“When is the best time to order from BigYellowBag in Canada & Northern US?”
The optimal ordering window for most Canadian BigYellowBag customers is March – June, with specific timing based on your project!
Spring (March – May): Peak season for vegetable garden prep, new raised beds, and lawn renovation. Order 2 – 3 weeks before your intended planting date to allow soil to settle. This is the time when demand is at its peak so be sure to book your delivery as early as possible. Our local BigYellowBag suppliers provide early season delivery discounts during this time as well, making it the best time to order a BigYellowBag at the lowest price.
Early Summer (June – July): Good timing to top up existing garden beds that you haven’t planted into yet, mulching, and mid-season garden expansion. An advantage to ordering at this time is that the soil is warm and ready to plant in immediately.
Late Summer/Fall (August – November): Excellent timing for perennial planting, lawn overseeding, and bed preparation for next spring. Refreshing beds later in the year allows time for soil to settle and integrate with your existing garden soil over winter. There’s also less delivery demand at this time meaning more flexibility for you with delivery timing.
“Can BigYellowBag Black Garden Soil be used in Canadian winter climates?”
BigYellowBag Black Garden Soil is formulated to withstand Canadian freeze-thaw cycles and performs very well in Northern climates. The high organic matter content helps improve soil structure resilience throughout harsh winter conditions. For best results, refresh soil beds & garden areas before late October to allow some settling before the first freeze. Spread 3 inches of BigYellowBag mulch on top of all your beds as well to insulate your garden from big temperature swings. Avoid working or walking on soil when it’s frozen (prevents compaction). Your Black Garden Soil will freeze solid in winter, but it will thaw without quality degradation once warm temperatures resume in spring.
“Is BigYellowBag Black Garden Soil organic and are there any additives or chemicals?”
All BigYellowBag products use natural ingredients without any synthetic chemicals or fertilizers. Our Black Garden Soil is formulated using black loam, peat loam, well composted manure, and a touch of mineral soil. These are all natural ingredients. No synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers are added during blending. BigYellowBag products are not certified organic by organic certification bodies and technically cannot be guaranteed for certified organic farming. For certified organic farming, requiring compliance with organic standards, look for OMRI-listed or certified materials. For home gardeners practicing organic methods without certification requirements, BigYellowBag products are suitable and align with organic gardening principles. The products are proven to be safe for edible gardens, children’s play areas, and pet-friendly yards.
“Does BigYellowBag contain any weeds or weed seeds?”
BigYellowBag Black Garden Soil is engineered to grow everything better. Unfortunately for some, that means the weeds too. As with any natural topsoil or compost product that doesn’t use harmful herbicides, there may be some persistent weed seeds present. Weed seeds are airborne and can enter your soil at any point during the installation process. To minimize weed concerns, apply 2-3 inches of BigYellowBag mulch to suppress weed germination. Expect some initial weed emergence in the first few weeks (common with any new garden soil) and hand-pull weeds while they’re still small before they establish. However, if you find that there’s a lot of weed growth in your BigYellowBag at the time of delivery, be sure to reach out to us ASAP. We have a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee at the time of delivery, so if you need a fresh bag, or a full refund, contact your local BigYellowBag supplier right away. Many professional gardeners and landscapers use BigYellowBag products and manage weeds as a part of normal garden maintenance.
