Lady Bug Soils
Passionate Gardeners Dig Our Dirt Soils are the foundation of any planting. Good soils produce good plants. Gardeners who have ever labored over plants struggling in poor soils know the value of that foundation. The proper ratio of soil, organic matter, minerals, nutrients, micro-organisms and pore space is critical, whether gardening in actual garden soil or in containers. Lady Bug brand knows the difference between plain old dirt and rich productive soil. It’s the difference between a plant simply surviving – and thriving. With decades of experience along with laboratory testing behind our recipes, gardeners can trust Lady Bug Brand to bring success to their gardening experience.
Rose Magic
This is a Cadillac of Soils. This is a balanced blend of five types of composts, reclaimed composted topsoil, decomposed granite, Glittering Greensand and expanded shale. The Rose Magic is modeled by the research done by the Soil Food Web, Inc. We then asked a group of Rosarians to put our blend to the test. This group included amateurs, award-winning and professional Rosarians. They successfully grew a vast variety of roses. The Rosarians are enthusiastic about Glittering Greensand and expanded shale. Glittering Greensand adds beneficial iron and potassium which helps to grow strong roots. The Expanded Shale was included in a study by Dr. Steven George of Texas A&M. The study showed plants are able to grow deeper and stronger roots when expanded shale is added to a heavy soil. The expanded shale is now recommended for use when planting Earthkind Roses.
You can plant directly into the Rose Magic or use it as an amendment. Rose Magic may also be used as a planting medium for large containers.
Ingredients: Four types of superior quality compost, reclaimed composted topsoil, decomposed granite, Glittering Greensand and expanded shale.
Hill Country Garden Soil
A balanced blend of five types of composts, mineral sands, and reclaimed composted topsoil. The Hill Country Garden Soil is modeled by the research done by the Soil Food Web, Inc. This blend contains both fungal and bacterial microorganisms which make it perfect to plant an array of plants in a garden at one time. Ideal for vegetable, herb and flower gardens, native and xeric landscapes. For natives and xeric landscapes, mix one part Hill Country with two or three parts of existing soil and use little or no fertilizer.
For Trees and Shrubs use the native existing soil to back fill mixed with up to twenty percent Hill Country as an amendment in the top four inches.
Vortex Potting Soil
High performance formula consisting of a blend of five beneficial compost, mineral sand, expanded shale and perlite. We add Biozome to further increase microbial activity. The Vortex Potting Soil is modeled by the research done by the Soil Food Web, Inc. The Vortex Potting Soil can be used for all your container gardening needs. If you should decide to start seeds, please be sure to screen the Vortex due to the expanded shale and mineral sand. You can successfully grow house plants, annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, citrus, succulents, and cacti in this potting soil. The Vortex Potting Soil is compost based and will produce a leachate of compost tea. We recommend that you protect sensitive surfaces from staining.
