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Need Garden SOIL or Compost in OC with access to a pickup truck? SJC
Need Garden SOIL or Compost in OC with access to a pickup truck? SJC
I went to all the bulk Soil suppliers in OC . I had discovered most only sold different flavors of composting materials with questionable sources. The stand out was a lesser known company called Aguinaga Green http://www.aguinagagreen.com/ . Alot of Nurserymen get their soil from this business for a couple of important reasons.
1) They have many soil / compost / mulch mixtures
2) They actually have soil in the soil mixtures.
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3) The sources of organic matter is NOT the trash company's green waste which can contain contaminates from animal feces to battery acid or chemicals , or what ever people put in green waste containers. Aguinaga's source is typically trees and scrubs cut down by gardeners.
4) The owner Roger has been creating soil for over 54 years. That experience is reflected in soil quality.
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5) Reasonable prices for what you are getting.
When purchasing, ask if Roger is in.
Need Garden SOIL or Compost, and have a pickup truck?
Availability may vary depending on location.
The Soils / Compost / Mulches are broken into different types based upon gardening needs.
I used their descriptions since I do not have 54 years to learn what Roger knows and communicates best.
PREFERRED HOMEOWNER SHOPPING HOURS: Monday-Saturday from 10AM to 2PM
As the one of the largest mulch suppliers in Orange County, they have a lot of commercial clients and heavy machinery at our sites.
Help them serve you better by stopping by during their least busy part of the day from 10am to 2pm.
HOME GARDEN
LOOKING TO START YOUR OWN VEGETABLE GARDEN?
Whether you're building your own raised boxes or starting small with a few pots or containers, they recommend their ORGANICS COCO COIR CONTAINER MIX for your home vegetable garden. If you only need compost to add to your current garden, they recommend their REPLENISH COMPOST.
For small projects, they have 1.5 cubic foot bags available. For larger projects, they have two options. First, if you have a truck, you're welcome to buy the material in bulk and they will load it straight into the back of your truck. Don't have a truck? You can rent a truck or small trailer at your local home improvement store for a small fee. Need more than a small truckload? They can deliver your container mix in bulk (minimum order of five cubic YARDS is required).
PLANTING A NEW LAWN?
A sometimes overlooked aspect of planting or maintaining a lawn lies in not taking into account the nature of the soil the lawn is to be planted in.
There are three basic types of soil: (1) clay-laden - consisting mainly of very fine particles that retain water And have a tendency to stick together or ball-up if you try to squeeze a handful (2) sandy soil - made of much more grainy particles and that have a greater difficulty holding moisture, as it tends to percolate right through this material, and (3) loam - which is a combination of both sand and clay.
Once you have a sample of the soil in your planting area, it is wise to get a soil analysis which will tell you the pH (acidity or alkaline nature of the soil) and the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and other organic material present - and - how far off the mark your soil is to an ideal composition and texture that will best promote growth.
Soil amendments are materials such as humus, coco-coir, shaved bark, and compost. They must be added only as necessary dependent on the specifics and/or deficiencies of a given soil. They can result in improved aeration, drainage and root penetration, and a healthy microbial environment that will promote the growth and well being of your lawn.
Contact them for further information in planning your next lawn - or any other project requiring soil reparation. A list of their top dressings can be found here and a list of their soil amendments can be found here.
SPRUCING UP YOUR YARD?
A cost effective way to get instant results is by spreading out fresh ground cover in your yard. Their ground covers are listed here.
Their most popular product is our Forest Floor Mulch®. Bags are available for smaller projects and for larger products they can fill up your pickup truck or they offer deliveries with a minimum order of five cubic yards
GROUND COVERS
Ground Cover and Mulch - placed on the surface of soils
FOREST FLOOR MULCH® - ORANGE COUNTY'S BEST MULCH!
Their top selling ground cover! Aguinaga Green is the only producer of Forest Floor Mulch®, a trademarked registered product. Forest Floor Mulch® is produced from composted tree
trimmings and plant material, screened to specification. Forest Floor Mulch® is dark in color and is a long lasting aid for weed control. Forest Floor Mulch® also reduces evaporation from the soil surface, cutting watering needs. Since Forest Floor Mulch® is an organically composted mulch, it adds to and promotes soil microorganism activity, which improves soil. Forest Floor Mulch® helps prevent soil erosion on slopes and hillsides and as well is used in planters and around new and established plants.
Sold in the following sizes: 1/2 - 1 1/2" & 0-2" and available at all three locations.
EMBER-SAFE MULCH™
The manufacture of Aguinaga Ember-Safe Mulch™ includes an additional process with a fire resistant additive to give treated Aguinaga products maximum resistance to any accidental fire ignition or potential spread of fire on your property.
Available at their Orange location only, please call 714-283-2572 for more information or to order.
DECO BARK
Aguinaga Green offers decorative bark material derived from Douglas Fir imported from the Pacific North West. Deco Bark is a deep red color and is derived from the “debarking” process that occurs prior to milling logs.
Deco Bark is used for aesthetic use in planters and for walking paths.
Sold in the following size: 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inch. Available at Orange and Irvine locations.
COLORED WOOD CHIPS
Colored Wood Chips are derived from clean reclaimed fir construction grade material which
is colored with water-based dye. Colored Wood Chips provide aesthetic highlights in planters and walking paths and are available in red, brown, and black. Apply no more than two inches deep. Available at Orange and Irvine locations.
IPEMA CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND CHIPS
Certified Playground Chips have been processed specifically for use in both public and private playgrounds. They provide a soft-edged safety surface in the playground and around equipment. Certified Playground Chips are 1/2 to 1 inch in size and can accommodate wheelchairs and are
clean, safe, and nontoxic. Meets ADA, ASTM, and CPSC playground surfacing standards. Available at Orange and Irvine locations.
DECOMPOSED GRANITE We offer gold decomposed granite. Use this product for patios, walkways and driveways. Decomposed Granite, or DG, provides a natural and rustic look. They also offer STABILIZED Decomposed Granite. Available at Orange and Irvine locations.
SOIL AMENDMENTS and COMPOST
GPS 2 - general purpose soil amendment
Aguinaga Green's GPS 2 is derived from composted, uncontaminated clean green shredded tree trimmings and plant material and is screened to a specified 5/8 inch minus particle size. GPS2 is a rich brown organic general purpose soil amendment used to cure the organic deficiency in
their local soils. Rototill to a minimum depth of six inches, or fold into soil manually as applicable. Available at all three locations.
GPS 1 - soil amendment for compacted and clay soil
Aguinaga Green's GPS 1 is GPS 2 with the addition of gypsum. Gypsum itself is a soil amendment which serves as a source of sulfur and as well, calcium, which can flocculate (bind) soil particles together in order to improve soil structure. Rototill or hand fold into resident (existing) soil at
a rate of 15-20%. Available at all three locations.
REPLENISH COMPOST - amendment for vegetable gardens
Aguinaga Green "Replenish Compost" is recommended for existing gardens (either in ground or container) that need to be refreshed and revitalized for the next crop. Ingredients include Aguinaga locally sourced organics compost, and organics fertilizers. Compost adds nutrients to the soil organically and provides soil with essential micronutrients.
Spread Aguinaga Replenish Compost on your soil and work it into the top layer for best results. This product is an amendment. Available upon request at their Orange location.
FOREST HUMUS - aged humus
Forest Humus is organically rich and fully composted, stable, and aged compost. Forest humus can be tilled into existing soil or utilized along with other Aguinaga products in custom mixes where the stability of a humus material is required. Available at all three locations.
COCO-COIR
Our Coco-Coir is a renewable, non synthetic coconut by-product rich in potassium and micronutrients. Used as a soil conditioner it naturally guards against plant diseases and increases nutrient uptake, which results in explosive root and plant development. Our Coco-Coir also
improves soil structure, helps prevents soil compaction, holds seven to eight times its weight in water, and provides improved drainage and aeration.
Available at Orange location.
NITROLIZED FIR FINES
Nitrolized Fir Fines are derived from construction grade Douglas fir building remnants. The fir
fines are "nitrolized" to prevent nitrogen drag (the removal of plant-needed nitrogen by the wood.) The particle size of this material is 3/8 inch. Nitrolized Fir Fines improve soil structure,
increase nutrient holding capacity of sandy soils, and improve water drainage.
Nitrolized Fir Fines are a stand-alone amendment but can also be used as a component in container mixes or soil-less potting mixes.
Available at all three locations.
READY-TO-PLANT MIXES
Planting Mixes - ready to plant specialty blends
ORGANICS COCO-COIR CONTAINER MIX - available at Orange location only.
Aguinaga Green Organics Coco-Coir Container mix is used indoors or outdoors for window or patio containers and can also be used for container-grown herbs or vegetables. Ingredients include a combination of nitrolized fir, coco coir, sandy loam, CDFA certified compost, pumice, and organics fertilizers. They recommend purchasing a moisture meter to prevent over and under watering!
TRADITIONAL CONTAINER MIX - available at Irvine location only.
Aguinaga's traditional container mix is a lightweight and fine-textured material containing combinations of pearlite, peat moss, nitrolized fir, and humus with a balanced and tested continuous release fertilizer compliment for robust growth.
ORGANICS PLANTING MIX - available at Orange location only.
Aguinaga
Green Planting Mix is specially blended to complement plant growth and is used for flower bed color planting and shrubs. Excavate planting area to 1.5 times the diameter of the root ball, locate plate in prepared area slightly above grade and firmly compress backfill planting mix material. Ingredients include: nitrolized fir shavings, coco-coir, Aguinaga Forest Floor Humus, Pumice, and organics fertilizer.
Available at Orange location only.
TRADITIONAL PLANTING MIX - available at Irvine location only.
Aguinaga's traditional planting mix is design-tested with slow release NPK balance nutrient base for longer feeding. This planting mix is used for general planting of small trees, flowering plants, shrubs and ground cover. Excavate planting area to 1.5 times the diameter of the root ball, locate plate in prepared area slightly above grade and firmly compress backfill planting mix material.
CACTUS, PALM, & CITRUS MIX
Aguinaga Green Cactus, Palm and Citrus Mix is especially formulated for new and existing succulents, palms, and citrus trees requiring substantial drainage. This mix is also used for Avocado and Citrus trees in raised beds. Ingredients include: coarse sand, Class A topsoil, Aguinaga Forest Floor Humus, and pumice. Available upon request.
SPECIAL "D" MIX - Frank's Favorite
Aguinaga Green Special "D" Mix is an excellent planting medium for plants and flowers requiring a well drained growing medium. Ingredients include: sand, fir bark humus, Aguinaga Forest Floor humus, and peat moss. Available upon request. - Typically available at Irvine Location
OVERSTRUCTURE MIX
Aguinaga Green Overstructure Mixes can be formulated to nourish and grow nearly any sort of planting material where there lies a structural weight limitation. These lightweight mixes provide soil nourishment and maximize drainage, and are designed with particular attention to the specific engineering requirements of the structure that supports them. Ingredients may include a combination of pumice, sand, fir bark, and peat moss. Special order blends available upon request. Available upon request.
PROPAGATION MIX
Aguinaga Propagation Mix is especially tailored to augment the needs of seedlings and bare root growth, specifically addressing the fragile nature of seedling roots and root-growth system requirements. Ingredients may include: Forest Floor Humus, pumice, peat moss, and nitrolized fir shavings. Available upon request.
Custom Blending Available!
SOIL AND TOPSOIL
Soil and Topsoils - project backfill and ready to plant soil blends
FILL SOIL
Aguinaga Green Fill soil is local Sandy Loam Soil screened to 3/8 inch. Fill Soil is an excellent material for back-filling around trees or planting areas. Available at Orange and Irvine locations.
TOP SOIL C
Aguinaga Green Top Soil C is a blend of Aguinaga Fill Soil and Aguinaga Green GPS2 (General Purpose Soil Amendment.) GPS2 is added to provide a nutrient level, as resident fill soils are void of necessary organic growth requirements. Top Soil C is recommended for general purpose
landscaping where a specialty planting mix is not necessarily required.
Available at Orange and Irvine locations.
BIORETENTION and SWALE SOIL BLENDS
Aguinaga Green Bioretention and Swale Soil blends are designed to ensure adequate drainage, to aid in the prevention of surface runoff, and to support plant growth in Bioretention Basins and Swales. Ingredients include: GPS2, course sand, and fill soil. Special order only.
Custom blends available to accommodate specified infiltration rates.
TOP DRESSING
Top Dressing - apply thinly to the surface layer of lawn or soil for seeding
SEED TOPPER
Aguinaga Green Seed Topper is derived from locally harvested clean green material. The material is composted to U.S. Composting Council protocol, and then screened to 1/4 inch. After planting grass seed, use Seed Topper both to keep the seeds protected from birds as well as to keep the seeds moist so that they germinate. Apply 1/4 inch deep.
Available at all three locations.
ATHLETIC FIELD MIX
Aguinaga Green Athletic Field Mix is a high end top dressing designed for maintenance and preparation of sports fields in our local communities. Aguinaga Athletic Field Mix can also be used for residential purposes supporting healthy robust turf performance. Ingredients include: seed topper, humus, gypsum, and sand. This combination of ingredients provide turf nourishment and root development as well as for reparation of compacted and poorly draining soil. Special order only.
The use of both Seed Topper and Athletic Field Mix is substantially enhanced by core aeration of the turf. Core aeration relieves compaction in the turf and allows deeper oxygen exchange throughout the soil and surrounding plant root zone.
Many landscapers offer turf aeration as a service. Turf aerators can be rented at your local home improvement store.
HYRO-MIX
Aguinaga Green Hydro-Mix is a fully composted, weed-seed free, specialty product specifically formulated for the hydroseeding industry. Hydroseeding is utilized for slope stabilization, erosion control, and for fertilization and re-vegetation on slopes where planting is difficult or
inaccessible. Aguinaga Green Hydro-Mix contains every item needed for a complete hydroseeding product and particle size is monitored to assure hydroseeding equipment performs without clogging. Aguinaga Green Hydro-Mix is blended to assure enough moisture retention to allow seed germination and robust root development, while maintaining sufficient density for seed protection from environmental impacts such as wind and birds. Ingredients include: Aguinaga Green Seed Topper, Aguinaga Green Humus, gypsum, PAM (a material binder) and a pre-plant nutrient package. Contact them for application rates and custom blends. Special order
only.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Their Forest Floor Mulch® "organic"?
Yes. Their Forest Floor Mulch® mulch is all natural, composted from tree trimmings, and no chemicals are added.
What do you recommend for vegetable gardens?
We recommend our coco-coir container mix for raised vegetable gardens.
What is the difference between mulch and compost?
Mulch is spread over the soil to cover it. Compost is mixed/tilled into soil.
Do They deliver?
Yes! Call or email them for a delivery quote. 1-877-OC-MULCH or info@aguinagagreen.com
They do require a minimum order of five cubic yards for delivery. Split the load with a neighbor, or you can pick up the material at one of our three locations. Don't have a truck? You can rent one at your local home improvement store for a small fee.
Frank likes to put a bunch of 15 gallon nursery pots in the back of his truck, so when the soil is dumped in, they are filled up, making unloading quick and far easier.
How do you sell your products?
All of their products are sold by the cubic yard. They can deliver or you can pick up material and we will load it into your truck. They also offer bagged material.
Do you have bagged material?
Yes, They offer their materials in 1.5 cubic foot bags. They need two days advanced notice to fill the bags. The 1.5 cubic foot bags are available at their Irvine and Orange sites. Call or email for pricing. They can not deliver the 1.5 cubic foot bags.
How much does one cubic yard of mulch cover?
One cubic yard of mulch covers 100 square feet at three inches deep.
Why do I need mulch?
Their Forest Floor Mulch® is fully composted and reduces surface evaporation from the soil, discourages weeds, improves soil structure, improves water penetration, and moderates soil temperature. Also, it looks nice!
When do I apply mulch?
Any time during the year. Mulch is important for soil erosion during the rainy season and also imperative during hot summer months to moderate soil temperature.
Can I drop off tree trimmings?
Yes, all three of our sites can accommodate CLEAN tree trimming drop off.
Do you make custom mixes?
Yes! Call or email them with your request.
1-877-OC-MULCH
info@aguinagagreen.com
