We will be CLOSED for the holidays from December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020. Get your orders in NOW if you need anything before next year. We’ll be conducting a physical inventory count, and then relaxing with our families. We will return to our regular business hours January 6, 2020. […]
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November Newsletter
With the first round of hard frosts happening at the end of October, many of us will be shutting down our greenhouses for the winter. For those that aren’t, be sure your inflation blowers are working properly to ensure maximum insulation value. We have Schaefer 60CFM inflation blowers on hand, and in many cases can get them to you next-day (weekends excepted). […]
Beautiful Land Products 2020 Catalog
We are pleased to present you with our Product Catalog for 2020. Feel free to contact us with any questions. You can view and download the catalog by clicking on the link above. If you would prefer to receive a paper version of the catalog, simply reply to this email with your mailing address and […]
Poly Sale, Pots Orders, Gearing Up
Poly Sale The poly sale went very well this year. Thanks to everyone who ordered! If you missed your window to order and receive the substantial summer discount, don’t worry – we’re extending the sale through the month of August. Orders placed before August 31, 2019 will be at the following prices (Price/MSF = Price […]
Beautiful Land Products June Newsletter
Thank You! First, we wanted to thank you for your continued support of our local, small business. By purchasing from Beautiful Land Products, you not only support a local small business, but you also keep money in the local community, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that arise from shipping. Thank you! We will continue to […]
Acknowledging Jim, Suståne is In, Potting Soil, Native Plants
Acknowledging Jim In this newsletter we wanted to acknowledge and thank Jim Girvan for his 28 years at Beautiful Land Products. On May 1, Jim retired and is now enjoying travel, gardening, and the relaxation he has more than earned. His selfless service and dedication to quality have contributed significantly to the growth of Beautiful […]
Custom Mixes, New Items, and Spring Thaw!
Soil Blocking Mix Under Production for 2015 Iowa Growing Season
This December, we began building our inventory of our #C3 Organic Soil Blocking Mix that is designed to be used in soil blocking systems. Soil blocks (also known as potting blocks) are compressed cubes of potting soil which hold their shape without any pot or other container. By utilizing a soil block maker (sort of reminds […]
Green Roof Soil Production During Lull in December Weather
On our last day at full production capacity before Christmas break, the production team at Beautiful Land Products was hard at work making green roof soil that is used in green roof construction. We make green roof soil by the cubic yard and in large volumes that leave our facility by the truckload on flat […]
2015 Organic Potting Mix Production Underway
It’s a rainy 50 degree day in West Branch in December, and we are already into organic potting soil production for the 2015 growing season. Some customers choose to stock up early so that they have greater flexibility on when to ramp up production for the year. We special order the bags we use for our 3 cubic foot loose […]
