You can use garden soil for potted plants, but it is not ideal. Garden soil is often too dense and can compact in a pot, which can lead to problems with drainage. In addition, garden soil may contain weeds, insects, and other pests that you don't want in your pots. If you do use garden soil, be sure to mix it with potting soil to lighten it and improve drainage.
Earthworms are great for gardens as they help aerate and fertilize the soil. However, too many earthworms can actually be harmful to your garden. They can cause the soil to become too loose, making it difficult for plants to grow. They can also eat the roots of plants, which can damage the plant. If you think you have too many earthworms in your garden, you can try to reduce their population by removing them from the soil and placing them in a different location.
You can mix topsoil with garden soil, but it is not necessary. Topsoil is the top layer of soil that is high in organic matter and helps plants grow. Garden soil is the lower layer of soil that is made up of minerals and rocks.
No, you don't need to buy soil for your garden. The topsoil in your garden is probably fine for most plants. If you want to improve the soil, you can add compost or other organic matter to it.
4.7/5
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Over 150,000 bags sold. Our soil mix is available in bag sizes from 2 quart to 28 gallons. All soil is pre-washed and screened. Phone support available with each order. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.
MADE WITH EXPERTISE: Our ready-to-use trademarked potting blend containing Bonsai Block, Monto Clay and Pine Bark Fines soil mix designed to be of consistent particle size.
IDEAL FOR ACID-LOVING PLANTS: Bonsai Jack’s ultra-lightweight and airy succulent growing soil is optimized for pH of 5.5, water absorption, evaporation, bulk density, and particle size. It is perfect for succulents, cactus, bonsai and other acid-loving plants. Ready to use Gritty Mix for the vast majority of succulents. Pathogen free with extended pathogen control.
MADE IN THE USA: All Bonsai Jack soil products are lab-tested and manufactured to spec versus other brands who use ingredients derived from reclaimed organic matter containing pathogens such as nematodes and insects that can damage or kill plants.
FAST DRAINING & NURTURING: Our succulent potting soil helps prevent root rot and overwatering. It will not damage roots on cactus and succulents. Bonsai Jack succulent soil mix is used by professionals and hobbyists alike to enhance all sorts of succulent plants, including echeveria, crassula, lithops, jade, aloe, haworthia, crassula, and hundreds more.
$234
I read about this specific soil mixture in a blog post on caring for and growing succulents. I was losing fresh succulents to drafts and lack of sunlight after having them delivered to the Northeastern United States, where it is very cold (despite using a grow light and keeping them away from drafty windows). So I looked into better soil and concluded it was worthwhile to try despite the extremely expensive cost for such a small bag.We purchased roughly 17 new succulents and a few cacti from a new Amazon seller to plant in a variety of designs and sizes of planters since we didn't want to take the chance of losing all of our plants again by using the "branded," less expensive succulent soil we had used the previous time. The only issue was that 2 Quarts of this soil wasn't quite enough, so we used gravel on the bottom of the very large/deep pots, a tiny bit of the *old* branded soil we believed to have been a factor in our problems with the previous succulents (just to fill in), and finally used this entire bag of the Bonsai Jack soil as the primary on all of them. After planting 17 succulents and cacti, the bag was completely empty, but we believe it was worthwhile because our succulents are still flourishing a few weeks later. Because the Bonsai Jack soil isn't clumpy or dense like branded varieties are, we ARE using two grow lights currently and are watering more regularly. It resembles a thin, dry mulch and is free of the dreaded "peat" mixtures.We've discovered that this "mulch" style of soil is much better for our succulents, but since it allows for faster and more effective drainage, we've also discovered that we need to really keep an eye on the plants for limp pieces because, with this soil, we water in smaller amounts at a time but more frequently. We use this to water our plants at least twice a week, but we just give them a light squeeze, not a "spraying" or thorough soaking. In conclusion, if your plants aren't doing well or are in pain, acquire this! When we had previously lost four out of four plants, it definitely assisted us in keeping all 17 plants (so far) without losing one.However, I am unable to award 5 stars because I find the pricing to be too excessive. I am aware that it is hand-blended and free of fillers, but it's not as if it has been treated with a pricey hormone or magical dust. Still, it's just soil. Due to the pricing, I would only buy again in a true emergency. And I would suggest, if you *can*, lining the bottoms of larger pots with the less expensive material and some gravel and using this for the main level. Even a one-time voucher to "stock up" would be helpful. Overall, though, this is top-notch goods, so if you want the "good stuff," be prepared to part with cash!
4.6/5
Formulated with coconut coir, a sustainable and renewable resource, that helps maintain moisture between watering's for vibrant flowers and delicious vegetables and herbs
Burpee Organic Premium growing mix is enriched with Burpee plant food for vibrant flowers and delicious vegetables and herbs
Omri listed for Organic use
Enriched with Burpee plant food
Perfect for container and raised bed gardening, this growing mix feeds plants instantly and provides a slow release plant food that feeds for up to 3 months
$234
NOT A BUG! I've at last discovered a fantastic potting soil free of gnats! I'll buy this again and again, which I have been doing, even if it could be a touch less expensive compared to Miracle Grow's larger bags, all of which were plagued with gnats and gnat eggs. I replanted all of my indoor plants that were gnat-infested, and I've been using this brand to pot up fresh plants. NOT A BUG!
4.5/5
Ocean forest organic potting soil posses everything in one bag what your plants need
Ideal for containerized plantings
Available in 12-quart
Composted forest humus, sandy loam and sphagnum peat moss
Powerhouse blend of premium earthworm castings, bat guano and pacific northwest sea going fish and crab meal
$234
It's difficult for me to spend good money on anything I haven't tried because I am a poor guy. Last time, I tried Miracle Grow Organic Potting Mix with the thought that "hey, maybe this will be nice stuff." However, I will say this. I'll pay more money after utilizing this dirt and solely use that. This dirt is ideal. It drains quickly and perfectly when used directly from the bag, and it will keep a little amount of water for 4-5 days in a 3.5- to 5-gallon container. It contains amazing organic nutrients like crab meal, earthworm castings, and others. Any plant can be planted in this soil. After a week, check on your plant. The outcomes are truly going to be SEEN...On a related point, Fox Farm's Big Bloom is an incredible organic vitamin. Although I've never tried it, I've heard great things about their grow big and tiger bloom products.You'll be amazed if you purchase some fox farm ocean forest dirt!However, I would visit a store and purchase it... Large bags of potting soil can be outrageously expensive to mail. I spent around $25 for a 12 qt bag, which contained 3 gallons of soil. My only choice was to purchase this dirt online because I would have to travel more than 4 hours to acquire it.I'll just plant things in this from now on. I guarantee you would get the finest tomatoes you've ever had if you planted tomatoes on this soil.
4.5/5
$234
I appreciate you providing the reviews because they enabled me to choose this cover sand for my houseplants. As a novice gardener, I had no expectation of raising anything besides the seeds I had sowed. I'm transplanting some tomato plants from pots when I see tiny insects scuttling and crawling all over the dirt. I raced upstairs to my bathroom, shut the door, and frantically called my husband to come to my rescue because I was so scared that I literally put the plant down. We tried a few organic pesticides—to cut a very long and dramatic story short—but I believe the top soil stop helped more than anything else. The top soil is covered in sand, which keeps the area dry and prevents gnats from laying their vile, frightening eggs there. The next step would have been to the exterior garbage can, but this sand rescued my plants. Eight indoor vegetable plants were saved by one bag, and I still have plenty. Thank you, and I hope that this review is helpful to someone else.
4.4/5
Plant food spikes are filled with the micronutrients that indoor plants need
Indoor plant care made simple; enjoy vibrant potted plants in your home, office or business
Houseplant fertilizer spikes feed continuously for up to 2 months
Easy-to-use fertilizer for all indoor plants including ferns, spider plants, pothos, and croton
When used as directed, plant food spikes are safe to use on all indoor, potted plants
$234
These plant food spikes are my holy grail! Although they are advertised as being for indoor plants, I use them for all of my outdoor plants, particularly my herbs. After planting some basil and other herbs that seemed to be taking an age to grow, I first tried these. I went to a nearby home improvement store and looked through the garden center for plant food, but until I saw these spikes, most of them were far more expensive than I was ready to pay. Due to their low price, I figured I'd give them a try, and WOW! My plants grew more than twice as much in a few of days as they had in the preceding few weeks! A gardening-loving buddy of mine visited me and was astounded by how big and healthy all of my herbs were. She immediately left my house to buy some when I informed her about the spikes, and she experienced exactly the same growth.I now make sure to have an additional pack of these on available, store it in a ziplock bag to prevent water or weather damage, and add fresh spikes to my plants around every 6 to 8 weeks. I now put these "plant steroid sticks" (as my partner calls them) in all of my plants; they also did a terrific job this summer with my tomato plants. For those who desire large, gorgeous, robust plants, these spikes are a necessity!*UPDATE*: April 20, 2016These spikes are still in use, and I ADORE them! I wanted to share a photo that perfectly captured how amazing these spikes are. I couldn't believe that the mint had survived the entire Erie, Pennsylvania winter in our garage (without any light, water, care, etc. — simply sat in the planter), so on Monday, April 18, I snapped a photo of some of it to show my boyfriend. I hoped that the tiny buds would eventually continue to grow around the new mint plant since I was so excited and added a few new spikes to the pot (which is in the center of the planter in the picture). The NEXT DAY (4/19), when I returned outdoors to continue preparing the ground for this year's garden, I was ABSOLUTELY ASTONISHED by how much the tiny buds had expanded in just under a day. I shot a second image to provide a side-by-side comparison because I still had the original from Monday on my phone.
4.4/5
For use in containers
More blooms for more color versus unfed plants
For indoor and outdoor container plants
Grows Plants Twice as Big! versus unfed plants
Feeds up to 6 months
$234
So when I see a box with the Lowe's logo on it when I arrive home today, I realize that I did not order anything from Lowe's. The potting mix I purchased from Amazon is inside when I open it up. I examine the packing sheet and discover that I essentially gave someone $3 in exchange for their ordering it from Lowe's and shipping it to my location. That's what I get for being adamant about just purchasing items from Amazon. I'm not actually complaining; I just find it absurd.For my indoor herb garden, I purchased. In my grass, I discovered some wild mint and lemon balm. Every time I mowed, the aroma was impossible to miss. The issue is that my local soil, which is poor for potting, is primarily made up of small gravel, sand, and other fine particulates.For those of you who have complained that the majority of this mixture is peat moss and wood chips, they use that material in potting soil since it holds moisture and doesn't compress. It only makes sense when a plant is enclosed in a clay or plastic container, earthworms cannot agitate the soil, and the soil is not properly protected from evaporation. That obviously depends on the kind of plant you're raising.I've had several positive experiences with Miracle-Gro; it's a trustworthy brand to use.I have a simple fix for you if you're having gnat problems. Purchase a pouch of organic pipe tobacco and prepare some "tobacco tea" with it. Fill a spray bottle with it, then spray the troublesome planter's soil liberally. It will control a number of common pest insects. However, I kindly request that you refrain from doing this with outdoor flowering plants because nicotine is deadly to honey bees as well, and they already struggle greatly.I've discovered that nicotine is completely ineffective against ants and termites, despite the fact that they are related to bees.There are no flies or gnats visible in my bag, and the consistency is as I anticipated. I haven't gotten a chance to utilize it yet, but I fully anticipate positive outcomes. Lemon balm and mint spread like weeds. That's one of the reasons I want to get rid of it from my grass. But I decided that I'll gently remove it and keep them contained rather than killing it. Nothing beats a cup of hot, fresh mint tea!
4.3/5
Now with MultiCote controlled release fertilizer
Made with Canadian sphagnum peat moss with worm castings, forest humus, and pumice
A slow-release complete fertilizer is added to give plants a strong start
Hanging baskets
This product is made in United States
For house plants
A multi purpose, nutrient rich mix that's ideal for all plants
Patio containers
$234
This item is quite addictive. Because I'm so busy (growing plants is not a hobby; it's an addiction...), I've chosen to take a break and leave comments on a few of the thousands of items that I often buy on Amazon. I made a long time ago vow to myself that I would only review items after using them for an appropriate amount of time (i.e., weeks at a minimum, preferably months, possibly years).I can honestly tell that at this point, many bags (perhaps 15) later, that if there were any bugs, I did not see them. The several plants I have owned and maintained both indoors and outside have largely thrived, so if any of them did die, it was probably due to user mistake. In other words, the land was not to blame. The potting soil had a great level of moisture retention, wasn't overly heavy, and had a pleasant smell (must get all up in there!). In fact, you are getting a good deal for the price. AND a few vitamins? Not bad, not awful people. Since I always do and believe you should too, I won't lie and claim I didn't add a few of my own adjustments to the mix. However, I rank this among the best for the amount you are paying out of all the things I have tried.
4.2/5
Potting Soil
Enhanced With Myco-Tone Water Saving Formula
Improve Moisture Retention And Reduce Drought Stress
For All Indoor And Outdoor Containers
$234
As a passionate gardener, I've discovered that the best garden soil must contain the appropriate ratio of chemical, physical, and biological content in order to produce the best outcomes.1. Chemically speaking, soil must have sufficient levels of important nutrients (such as nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium), be at the proper pH levels, and be devoid of compounds hazardous to plant growth (such as herbicides).2. The soil should be physically porous enough to allow water to drain through and air to enter readily, but not too porous that it does not hold enough moisture and nutrients to meet the demands of the plants (in other words moist well drained soil).3. In terms of biology, soil should have a high concentration of beneficial organic matter (humus, which is what is left behind after extensive breakdown of organic matter), as well as other beneficial soil creatures (such earthworms), and a low concentration of unfavorable ones (such as nematodes).The gardener now has rich organic soil to successfully grow and harvest a range of crops once the aforementioned three requirements are satisfied. Espoma Organic Potting Mix is dark, abundant in organic matter, moist, soft, and light, and it possesses all of the aforementioned qualities.Tomatoes, spicy peppers (serrano and habanero), lettuce, broccoli, cucumbers, carrots, and a variety of herbs and floral plants were among the abundant crop I was able to cultivate and harvest.This organic potting mix is the best I've ever used, and it produced the best results. A
3.6/5
Organic cactus and succulent soil mix, light-weight, well draining, pH balance (5.5). Our soil provides the plant support, moisture and drainage bonsai trees need
Professionally formulated, imported from Denmark, to provide optimum growth for bonsai succulent and cacti plant
Perfectly for most succulent and cacti varieties, crassula ovata jade, donkey’s tail and other bonsai species. 100% organic and all natural bonsai soil
Well draining The Next Gardener succulent potting soil helps prevent root rot and overwatering
This soil is optimized for pH of 5.5. Neutral pH soil mix is perfect for succulents, cactus, bonsai and other acid-loving plants
$234
I cultivate numerous indoor plants, many of which are succulents (I live in the desert). I gambled on this mixture, and I'm pleased I did. Succulents thrive in the desert because of how quickly it drains and dries up. However, the plant continues to thrive even when the top layer of soil dries out, which is probably because this mixture seems to keep water between the particles for a long time.I believe this mixture considerably reduces overwatering. This is excellent for me because I am a serious overwaterer. Utilizing this required some learning because of the inconsistent consistency. I'm not sure how to adequately describe how soft and bounce-back-like it feels when it's wet. similar to how a latex pillow feels when pressed. Or the finished top of a cake that, when pressed, sort of bounces back into place. Although it can contain a lot of water, it never feels wet.I'm going to buy a second bag of this mixture. I used it to re-root a dracaena and a few jade plants. It's been nearly two years that I've been battling that annoying dracaena. For the first time in a year, it is sprouting new leaves in this mixture.I experiment with pretty much anything when it comes to potting media, and I'm really particular about soil mixtures. I usually make my own mixtures. But of the two mixes, this one is the only one I truly like better than my own.This mixture is suitable for any plant; a succulent is not a requirement. If you've only ever used premixed soil, I'd also respectfully suggest that you try it and not be put off by the strange consistency. They almost always have a lot of peat, and they have a very distinct flavor than this mixture. It's worth the trouble to try with this improved combination to get acclimated to the consistency because it's really good.
To find good outdoor soil, you can either buy it from a gardening store or gather it yourself from an outdoor area. If you gather it yourself, make sure to get soil from an area that has plenty of vegetation and is not too sandy or too clay-like. The best way to test the quality of the soil is to take a small sample and squeeze it in your hand. If it forms a ball easily, then it is good soil.
To make your own garden soil, you will need to start with a base of good topsoil. You can then add organic matter to this topsoil, such as compost, manure, or leaf mold. You can also add inorganic amendments, such as perlite or vermiculite, to improve drainage and aeration. The mix of ingredients you use will depend on what kind of plants you are growing and the conditions of your garden.
One way to fill a raised garden bed for cheap is to use compost. Compost is a great way to add nutrients to the soil and it is relatively inexpensive. You can also use mulch to help fill the garden bed. Mulch is a great way to help keep the soil moist and it can also help to control weeds.
Garden soil can last indefinitely if it is cared for properly. Gardeners should add organic matter to their soil on a regular basis to keep it healthy and replenish nutrients that are used up by plants. Proper drainage is also important to prevent garden soil from becoming waterlogged and compacted.
Bagged topsoil is a popular choice for many gardeners, but is it any good? There are pros and cons to using bagged topsoil. On the plus side, it is convenient and easy to use. You can simply open the bag and spread it where you need it. Bagged topsoil is also typically very high quality, since it is a screened and processed product. On the downside, bagged topsoil can be expensive. It is also not always easy to find the right type of topsoil for your needs. For
No, garden soil is not the same as fertilizer. Fertilizer is a material that is added to the soil to provide nutrients for plants. Garden soil is a type of soil that is used for gardening. It is a mix of organic matter, sand, silt, and clay.
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