Soil for Raised Beds from Kurtz Nursery and Topsoil in St. Louis

Raised bed gardening involves growing plants at a higher level than ground soil. It is usually undertaken to improve the aesthetic value of a garden. It can also improve the fertility of your garden, as soil for raised beds is typically much more suitable for growing plants than plain soil from the ground. There are a number of factors to be considered when choosing soil for raised beds, and soil for raised beds is usually customized to promote effective and sustained plant growth. Choosing the best soil for raised beds is hugely dependent on the kind of plants or crops that you wish to grow.

Regardless of what type or how much soil volume you need for your garden’s raised beds, Kurtz Nursery and Topsoil can help. We can supply and deliver topsoil and soil for raise beds in all quantities to clients all over the St. Louis area. To learn more about the types of soil for raised beds that we sell or to place an order for topsoil pickup or delivery, contact us today by phone at (636)332-1928.

Different Kinds of Soil for Raised Beds

Typically, individuals tend to grow small vegetables or flower bearing plants on raised beds. The best type soil for raised beds is determined by the properties of the plant being grown. It is important that the soil mimics the features of the ‘native soil’ in which the plant grows. Raised bed gardening can be cumbersome if not performed properly and with the appropriate soil.

Most soil for raised beds is made up of a blend of different materials. The following are some of the various composite materials used as soil for raised beds.

• Compost: One of the most common materials used as soil for raised beds is compost. Compost contains bacteria and microbes that stimulate plant growth. Compost is also rich in vital nutrients that plants need to sustain their growth. High quality compost will have a particular texture. It will not be heavy or compact. Quality compost will also not be malodorous. Good compost is typically made using processed sewage, manure, and other waste material.
• Peat: Peat or peat moss is another example of a commonly used soil for raised beds. It has a number of properties that are conducive to plant growth. Peat is typically used for plants that grow in soil that retain water heavily and are rich in nutrients. However, peat is mildly acidic and must only be used to grow plants that require a neutral soil pH.
• Coir: Coir can also be used as an alternative to peat. Coir is rich in nutrients and is efficient at retaining water. It is slowly gaining popularity over peat as a soil for raised beds, particularly because it can be sustainably harvested. Coir represents an environmentally conscious choice of soil for raised beds.
• Manure: While manure is typically part of compost composite, it is also effective on its own in growing plants on raised beds. That being said, manure will still need to be mixed with other chemicals in order to break down the high nitrogen content present within it. Excess nitrogen can have the same detrimental effects on plants as harmful chemical fertilizers do.
• Mulch: Mulch is known particularly for keeping soil loose. It is extremely useful in giving soil increased water retention capacity. Mulch is also relatively inexpensive and be procured easily. Typically, mulch is either mixed with other additives or added on top of the soil for raised beds.

Contact Us to Place an Order to Soil for Raised Beds

At Kurtz Nursery and Topsoil, we are leading topsoil suppliers in the St. Louis area. If you are looking for quality topsoil in any size quantity for any construction, landscaping, or gardening project call us today to learn more about our topsoil for sale or to place an order for pickup or delivery.