Altiere's Home & Garden

CBS Topsoil has been a family owned business in the Youngstown area for 20 years. It continues to be a premier outlet for gardeners and landscapers in the Valley. Altiere's combines the knowledge of an experienced staff with the latest trends and designs for building your perfect outdoor space.

Altiere's Home and Garden provides all the floral and garden products you need to get inspired. We carry everything from fresh-cut flowers, shrubs and vegetables; to accessories like flowerpots, planters, fertilizer and topsoil. Whether you want to give your backyard a complete makeover or simply spruce things up for a weekend party, our staff can help you create a look and feel that suits your lifestyle. We also have a unique gift shop that where you can find a great housewarming present, party favor or something special for yourself.

If you want a shrub, perennial or tree to survive and grow year after year, it must be able to tolerate year-round conditions in your area. The United States Department of Agriculture has broken up the country into zones to help everyday gardeners choose the right plant for their area. Northeast Ohio is part of the USDA Hardiness Zone 5.

Not the most glamorous part of gardening but it is your garden's lifeline so here are a few facts:. There are five factors that go into soil makeup: texture, structure, pH, organic mater and fertility. Typical soil found in the yard is about 90% mineral residue and only 10% decayed organic matter. Organic matter provides food for the beneficial microorganisms that release nutrients into the soil.