Compost, Soil & Mulch 101

Forest restoration is about more than reducing wildfire risks—it’s about creating healthier forests, protecting wildlife habitats, and giving natural resources a second life. From forest thinning and wildfire recovery to...

What the US Composting Council's Seal of Testing Assurance Means for Your Garden At Soilutions, we've always believed that healthy soil starts with quality compost. Now, we're proud to announce...

Give Your Yard Waste a Second Life Tree branches, leaves, grass clippings—and even your Christmas tree—don’t belong in the landfill. At Soilutions, we accept clean yard and landscaping waste from...

What Is Mushroom Compost? (And Is It Right for Your Garden?) Mushroom compost is one of the most misunderstood soil products on the market. Despite its name, it isn't made...

Planning your next gardening or landscaping project? Learn everything you need to know before ordering soil, compost, or mulch—from calculating how much you'll need to choosing the right product, understanding...

Found a bright yellow blob in your garden after a rainstorm? It's probably dog vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica). Learn why this unusual organism is harmless, why it appears in...

Why does Soilutions sell compost, soil, and mulch by the cubic yard instead of by the ton? Learn why volume is a more accurate way to measure soil products, how...

For nearly 30 years, Soilutions has had one simple philosophy: Start with clean ingredients. It's one of the reasons we proudly say that our compost is made from landscape trimmings,...

Animal manure has been used in compost for generations—but in 2024, Soilutions made the decision to stop accepting it. Learn why the rise of persistent herbicides changed our thinking, how...

Biochar is one of the hottest topics in gardening—but is it right for New Mexico? Learn what biochar really is, how it differs from wood ash, and why Soilutions has...

Finding Grubs in Your Compost? Don't Panic. White grubs are a common sight in New Mexico gardens, but they rarely originate in finished compost. Learn about the scarab beetle life...

The Real Value of Composting It’s easy to assume that once food scraps leave a school, restaurant or grocery store, they suddenly become “valuable.” In reality, composting food waste is...

If you’ve ever tested your soil and seen results like “low nutrients” or even “undetectable nitrogen,” it can feel like something’s wrong. In most cases—it’s not.  🔬 What Home Soil...

This is a common question —especially when folks spot white fungus or mold in a bag of soil or notice a little fungus on mulch they’re about to spread. It...

At Soilutions, we’re proud to offer compost that not only delivers exceptional results for your garden but also contributes to a more sustainable and resilient local environment. What makes our...

by Wendy Blair, Master Gardener If you live in New Mexico and garden, you’ve likely noticed that our dry climate can sometimes lead to a frustrating phenomenon in the garden:...

By Wendy Blair, Expert Gardener, Instagram: @505garden There are many methods for testing soil. Soil tests can tell you things like soil acidity, the percentage of organic matter in your...

The Evolving Perception of Soil pH: Shifting from Chemistry to Biology For decades, the science of soil management has been dominated by the belief that pH levels were the most...

What Makes Soilutions Soils Different? Not all soils are created equal. Discover what goes into every Soilutions soil blend—from locally produced compost and New Mexico pumice to native sandy loam...

You just got fresh Soilutions Compost or soil for your garden, now what? Working with bulk, living soil is different from bagged potting mixes and soils. Microbes, fungi, and beneficial bacteria...