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	Charcoal This is an excellent soil conditioner, especially for heavy soils. Use it to improve the soil’s texture, density, aeration and drainage. Charcoal can absorb excess moisture as well as remove odors. It is very effective in sweetening soils in terrariums and pots that lack appropriate drainage and need improved root oxygen levels. Think of charcoal as nature's soil conditioner. Applications: Incorporate into existing potting soil at a rate of 5-20% depending on growing conditions. Available – 2qt. bags Western United States, IL, OK, TX Download MSDS Sheet
	Garden Compost An organic, nutrient-rich compost ideal for improving your garden’s soil or for use as an above-ground mulch, this mixture of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, forest humus and aged compost will increase vegetable yields and blooms in your flower beds by improving your soil’s natural structure. Black Gold® Garden Compost can help your garden become the envy of the neighborhood. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic production. Applications: Use to amend your garden's soil or as a mulch. Available – 1 cf. bags Western United States, IL, OK, TX, BC and AB Download MSDS Sheet OMRI Certificate
	Peat Moss Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss is an excellent general-purpose soil conditioner for acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, roses, conifers, blueberries, and heather. Add peat moss to your soil to minimize damaging nutrient loss. Peat moss is also helpful in seeding or repairing new and existing lawns. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for the production of organic food and fiber. Applications: Mix liberally with any soil to improve water retention, soil aeration and to stimulate root development. Available – 1 cf., 2.2 cf. and 3.8 cf. Western United States, IL, OK, TX Download MSDS Sheet OMRI Certificate
	Perlite As a soil amendment, Perlite (heat-expanded siliceous volcanic rock) is used to improve aeration and drainage. Its moisture and nutrient retention capabilities and lightweight characteristics make it an excellent sterile medium for starting seeds and rooting cuttings. Perlite does not degrade over time, which makes it a long-term solution to many gardening problems. Applications: Perlite can be used to start seeds, root cuttings, or store bulbs. It is also a necessary ingredient for making Hypertufa planters. Available – 4qt. & 12 qt. bags Western United States, IL, OK, TX, BC and AB Download MSDS Sheet
	Pumice A basic ingredient in Black Gold® potting soils, pumice is a soft quarried stone used when rooting cuttings. This very porous medium increases the nutrient retention of all soils and overall aeration and drainage for plants like cacti, bromeliads, succulents, and bonsai. Use pumice to boost the bulk density of your mixes, a valued trait when growing in outdoor containers. Applications: Use this very porous medium when rooting cuttings, or add it to a regular potting soil to increase aeration, drainage and/or bulk density. Available – 12 qt. bags Western United States, IL, OK, TX Download MSDS Sheet
	Washed Sand A refined horticulture alternative to native sand, our screened, washed sand is ideal for blending special mixes and for growing cacti. Add to mixes to increase their bulk density, making plants easier to grow outdoors. Black Gold® Washed Sand is also preferred for use as a growing media in bulb containers, or as a user-friendly filler for flower arrangements. Applications: Use washed sand as your growing media in your bulb containers, for growing cacti and for blending your own special mixes. It also serves as an easy-to-use filler for flower arrangements. Available – 2 qt. bags Western United States, IL, OK, TX, BC and AB Download MSDS Sheet

	Earthworm Castings This all organic soil amendment is excellent for use as a top dressing, diluted to make a rich liquid “tea” or mixed with soil to stimulate plant growth. Black Gold® Earthworm Castings improves soil structure and increases microbial activity in a way that outperforms most commercial fertilizers. Minerals and nutrients from earthworm castings are in a water-soluble form, making them readily available to plants. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for the production of organic food and fiber. Applications: Used as a top dressing, a "tea" or as an amendment in your soil. Available – 4 qt. and 16 qt. bags Western United States, IL, OK, TX, BC and AB Download MSDS Sheet OMRI Certificate
	Orchid Bark Handsome enough to add a fine finishing touch to indoor plants, dish gardens and terrariums, our fir bark is specially graded for uniformity, making it a superior propagation medium for orchids. Our fine grade is best used for thin rooted orchids like Neofinetia types, while our medium grade is ideal for medium diameter rooted orchids like Odontoglossum types. Applications: The incorporation of orchid bark into your orchid soil is a natural way to increase the air capacity of your mix. Available – 4 qt. and 1 cf. bags Western United States, IL, OK, TX Download MSDS Sheet
	Peat Moss Plus With Peat Moss Plus you get all the benefits of peat moss plus an organic wetting agent to aid in rewetting the peat moss. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for the production of organic food and fiber, Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss is an excellent general-purpose soil conditioner for acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, roses, conifers, blueberries, and heather. Minimize damaging nutrient loss by adding peat moss to your soil. Peat moss is also helpful in seeding or repairing new and existing lawns. Applications: Mix liberally with any soil to improve water retention, soil aeration and to stimulate root development. Available - 4 qt. and 1 cf. bags Western United States, IL, OK, TX, BC and AB Download MSDS Sheet OMRI Certificate
	Planting Mix Black Gold® planting mix is a dark, all-natural soil conditioner that improves moisture retention and drainage by containing the natural nutrients essential for optimal plant growth thru adding organic matter to your garden. Compost and Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss are included in this rich blend to make this mix ideal for new or existing outdoor beds, or wherever you need to amend your soil. Applications: Use to amend new or existing outdoor beds, or whenever you need to improve your soil. Available – 1.5 cf. bags Western United States, IL, OK, TX, BC and AB Download MSDS Sheet
	Soil Conditioner Your quest for a quality soil conditioner for your garden is finally over, with the advent of Black Gold® Soil Conditioner with Compost. This organically enriched compost blend contains bat guano, bone meal, kelp, earthworm castings, and mycorrhizae, so it’s ready to jumpstart the microbes in your soil and give your plant's roots the perfect home to grow in. Applications: Incorporate into your garden soil to improve organic matter and stimulate root development. Available – 3 cf. bale Oregon, Washington Only Download MSDS Sheet
	Washed Gravel This naturally colored pea gravel is practically a necessity for container gardening. Use between pots and saucers for a drainage aid, or apply as a surface mulch for bonsai and cacti. Enjoy the decorative nature of washed gravel by including it in your terrariums and container rock gardens. Applications: Use as a drainage aid, a surface mulch or as a decorative addition. Available – 2 qt. bags Western United States, IL, OK, TX, BC and AB Download MSDS Sheet