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• Regionally formulated by professional horticulturists to best suit your local garden soils

• Improves soil structure by adding organic matter

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Black Gold® Natural & Organic Garden Soil 0.07-0.03-0.03

Bags/Garden Area TableGARDEN SIZE (SQ FT) 2-INCH DEPTH 3-INCH DEPTH 6-INCH RAISED BED*

24 5 bags 8 bags 8 bags

48 10 bags 16 bags 16 bags

72 15 bags 24 bags 24 bags

96 20 bags 32 bags 32 bags

*Mix equal parts Black Gold® Garden Soil with topsoil or native soil, mixing at a 3-inch rate.

Cleaning: Clean beds are better beds. Remove old blossoms or browning stems from garden flowers. Once vegetables have stopped producing, remove the old plants to reduce the chance for insect and disease problems. At the end of the season, cut back perennials, remove old annuals, and add fresh mulch to your beds.

Watering & Feeding: All new plantings require regular water and fertilizer for good growth and establishment. Determine the moisture needs of your plants before establishing a regular watering program. Start a supplemental feeding program one week after planting. Consult your local garden center to determine the best year-round feeding program for your specific plants’ needs.

Bed Prep: Fill raised beds by blending equal parts topsoil or native soil with Black Gold® Natural & Organic Garden Soil. For in-ground gardens, cover weed-free beds with 2-3 inches of amendment, work it in using a hand spade or rototiller, then level the soil with a hard rake. (Use the table below to determine bag numbers needed for your garden.) For individual plantings, amend planting holes as needed.

Design & Planning: Design beds using plants with similar light, soil, water, and nutrient needs. Consider height, color, and texture when designing for curb appeal. Choose low-maintenance varieties that look great all season and require less care. Plan beds for the right season. Cool-season flowers and vegetables can endure mild spring frosts, while warm-season flowers and vegetables must be planted after the threat of frost as passed.

Planting: Follow special tag instructions when planting nursery grown plants. Dig a planting hole slightly wider and no deeper than the root ball. If the roots are densely entwined, gently loosen them for better soil-to-root contact. While planting, work in amended soil around the roots to remove air pockets. Mulch newly installed plants (without covering their stems) to increase water retention.

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Sizes Available:1.0 CFIngredients: Bark, compost and Canadian sphagnum peat moss