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1 Offering Soil Solutions to All Your Growing Needs Product Catalog

2 ALL PURPOSE MIXES Organic Potting Mix ferti-lome Organic Potting Mix is a totally new formulation from fertilome and is an organic wonder. When you go organic, ferti-lome has your miracle. Great for all containers and grow bags, indoors or out, with or without growing lights. Mycorrhizae, worm castings, humic acids, slow release organic fertilizer, this mix has everything you need for success dry qts 75 bags/pallet Ultimate Potting Mix ferti-lome Ultimate Potting Mix is our all-purpose performer. Everything necessary to grow most indoor and outdoor plants can be found in this general purpose formula. The Ultimate Potting Mix is the mix that will work well for germinating seeds as well as hanging baskets cu ft loose fill 45 bags/pallet 50 dry qts 65 bags/pallet 25 dry qts 90 bags/pallet Hi-Yield All Purpose Potting Mix ferti-lome Hi-Yield Potting Mix is a general purpose media with numerous applications. The adjusted ph and the incorporation of perlite and nutrient charge promotes aeration and assimilation of nutrients essential for optimum plant growth dry qts 85 bags/pallet PRO Container Mix with Mycorrhizae & Worm Castings ferti-lome Pro-Container Mix with Mycorrhizae & Worm Castings is enhanced with our mycorrhizae cocktail. These soil fungi enhance the primary and all important secondary root development. We add earthworm castings, one of the most enriched soil amendments available. Our humic acid rich black peat and Canadian sphagnum peat moss blend complete our most advanced formula dry qts 75 bags/pallet

3 ALL PURPOSE MIXES High Performance Container Mix ferti-lome High Performance Container Mix contains a complete fertilizer, humic and fulvic acids, and extended water holding formula. provides nutrition for up to 8 months. No wood fillers or other forest products, which may interfere with uniform root growth and tie up nitrogen, creating an unbalanced mix. Special water holding formula dry qts 25 dry qts 3.5 dry qts 65 bags/pallet 90 bags/pallet Ultimate Moisture Controlled Mix ferti-lome Ultimate Moisture Control Mix for indoor and outdoor hanging baskets and window boxes. We add moisture holding polymer crystals for added water retention providing for extended controlled water release dry qts 85 bags/pallet Natural Guard Organic Potting Mix Natural Guard Organic Potting Mix is an OMRI listed mix that has the same physical properties as our ferti-lome Ultimate Potting Mix containing only organic nutrients. This formula is used by professional growers for certified organic plants, herbs and flowers dry qts 85 bags/pallet SOIL CONDITIONER Natural Guard 100% Organic Garden Soil Natural Guard 100% Organic Garden Soil is a blend of supercharged black peat with humic and fulvic acids, worm castings and kelp meal. The best garden conditioner substitute for sphagnum peat for square foot gardens. Perfect for flowers, vegetables and herbs cu ft loose fill 65 bags/pallet

4 SPECIALITY PRODUCTS Seed & Cutting Mix ferti-lome Seed & Cutting Mix is a fine milled lightweight soil formula, including black peat and fine perlite, that optimizes germination conditions. The sphagnum peat blend with wetting agent provides an excellent balance between moisture retention and air capacity to prevent root disease while promoting efficient rooting. The ideal starter formula for germination seeds and rooting leaf, stem and root cuttings dry qts 120 bags/pallet Interior & Foliage Mix ferti-lome Interior & Foliage Mix is a soilless formula with added coarse textured sphagnum peat moss and perlite that offers faster and more efficient drainage for plants requiring faster drying soil. This property makes the Interior & Foliage Mix a serious potting mix for all tropical and foliage plants dry qts 16 dry qts 75 bags/pallet 120 bags/pallet Orchid Mix ferti-lome Orchid Mix is a blend of sphagnum peat chunks, red fir bark, hardwood charcoal, and volcanic lava rock combined to create an environment that will prevent the roots from being kept too wet while providing humidity. Excellent drainage and secure anchoring for the roots makes this long-lasting mix ideal for your orchids dry qts Cactus Mix ferti-lome Cactus Mix is a real stand-out for versatility. This coarse mix, with granite sand and extra perlite, duplicates conditions found in arid environments. This heavyweight potting mix performs well under low water application dry qts 4 dry qts 70 bags/pallet

5 SPECIALITY PRODUCTS African Violet Mix ferti-lome African Violet Mix is specially formulated with a peat blend that provides good air capacity and water retention. is an excellent mix for African Violets but it s also indicated for all the plants of the Gesneriad family such as Streptocarpus, Episcias and Gloxinias dry qts Horticultural Perlite Perlite is a mineral which is super-heated and pops like popcorn. These lightweight particles increase aeration and decrease water-holding when incorporated into soil Horticultural Vermiculite Vermiculite is the mineral Mica, super-heated to expand much like an accordion. This mineral is often used in soil mixes to increase water holding. Many growers use vermiculite in their flats in order to create a micro environment that will protect seeds from air currents and insulate the seeds to provide uniform germination temperatures Horticultural Charcoal Charcoal acts as a filter to absorb impurities in water and improve air quality. is excellent as a layer in the bottom of containers and in terrariums where water may pool. Charcoal also can help absorb impurities in fertilizer dry qts

6 SPECIALITY PRODUCTS Decorative Sphagnum Moss ferti-lome Decorative Sphagnum Moss is used to line wire frames and hanging baskets. is used extensively by nurserymen for air layering. Some species of orchids especially Phalaenopsis are grown using decorative sphagnum moss All Natural Aquatic Planting Soil ferti-lome All Natural Aquatic Planting Soil employs the same superporous material (granular diatomaceous earth) used in many pond and pool filters. Unlike clay planting material, this product helps keep pond water clear. Repot directly into submersible containers with this organic freshwater medium dry qts 45 bags/pallet CANADIAN SPHAGNUM PEAT MOSS Pre-Moistened Peat Moss ferti-lome Pre-Moistened Peat Moss is OMRI listed. This enhanced peat is ready to use out of bag reducing preparation time for all lawn and garden needs. Fluffed up and moist it saves time over using baled peat. Sphagnum peat promotes uniform root penetration, aids moisture retention and provides aeration necessary for optimal growth ft loose fill 65 bags/pallet Organic Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss is growing more than 60 times faster than current harvesting. Canadians are proud to share this sustainable resource to improve our soil. Several environmental agencies oversee all aspects of the peat bogs insuring a safe and sustainable ecosystem

7 CANADIAN SPHAGNUM PEAT MOSS All Natural Organic Pure Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss A family tradition dedicated to the horticultural trade for decades..! OUR BASIC PRODUCT FOR ALL RETAIL AND PROFESSIONAL MIXES ferti-lome Sphagnum Peat Moss is an excellent soil amendment because of its capacity to retain water, aerate the soil and it is completely natural. All of ferti-lome s Sphagnum Peat Moss packages carry the OMRI (Organic Material Review Institute) logo, which indicates that they are approved for use in organic production. Completely natural and organic, Sphagnum Peat Moss is the answer to both compact and loose soil conditions. All soils can benefit from the addition of Sphagnum Peat Moss. Sphagnum Peat Moss is also used in compost bins to enhance decomposition and reduce odor. OMRI listed 95% organic matter. s the ultimate source of organic matter for all your landscaping projects. ferti-lome Sphagnum Peat Moss is recommended because of the following qualities: adds body to light and sandy soil. aerates heavy and clay soil. protects the soil from drying out and hardening. reduces the possibility of erosion. facilitates hoeing. reduces the loss of fertilizer by leaching. saves water cu ft compressed 2.2 cu ft compressed 1.0 cu ft compressed 35 bags/pallet 50 bags/pallet 100 bags/pallet The Gold Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss ferti-lome The Gold Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss is for professional growers, who demand excellent aeration, water retention and drainage. Many amateur growers enjoy using a mix that the professionals use cu ft compressed 30 bags/pallet

8 Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss and the Environment Less than 0.02 % of Canadian bogs are used for horticulture, providing literally thousands of years of harvestable peat (approximately 29,000 years). Canadian Sphagnum Moss is growing more than 60 times faster than the current harvesting. Several environmental agencies oversee all aspects of the peat bogs insuring a safe and sustainable ecosystem. Canadians are proud to share this renewable resource to improve our soil. You want to know more... Cheek Garden Products 3805 Paseo Del Toro Cove Austin, Texas United States Toll Free : Phone : Fax : G0562/ May Made and printed in Canada

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