Should I Use Miracle-Gro Plant & Vegetable Soil in My Potted Garden?
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Potting Soil Ingredients
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Miracle-Gro potting soil works well in potted gardens to provide a good base for container plants. The potting soil contains a mixture of peat moss, softwood bark and perlite to assist the soil in holding as well as releasing water. Perlite is a volcanic mineral that appears as small pebbles in the potting soil mixture. This type of potting soil also contains slow-release granulated fertilizer to boost container plant growth.
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Garden Soil
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Garden soil differs greatly from potting soil. Garden soil contains clay particles that inhibit quick water drainage. When used in a potted garden, regular garden soil causes pooling of water and often results in root rot of container plants. Avoid using garden soil for potted containers unless placing the plant into a water garden. Miracle-Gro Flower and Vegetable Garden Soil works best when added as a 50 percent amendment to existing garden soil. Avoid using this product in container gardens.
Bottom Line
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Provide the best possible growing environment for your potted garden by using fresh potting soil with each new planting. Miracle-Gro soils provide aeration to allow plenty of drainage in a container environment. Replace container soil if you notice a decline in potted plants as the season progresses. The soil may contain pathogens or bacteria that can damage new cultivars.
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