cheaper container soil
by yvonne
(chicago, il)
you mention promix or fafard potting soil for containers. for those of us on a budget is there a huge difference if we use a less expensive miracle gro
Doug says you can use anything you like - that you can afford. :-) Just make sure the mix you purchase doesn't contain real soil (it compacts).
I understand the problems with money and gardening (oh yeah!) :-) but the soil is the basis for success. Screw up there and nothing else you do is going to make any difference.
Will miracle-gro soil work? Sure - lots of gardeners grow great stuff in it. Is it "organic" ? No. Does that matter to you? (insert answer here) :-)
