Upstate Exotics

Botanical elegance for beginner gardeners

Nurture Nature with Easy Composting Solutions

Welcome to Upstate Exotics — your friendly, beginner-focused garden partner. Our composting kits, soil mixes, and starter tools help you turn everyday waste into rich soil magic, supporting lush blooms and healthy vegetables.

Product Showcase

Curated starter kits and soil amendments designed for beginners. Simple steps, stunning results.

Composting starter kit with pile of compost and bins

Starter Compost Kit

Create nutrient-rich compost with easy-to-follow steps and measured inputs.

Beginner Friendly
Plant pots and enriched soil mix

Container Soil Mix

Balanced blend optimized for sunny windowsills and balcony gardens.

All-Purpose
Compact compost bin

Compact Compost Bin

Sturdy, space-saving design for small yards and urban homes.

Space-Saving
Soil moisture meter and thermometer

Soil Care Kit

Moisture and pH tools to monitor soil health with beginner-friendly guidance.

Guided Setup

Composting Simplified

Turn kitchen scraps into garden gold with our beginner-friendly approach. Simple layers, steady results, and a dash of patience.

  • Start with browns and greens in balanced ratios
  • Keep moisture like a wrung-out sponge
  • Turn and aerate to speed up breakdown
New to composting? We’ve got you

Learn with Our Starter Guides

Clear, friendly instructions to help beginners grow confidence in composting and gardening.

Compost pile in a backyard

Composting Basics

Understand what to add, how to mix, and when to harvest finished compost.

Guide
Garden soil in a raised bed

Soil Preparation

How to prep beds and containers for thriving plants with our blends.

Guide
Garden layout and design

Simple Garden Layouts

Plan a beginner-friendly layout that maximizes sun and ease of care.

Planner