About Blended Earth
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A History Lesson on Blended Earth
While growing grass has always been my passion, growing other things is a close second. Most people in the agriculture business like to grow things and most of us pay as much attention to the roots and what’s below the surface as what is on top. Mushroom compost has always offered a tremendous growing medium to gardeners as it offers a host of nutrients with multiple crop/seasons staying power.
The main drawbacks being access to the product coupled with the difficult task of breaking it up into smaller bits to become plant available. It doesn’t seem to matter how much you rototill mushroom compost; it only gets so small.
We inherited a recipe and process for making mushroom compost more plant accessible and through trial and error, we have improved both the recipe and process to bring Blended Earth to the market. For many years we have been delivering Blended Earth to the local Columbia, SC area master gardeners, landscape contractors, homeowners, and golf courses. It is with great enthusiasm that we now take a leap and begin large scale production in an effort to get more product into more people’s hands.
Blended Earth is a superior growing medium that truly stands out. It surpasses nearly all commercially available products, requiring only the addition of plants and water.
Don’t just take my word for it; try it yourself and experience the remarkable difference in yield and flavor. We welcome your feedback on social media and encourage you to share your experiences with friends. Blended Earth can make anyone look like a skilled gardener!
Why Choose Blended Earth?
Blended Earth is your go-to solution for transforming your lawn and garden into a lush, thriving oasis. This premium product is based on high-quality mushroom compost, which originates from the substrate used by commercial mushroom farms.
After the mushrooms are harvested, the substrate is composted for several weeks and then sterilized to create a nutrient-rich base. By repurposing this substrate, Blended Earth not only provides an eco-friendly gardening solution but also ensures that your plants receive an optimal blend of organic matter.
What sets Blended Earth apart is our unique formulation process. We take the sterilized mushroom compost and enhance it with a proprietary mix of additional ingredients using state-of-the-art blending equipment. This meticulous process results in a complete, ready-to-plant soil that is rich in essential nutrients and boasts a balanced composition. Blended Earth is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, and we explicitly avoid using any human waste in our products.
Blended Earth is versatile and ideal for a wide range of gardening applications. Whether you are setting up raised bed gardens, caring for your lawn, nurturing trees and shrubs, potting plants, or installing new sod, this premium soil will provide the necessary nutrients and support for long- term robust plant growth.
With Blended Earth, you can elevate the health and beauty of your garden while remaining confident in the quality and safety of the soil you are using. Discover the difference that Blended Earth can make and watch your garden flourish like never before.
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What Is Blended Earth and Its Uses:
Blended Earth is a high-quality soil product made from mushroom compost. The compost is created using nutrients from commercial mushroom farms to enhance mushroom growth. After harvesting, the compost is carefully sterilized and recycled into Blended Earth. We add our special ingredients to create a complete, ready-to-plant soil.
Blended Earth can be used in vegetable gardens, flower beds, as a soil amendment for new sod and topdressing for existing lawns. It provides soil conditioning, proper drainage, and does not contain synthetic compounds or human waste.
Raised Bed Gardening
Raised bed gardening is a popular technique for growing flowers and vegetables. There are various materials you can use to build a raised bed, such as landscape timbers or stone products. You can also find ready-to-build raised bed kits at garden centers or big-box stores. It is recommended to build your raised bed to a depth of at least 6” to 8”.
Before building your bed, remove any weeds or vegetation in the area. Place a thin layer of newspaper in the bed and wet it down to keep it in place. Fill the bed with Blended Earth to a depth of 6” to 8” for optimal results. Now you can start planting your flowers or vegetables.
No additional amendments, including fertilizer, are needed since Blended Earth is a “ready-to-plant” soil. Water your plants regularly throughout the growing season. For the next season, apply a thin layer of Blended Earth on top of your bed and till it into the existing soil. This will replenish nutrients and loosen any compaction. Over time, you may notice the settling of the Blended Earth, which is normal for any soil. By adding Blended Earth every growing season, you won’t need additional fertilizers.
Repair and Care for your Lawn
When repairing bare spots in your lawn, using sand is not an effective solution. Sand only levels uneven areas but does not provide nutrition for grass. Instead, use Blended Earth for more successful repair. Remove dead grass and debris from the bare spots and loosen the soil. Fill the area with Blended Earth and level it. If the bare area is larger, you can use sod to cover it. The more area you cover, the faster the damaged areas will fill in.
Blended Earth is also great for topdressing your entire lawn. Fill a wheelbarrow with Blended Earth and distribute it in mounds across your yard. Use a flexible leaf rake to gently brush the mounds into the turf for even coverage. Topdressing with Blended Earth will provide remarkable results and eliminate the need for additional synthetic fertilizers.
Tree and Shrub Planting Made Easy
For successful tree and shrub planting, use our Blended Earth soil. Dig a hole that is wider and slightly deeper than the root ball of the plant. Fill the bottom of the hole with Blended Earth, adjusting the depth so the top of the root ball sits 1” to 2” above the surrounding soil. Backfill the hole with Blended Earth and skip the need for additional amendments or fertilizer. Finish off by adding a layer of mulch over the newly planted area.
Premium Potting Soil for Containers
Blended Earth as a potting soil is perfect for container gardening, free of large sticks, twigs, or bark. It provides the necessary nutrition for your plants without the need for extra fertilizer. The soil conditioner in Blended Earth helps retain moisture and provide drainage for your container plants, whether your project is big or small.
Area Calculator
Use the Lawn Area Calculator to get an estimate of how much sod you’ll need for your project.
How to Use the Area Calculator
- Begin by entering an address into the search bar. Example: 1111 Street St, City, SC 12345
- Select the depth (Under the map)
- Double click a starting corner on the map.
- Single click all other corners, then click the starting corner dot to complete the area.
To reset the map use the reset button at the bottom.
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