What is the best soil to use in container gardening?
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What is the best soil to use in container gardening?
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What is the best soil to use in container gardening?
John Wick
Potting soil
Potting soil is the best soil for containers as it gives the right texture and moisture retention for growing plants in a small space. Some potting soils are specially formulated for specific plants such as African violets or orchids, but every container plant should be grown in some form of potting soil.
andrew
So, the best soil for planters like these is a soilless potting mix. Soilless mixes are usually made with peat moss or coco coir as the base ingredient, and they don’t contain compost or sand
aron
When growing plants in containers or raised beds, you need to pay special attention to the soil you use. Soil taken from your yard or a garden bed is too dense to use in a pot or raised bed. Instead, for containers, you’ll want to use potting mix (also called potting soil), a lightweight and fluffy alternative.