Liqui-Dirt is a relatively new store, having opened at the end of 2019. I discovered them on…read moreInstagram, showing off a gorgeous planter. They are a bit out of the way, located near the South Valley Regional Airport, so you're just going to have to make it a destination on its own (They would fit right in on a cute lil' downtown street our boutique-y shopping area).
When I arrived, what should I spot through their glass door, but a harlequin Great Dane puppy! I have one myself, just a few weeks younger than Miss Gaia who greeted me here, so of course I was already into anything they were selling. And don't you just love shop dogs? They are always the sweetest, so calm and friendly! We were also greeted by a cute little girl and her mother, who proceeded to explain their products, most notably the Liqui-Dirt fertilizer. This started it all about 15 years ago, and is a concentrated powder intended to be mixed with water. It is useful for all plants, and animal safe, so can even be utilized for aquaponics or ponds. Beyond it, they also carry a variety of pots and planters, heirloom seeds, soil, and many, many different plants. Their display of kokedama moss balls is gorgeous, and I would have snatched one up, but already have one at home.
Instead, I admired stunning natural agate bowls, terrariums and colorful glass vases, but eventually settled on one of their house-crafted pots made of stone chips, because where else can you get one of those beauties? They come in a variety of colors and sizes, and the price includes plants! Picking my own was such fun, and they have so many options: loads of succulents, ferns, etc. Mostly standards, but a couple trendy, of-the-minute specimens too (I spied many pilea kokedama!). It took only five or so minutes for everything to be planted, and in the meantime, we paid for our purchase. Shortly after, my planter was revealed, and it is a natural masterpiece! The plants are arranged thoughtfully so as to show off each to their best advantage, living moss covers the soil, and moss covered sticks bring it all together. This is just my style, and I immediately started wondering to whom I might gift one, so I could return and put together more stunning creations!
Our total was reasonable, with my planter, including the bowl, three plants, and service of having it arranged priced at $37. We also bought Liqui-Dirt. This is available in several sizes, from a small sample packet, the 8 oz bottle we chose at $35 (sufficient to prepare roughly 50 gallons, depending on use), to very large gallon and 5 gallon packages.
This shop is tiny, and I do wish we had had a little more space to just look on our own. Other than that, it was a wonderful experience, and I will absolutely return.