Organic Potting Soil - Organic Mechanics Soil
At Organic Mechanics, “We work on your soil!” ®
We’re big fans of container gardening at Organic Mechanics. (If you’re new here, you might not know that our entire company was founded with the idea of developing peat-free organic potting soil for homeowners and growers!) We made it our mission to improve container gardening, specifically, though, because they’re so multifunctional and because everyone can garden in containers, even if…
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Fresh water is a precious resource that we need to conserve Organic Mechanics compost-based soils require less watering than traditional peat-based soils We don’t use chemicals to artificially maintain moisture, it’s all done organically Watering less means you save time and money! How to Water Less: VIDEO TOP 10 things you can do to conserve water… 10. Check your pipes and faucets for leaks/problems…
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100% Biochar Biochar Products Biochar Bi-o-char is a highly porous carbon that improves nutrient adsorption and provides a practically permanent home for beneficial soil biology. Proper use will boost yields and increase the effectiveness of your grow! Biochar is made through a process called pyrolysis, utilizing organic matter as a feed stock. After years of working with various grades of…
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Plants seem to be healthier. “We have used Organic Mechanics potting soils since they first hit the shelves, especially the Preimum Blend and the Container Blend. Our vegetables, herbs, ornamentals and seed starts seem to be healthier and really thrive in this soil. We highly recommend it! We also appreciate that Organic Mechanics is a local, green business using sustainable…
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Treading Lightly: Earth-Friendly Practices that Make a Difference Maintaining a low carbon footprint is a major part of our business mission and vision. Every day, we make the conscious choice to support production methods that are easy on the earth. How do we do this? We use local ingredients, recycled materials, and alternative energy sources like wind and bio-fuels. We are…
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Compost and Coconut Coir are the Peat of Today (and Tomorrow)! Since the 1950s, peat has been a common ingredient in most potting soils. Peat consists of decomposing leaves, stems, and other plant parts. Peat bogs and fens are very unique ecosystems. Much like managing wetland restoration, peat bogs can be remediated, but are never the same as an untouched ecosystem….
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