Horticultural Eco-Products, Compost and Topsoils
We’re proud to do our part to keep our communities green and our producers thriving – by channelling our expertise and innovation into activities that enrich and regenerate soil.
Compost adds nutrients to our soils and replaces some conventional fertilizers at a lower cost. It contains not only the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium your plants need, but also other essential minerals like calcium, magnesium and copper.
Certified products that draw on our expertise
Our compost is certified by BNQ. This national quality standard specifies the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of compost.
When you purchase and use certified compost, you can rest assured that it is safe (foreign matter/micronutrient content, and fecal coliform and salmonella levels), effective (maturity and stability test) and profitable (water and organic matter content).
Our compost for horticultural and landscaping use enriches all soil types and improves the structure of sandy, silty or clay soil. It is composed of leaves, grass clippings, table scraps and woody material.
The use of compost offers numerous benefits:
- Improving soil’s water retention. Composted soil can retain 200% of its dry weight in water, whereas poor soil retains only 20%. The result is soil that is more resistant to drought.
- Improving soil structure. With its organic content, compost reduces clay soil compaction, allowing water to penetrate the soil better and reach the roots. In sandy soils, it allows the formation of aggregates, which improve water and nutrient retention by reducing leaching.
- Feeding nutrients to your soil and plants. Compost contains not only the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium your plants need, but also essential micro-nutrients like calcium, magnesium and copper.
- Breathing new life into your soil. It contains micro-organisms that cause biodegradation, turning decomposable materials into stable organic matter and releasing the nutrients needed for plant growth.
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- Saint-Henri plant compost
- Saint-Henri MTQ compost
- Bury plant compost
- Lachute MTQ compost
- Lachute plant compost
Other BNQ-certified composts are also available for specific commercial or agricultural uses.
These topsoil mixes are made up of compost, peat moss, sand and fertilizer. They are ideal for use in gardens and/or perennial, annual and shrub beds.
Their benefits include
- Rich organic matter content
- Enriched with compost for better yield
- The planting mix meets the BNQ 0605-100/2001 organic topsoil standard for trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials
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Ideal for planting or transplanting vegetable and flower beds, this topsoil is a mix of compost, peat moss or humus, and sand. Topsoil from Saint-Henri also includes organic fertilizers.
Its benefits include
- Enriched with compost for better yield
- Structured for good drainage and aeration
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This topsoil features sand, compost and peat moss, and is used for tree and shrub planting in urban areas.
Among its benefits:
- Compliance with mix No. 2 – Quebec City
- Compliance with the Quebec Minister of Transport’s Specification 9101 for topsoil standards
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This mixture of sand, compost and peat moss/humus is ideal for seeding, sodding or refreshing a lawn.
Its benefits include compliance with mix No. 1 (Quebec City) standards, and a uniform blend for easy handling and rooting.
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This commercial sand and compost mixture is used primarily when laying sod. It’s an economical choice that is enriched with compost for better yield.
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Promotes seed germination and improves your yields.
Facilitates nutrient assimilation and reduces the incidence of disease.
Increases topsoil’s water and nutrient retention capacity.
Reduces the need for watering.
Ensures good plant growth and reduces the use of chemical fertilizers.
Makes products easy to use.
Makes gardening more pleasant and frees up time to enjoy the results.
Ensures safety, effectiveness and profitability.
For decades, our Englobe team has been a partner of choice for agricultural producers. Our advanced eco-products are carefully crafted for multiple uses by our experienced team - people who really care about sustainability and the environment.
For our experts and advocates, organic waste reclamation is not a regulatory objective, but rather a vision and a commitment. Our care and expertise—they’re what set us apart.