For containers, you’ll often read that you need to buy or make a good potting mix. But what does this mean? Potting mix is not garden soil—which isheavy and includes sand, clay, and othercheaper additives that won’t work for containers. Some people may refer to it as potting soil,...
If you’re growing in containers, chances are good you’re using some kind of potting soil for your precious plants. But what if I told you that the “soil” in your pot isn’t technically “soil” at all? What if I told you that it’s a mix made of composted tree materials,peat...
Watch this quick little video for a lesson on how I mix a batch of my DIY potting soil: ► For more on how to garden successfully in containers, check out my book, Container Gardening Complete (Cool Springs Press, 2017). If you enjoy growing in containers, you might also enjoy these...
POTTING MIX A potting medium is a mixture of various raw materials designed to be used in horticulture as a substrate to support the roots of plants cultivated in pots and containers. A good potting mix should offer the plant a substratum for both stability, a high water capacity, good ...
Potting Mix for Containers Try this simple potting mix for plants to be grown on in larger containers. Thoroughly combine two parts garden compost with one part coir or, better still, leaf mold. Now add some perlite for drainage – about two to three generous handfuls to every 10 gallons (...
Potting Mix for Containers Try this simple potting mix for plants to be grown on in larger containers. Thoroughly combine two parts garden compost with one part coir or, better still, leaf mold. Now add some perlite for drainage – about two to three generous handfuls to every 10 gallons (...
Some mixes may also include perlite* or vermiculite** to make them lighter - ideal for very large tubs, vertical gardens or rooftop situations where the weight of pots, wall hangers and potting mix is a serious consideration. * Perlite is non-crystalline and occurs naturally. It has the unus...
It can be really confusing to go to a garden center and try to pick out potting mix when it is mixed in with so many other options. But to keep it simple, just buy a potting mix for your containers (look for a bag that says Soilless Potting Mix); all the other bags are for use...
I grow flowers and vegetables in containers and hanging baskets and they do well in this mix. No large chunks or insects ever found. I will buy again. Sue 170 5 out of 5 stars review 8/4/2020 Miracle Grow ...
Foxfarm’s Ocean Forest Potting Mix is pricy, but good—and well worth the price if you’re growing tomatoes in pots, or growing peppers or eggplants in containers. I’m a tightwad, but I’ve bought a bag or two every spring for the last 12 years, for potting up tomatoes, peppers...