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 heated to 140° for three hours and sterilized to create a clean nutrient-rich base. By repurposing this substrate, Blended Earth not only provides an eco-friendly gardening solution but also ensures that your plants receive a rich blend of organic matter that lasts longer than competitive products
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.
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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Consumer FAQ's
Why should I purchase blended earth?
Anybody that grows anything in the ground or in a pot will benefit from using Blended Earth. In the early establishment of this product over 20 years ago, it was introduced to the Master Gardner’s of the Greater Columbia (SC) area and to this day they still line up every spring to get their fill of Blended Earth. The magic in Blended Earth is fresh mushroom compost. This proprietary blend stands out as a complete soil with excellent staying power and the ability to outperform other products making plants healthier, tastier and more attractive.
What is the appropriate method for fertilizing my vegetables, plants, or garden?
With Blended Earth no additional fertilizer is needed in the first year. Remember that potted vegetables and other plants come with plenty of slow release fertilizer and when planted in a fresh bed of Blended Earth, plants are not likely to need additional fertilizer. In the second season the soil can be freshened or replaced. We like to take out the old material, spread it in our yard and put in fresh Blended Earth every spring.
Is there any necessary preparation for my soil if I am planting in a new location?
Raised beds of Blended Earth require no other preparation other than choosing the best area for sunlight. Other garden areas need to have proper drainage, be relatively weed free, and have lost fertile soil.
Should I initiate my planting from seeds or acquire established plants?
Seedlings or established plants are both happy to grow in Blended Earth. Initiating planting from seedlings usually occurs indoors and takes great planning and offers a wider variety of plants, especially in the heirloom category. Potted or established plants give a great advantage in time and allow for more spontaneous plantings.
What are some of the most straightforward vegetables to cultivate?
The most popular vegetables for home gardens are tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, beans and carrots. Lettuce is largely planted as well but pay attention to your local climate as in the summer, many places are too hot to grow lettuce.
Is it true that tomatoes cannot be planted in the same soil two years in a row?
Yes, it is generally not recommended to plant tomatoes in the same soil two years in a row; this is because tomatoes are heavy feeders and can deplete the soil of nutrients, making it less suitable for subsequent tomato crops, and also because planting in the same spot can lead to a buildup of tomato-specific diseases and pests in the soil. To maintain healthy soil, practice crop rotation by planting tomatoes in a different spot each year.
What steps should I take regarding my vegetable garden space at the conclusion of the growing season?
Get ready for a winter garden! Blended Earth has great staying power to keep growing, so plant those winter vegetables and lettuce! If it’s too cold to keep gardening where you live, no further action is required. Any leaves that are present in the spring can simply be worked into the medium for added organic material.
What measures can I take to safeguard my plants against extreme heat and drought conditions?
Precautionary measures to safeguard against extreme weather should begin as part of the planning process for choosing the appropriate plants, growing medium and position of your bed or plantings. The sandier the soil, the more droughty the growing conditions. Blended Earth offers a great balance of sand and organic matter helping both retain proper moisture and providing for drainage. Some plants enjoy full sun while others prefer a bit of shade. Heat is relative to where you live and you need to choose plants that have a proven track record of success in your local climate.
Commercial/Wholesale FAQ's
Why should I consider offering Blended Earth to my customers?
Anybody that grows anything in the ground or a pot will benefit from using Blended Earth. In the early establishment of this product over 20 years ago, it was introduced to the Master Gardner’s of the Greater Columbia (SC) area and to this day they still line up every spring to get their fill of Blended Earth. All a commercial business needs to do is introduce this product to their most faithful customers and they will let you know this is the real deal.
I possess limited knowledge about soil. Why is carrying blended Earth a viable opportunity for me to pursue?
You don’t need to know much about agronomy to confidently promote Blended Earth. The rich organics of mushroom compost coupled with our perfect recipe and proprietary blending process should be enough to get you going.
As a commercial customer, where can I obtain further information regarding the sale and pricing of Blended Earth products?
Please use the contact information form provided for commercial sales within this website to reach out to us and we will promptly respond to your inquiry and provide you with the information you need to start selling Blended Earth.
I currently sell soil at my business. Will partnering with Blended Earth create a conflict with my existing products?
Most garden centers, hardware stores and big box stores sell competing soil products. We have found that the majority of these products are not complete soils, but rather amendments to improve existing soils. While Blended Earth can enhance any garden’s existing growing medium, it stands out as a complete soil with excellent staying power and the ability to outperform other products making plants healthier, tastier and more attractive. If this is a conflict with any existing products, we can live with that!
Blended Earth is not widely recognized in my region; how can I infiltrate the market?
All a commercial business needs to do is introduce Blended Earth to their most faithful customers and they will let you know this is the real deal.
I already sell several soil products at my business including mushroom compost. Why should I add another soil product?
As a complete soil, Blended Earth has proven to be as good as or better than almost every other competing product. As far as mushroom compost goes, what makes Blended Earth unique is that the mushroom compost we use is very fresh. Virtually all other commercially available mushroom compost products have gone through extensive exposure to the elements and/or dehydrating to make it much drier and less expensive to handle or ship. Through this process, the mushroom compost loses much of its fertile base and ability to hold water and nutrients. This is part of the magic that makes Blended Earth a superior option for a complete growing medium.