Beyond Soil
A living connection between plants and planet.
APSU Soil isn’t just about growing — it’s about how we live. Each mix is a reminder that everything starts beneath our feet. We recreate the world’s most vibrant biomes to show that balance, sustainability, and growth all begin with healthy soil. Our mission goes beyond gardening — it’s about rebuilding our relationship with the earth, one handful of living soil at a time.
“This Stuff Rocks!” - Chad Westport
“This Stuff Rocks!” - Chad Westport
"The Results SHOCKED me" - Purple Lungz
"The Results SHOCKED me" - Purple Lungz
“Richest soil we've tested” - Mountain Gate Organics
“Richest soil we've tested” - Mountain Gate Organics
Working with nature, not against it
Nature already knows what to do. We just listened. Every handful of our soil holds the blueprint for balance, growth, and renewal.
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Sandy Loam: Provides excellent drainage while retaining enough moisture for root absorption, and helps maintain a loose, well-aerated structure.
Worm Castings: Boosts nutrient content, improves soil structure, and enhances microbial activity.
Crushed Granite: Enhances drainage and adds minerals like potassium, creating a stable growing medium that mimics desert environments.
Coco Coir: Retains moisture without waterlogging, improving water availability for plants while keeping the soil light and fluffy.
Perlite: Improves soil aeration, drainage, and prevents compaction.
Compost: Adds organic matter, boosts microbial activity, and provides slow-release nutrients that support long-term plant health and growth.
Dolomite: Balances soil pH, improves calcium and magnesium availability, and helps prevent nutrient lockout, ensuring optimal nutrient absorption.
Gypsum: Improves soil structure, provides calcium and sulfur, and reduces soil compaction.
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Agave, Aloe, Anacacho Orchid Tree, Apache Plume, Beavertail Cactus, Blackfoot Daisy, Blue Agave, Blue Palo Verde, Blue Grama Grass, Brittlebush, Bur Sage, Carnegiea, Chia Sage, Chiltepin Pepper, Cholla, Creosote Bush, Dalea, Desert Ironwood, Desert Lavender, Desert Marigold, Desert Milkweed, Desert Willow, Echinocactus, Echinopsis, Fairy Duster, Foxtail Agave, Globe Mallow, Golden Barrel Cactus, Hedgehog Cactus, Indigo Bush, Joshua Tree, Lantana, Mesquite, Mojave Aster, Ocotillo, Opuntia, Palo Verde, Parry Penstemon, Prickly Pear, Red Yucca, Senna, Sotol, Texas Ebony, Texas Sage, Totem Pole Cactus, Trailing Lantana, Velvet Mesquite, Yucca, Zinnia Grandiflora
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Organic Topsoil: Acts as the mineral backbone of forest floor soils, providing structure, nutrients, and support for burrowing species, plant roots, and beneficial microbes.
Coco Coir: Lightens the soil and improves moisture retention while preventing compaction, keeping the substrate soft and workable in moderate-humidity environments.
Pine Fines: Enhance aeration and simulate decomposing forest debris, supporting fungal networks and improving water movement through the soil profile.
Biochar: Locks in nutrients and moisture while creating permanent microbial habitat, strengthening long-term soil function and reducing the need for frequent substrate replacement.
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Reptiles
Box turtles
Wood turtles
Forest skinks
Garter snakes
Corn snakes
Kingsnakes
Rat snakes
Amphibians
Toads
Newts
Salamanders
Fire-bellied toads
Temperate frogs
Small Mammals
(with appropriate depth and enclosure design)Mice
Rats
Voles
Ground-dwelling rodents
Invertebrates
Isopods
Springtails
Beetles
Earthworms
Millipedes
Plants
Ferns
Mosses
Ivy
Woodland ground covers
Shade-tolerant houseplants
Notes
Balanced for moderate humidity
Excellent for burrowing and tunneling
Long-term stable bioactive substrate
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Coco Coir: Retains moisture evenly while remaining airy, creating a consistent hydration buffer essential for tropical plants and animals in warm, humid environments.
Organic Topsoil: Provides mineral structure and nutrients that anchor roots and support microbial life, mirroring fertile island soils influenced by constant organic inputs.
Sphagnum Moss: Holds significant moisture while releasing it slowly, maintaining stable humidity and recreating the soft, spongy layers found in tropical forest and island floors.
Charcoal Pieces: Improves airflow, absorbs odors, and creates microbial microhabitats, increasing soil longevity and resilience under frequent misting and hydration cycles.
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Reptiles
Crested geckos (Correlophus ciliatus)
Day geckos (Phelsuma spp.)
Gargoyle geckos
Green anoles
Tree skinks
Small arboreal lizards
Amphibians
Dart frogs
Tree frogs
Reed frogs
Tropical toads
Salamanders (moisture-tolerant species)
Invertebrates
Isopods (tropical species)
Springtails
Millipedes
Tropical beetles
Land crabs / hermit crabs
Plants
Pothos
Philodendron
Monstera
Ferns
Mosses
Bromeliads
Notes
Built for high humidity, frequent misting
Fully bioactive-ready
Ideal for planted and vertical enclosures
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Silica-Free Sand: Forms the primary mineral base of desert soils, providing fast drainage and a natural texture that reflects arid ground conditions without the health risks associated with silica dust.
Crushed Granite: Adds weight, mineral diversity, and compaction resistance, helping the substrate hold burrows and contour under digging reptiles while improving long-term stability.
Organic Topsoil: Supplies trace organic matter and fine mineral particles that bind the mix together, enabling burrow formation and supporting low-level microbial activity without retaining excess moisture.
Biochar: Stabilizes nutrients and trace minerals, buffers moisture fluctuations, and provides long-term microbial habitat, keeping desert enclosures clean, odor-free, and biologically functional.
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Reptiles
Bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps)
Leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius)
African fat-tailed geckos (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus)
Uromastyx species
Horned lizards (Phrynosoma)
Collared lizards
Desert skinks
Chuckwallas
Desert iguanas
Invertebrates (Bioactive)
Darkling beetles
Desert isopods (arid-tolerant species)
Desert beetle larvae
Mealworms / superworms (as feeder insects living in substrate)
Notes
Designed for low humidity, high drainage
Supports burrowing and basking species
Not intended for amphibians or humidity-dependent reptiles
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Organic Peat: Improves moisture retention, soil structure, and aeration.
Organic Coir: Enhances water retention, improves soil structure, ensuring the mix stays light and well-draining for optimal carnivorous plant growth.
Organic Perlite: contributes to better drainage, aeration, and moisture retention without adding any unwanted nutrients, helping to create an ideal growing environment for carnivorous
Silica: Adds drainage, structure, and stability making it a vital component for carnivorous plants.
Diatomaceous Earth: Improves soil aeration and drainage and helps with pest control.
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Bog Asphodel, Bog Bean, Bog Cranberry, Bog Laurel, Bog Rosemary, Bog Violet, Butterwort, Cephalotus, Cloudberry, Cranberry, Darlingtonia, Dionaea, Drosera, Heliamphora, Labrador Tea, Leatherleaf, Marsh Marigold, Meadow Beauty, Nepenthes, Pitcher Plant, Pinguicula, Round-leaved Sundew, Sphagnum Moss, Swamp Pink, Sweet Gale, Utricularia
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Compost: Supplies rich organic matter and nutrients that fuel steady growth, improve soil structure, and support the microbial life tropical plants depend on.
Leaf Mold: Increases humus content and holds consistent moisture, creating the spongy, fertile conditions found on the rainforest floor.
Coco Coir: Retains water evenly without becoming soggy, helping roots access steady hydration in warm, humid environments.
Bark: Provides essential aeration and airflow around the roots, preventing compaction while mimicking the airy structure of natural jungle soils.
Perlite: Adds drainage and keeps the mix light, protecting houseplants like monstera, philodendron, orchids, and ficus from root rot.
Worm Castings: Offers a gentle, slow-release boost of nutrients, enhancing fertility and keeping foliage vibrant without overwhelming delicate roots.
Biochar: Locks in nutrients and creates a long-term microbial habitat, making the soil more resilient and sustainable over repeated use.
Rock Phosphate: Strengthens root systems and supports flowering and fruiting, essential for orchids, hoyas, hibiscus, and tropical trees.
Dolomite Lime: Balances soil pH and adds calcium and magnesium, ensuring plants can absorb nutrients effectively for lasting health.
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Aglaonema, Alocasia, Alpinia, Amorphophallus, Anthurium, Areca Palm, Arrowroot, Ashwagandha, Astilbe, Avocado, Banana, Bay Laurel, Begonia, Bird of Paradise, Black Pepper, Blue Ginger, Bromeliads, Caladium, Calathea, Cacao, Camellia, Carambola, Cassava, Chayote, Chives, Cinnamon, Citrus, Clove, Coleus, Colocasia, Coffee, Coriander, Curry Leaf, , Durian, Ficus, Ferns, Galangal, Garlic, Ginger, Guava, Heliconia, Hibiscus, , Impatiens, Indian Gooseberry, Jackfruit, Jaboticaba, Jambu, Jasmine, Kava, Kokum, Langsat, Lemongrass, Longan, Lychee, Magnolia, Mango, Maranta, Majesty Palm, Mayapple, Mint, Money Tree, Monstera, Moringa, Nutmeg, Orchids, Oregano, Papaya, Parlor Palm, Parsley, Peperomia, Philodendron, Pilea, Pineapple, Piper, Pothos, Rambutan, Roselle, Rubber Tree, Sapodilla, Scindapsus, Starfruit, Stromanthe, Tamarind, Tea, Taro, Turmeric, Vanilla Orchid, Wild Ginger, Xanthosoma, Yams, ZZ
What People Are Saying
“Switching to APSU Soil changed how I look at growing. My plants started thriving, but so did my mindset. It made me realize that real success comes from working with nature, not trying to outsmart it. Now every time I plant, it feels like I’m giving something back.”
— Hunter Smith (@bgn_1_1_)
“I tossed a scoop of SuperCharge into my veggie beds and everything exploded. My tomatoes doubled in size, and my peppers wouldn’t quit. I’ve used plenty of amendments before, but nothing fed the soil like this. I’m never going back.”
— Wes (@veteran.green)
“SuperSoil flat-out outperformed BuildASoil 3.0 with nothing but water. No bottles, no teas, just tap water doing its thing. The growth was faster, the color was deeper, and the plants looked healthier than ever. I’m completely hooked”
— James Oliver (@2fewtrees)
