water and nutrient retention. Mycorrhizae transports and increases nutrient uptake to plants. Calloway’s Organic Garden Compost is ideal for flowerbeds, vegetables, herbs, fruits, and berries.
DIRECTIONS FOR ORGANIC GARDENS:
- Spread 3 inches of Expanded Shale onto the soil
- Till top layer of existing soil with 3 inches of Organic Garden Compost
- Smooth surface and add plants.
- Water in thoroughly.
DIRECTIONS FOR EXISITNG FLOWERBEDS:
- Mix 2 inches of Organic Garden Compost into existing soil.
- Water in thoroughly.
For all our soil directions, download our free PDF here!
SHOP GARDEN SOILS WITH EASE
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have convenient ways to shop for your garden soils! Shop our open-air plant stores, shop online, or call our store nearest you and place an order over the phone for Curbside Pickup!
Stop by today and explore the beauty of spring! Have questions? Contact our store nearest you! Our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals are here to help! We are here to help with garden soil preparation.
