05/05/2026
Soil is arguably one of the most important parts of your garden… like a house… it is your foundation! Understanding the type of soil you have and investing in high quality amendments is truly key to your success.
A little back story: I recently moved this past year to a more rural part of Maine, I didn’t really know who were the best vendors and what I could trust so I experimented… and well you saw what happened 🥲
How to avoid my mistake👇🏽
- ask questions!!! A good retailer knows about their products, where they come from and what you can expect. Do your research on what you need for your specific space before and ask them what they recommend and why. If they don’t know or dismiss your questions maybe shop around a bit more.
- even bagged soil, mulch, manure etc can be problematic! Again…do your research on the brands available and what people are saying about it online. I won’t name names but I know of a few prominent brands that have had quality and pest issues as they’ve grown their businesses over the years
- shop as local as possible🫶🏽 this will likely limit any crazy invasive plant or pest issues from spreading. Since this laps in judgement I’ve gotten to know my local suppliers! I trust what they provide is high quality and I can count on it being consistent throughout the season.
What have been some of your early season blunders this year?! (COMMENT 👇🏽)
