Living Earth - Knoxville

06/19/2026

What happens to your green waste after it leaves the curb? 🌿♻️

Watch as District Manager Judd walks through what can (and can’t) go in your green waste recycling bag, then takes you behind the scenes to see the process in action.

From leaves, brush, and tree limbs to grinding, processing, and hauling, every step helps turn organic materials into useful products that support landscapes, gardens, and communities.

One important reminder: If it’s not organic, please don’t put it in the bag. Plastics, glass, and other non-organic materials can contaminate the recycling process.

It’s sustainability in action - from collection to transformation.

06/18/2026

Knoxville, we’ve got you covered. 🌱

Whether you’re refreshing your landscape, building a garden, or looking for quality mulch, compost, and soil, Living Earth has three convenient locations serving the Knoxville area:

📍 Solway
8707 Joe Daniels Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931

📍 Rutledge Pike
6323 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920

📍 Middlebrook Pike
2601 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921

Stop by to explore our products, ask questions, and find the right materials for your next project. Need green waste recycling? We can help with that, too.

We’ll see you in the yard!

06/16/2026

Fresh cucumbers. Squash. Okra. A thriving garden. 🌱

One of our customers shared these photos after using Living Earth Organic Compost, and we couldn’t help but share them!!

Compost is often called “black gold” because healthy soil is the foundation of every great garden. We’d say this harvest speaks for itself. 🍅🥒🌽

Show us what you’re growing this season!

06/11/2026

Our team is getting ready for today’s FIFA World Cup matchup between Mexico and South Africa. 🇲🇽🇿🇦

One of the things we love most about Living Earth is the people. Different backgrounds, different stories, different teams to cheer for, but all part of the same team at the end of the day.

Kickoff is almost here. Who are you rooting for? ⚽️❤️

06/05/2026

🌎 World Environment Day 🌱

Nature does a lot for us. Today is a good reminder to return the favor.

Plant a tree. Support pollinators. Improve your soil. Compost your yard waste. Spend time outdoors.

Small actions can have a lasting impact on our communities and the environment.

At Living Earth, we’re proud to help turn green waste into products that support healthier landscapes and greener communities.

06/04/2026

to one of our favorite mulch reviews ever. 👇

“This mulch is the goodest thing in the world.” – Charlie, age 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We’ve received a lot of great feedback over the years, but that one still holds up. 😂

From professional landscapers and contractors to backyard gardeners and future mulch experts riding in dad’s pickup truck, we’re proud to provide products that help projects of all sizes come to life.

And apparently… Charlie-approved Texas Hardwood Mulch. 🌱

06/03/2026

Planning a garden? Working on your lawn? Installing new landscape beds? Before adding fertilizer or soil amendments, consider starting with a soil test.

The University of Tennessee Soil Management Lab serves homeowners across Tennessee, including the Knoxville area, and offers testing for lawns, gardens, flower beds, and landscapes. Results can help you better understand your soil’s nutrient levels and pH so you can make more informed decisions—and the results are ready in ~7 days! 👏

A little testing now can save time, money, and frustration later.

Learn more:
https://soillab.tennessee.edu/soil-testing/

06/01/2026

From Knoxville to Nashville, we’re grateful for the customers who continue to support Living Earth and take the time to leave reviews. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Whether it’s dropping off yard waste at Solway, picking up materials at Middlebrook and Rutledge Pike in Knoxville, or visiting Centennial and Elm Hill Pike in Nashville, these comments are a reminder that great customer service and helpful crews still matter.

Special shoutout to Antwon and the Tennessee teams for representing Living Earth well every day. 🌱

And to everyone leaving 5-star ratings (even the ones without comments), thank you. We see them all, and we appreciate every one of them.

05/29/2026

Successful planting starts with understanding your environment. 🌱

The USDA Agricultural Research Service Plant Hardiness Zone Map is a helpful tool for everyone from professional landscapers and growers to home gardeners planning their next flower bed or vegetable garden.

The map helps identify which plants are most likely to thrive in your region based on average winter temperatures, but factors like sun exposure, drainage, humidity, soil moisture, and local microclimates matter too.

Whether you’re managing a large landscape project or planting around the backyard patio, use resources like the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, local master gardeners, and your Living Earth organic soil, compost, and mulch pros!

👉 https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

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