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Pirate
Joined: 03 Jul 2004
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Location: Dalworthington Gardens,TEXAS
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| Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:50 pm Post subject: Potting Soil |
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Is there any reason not to use a good topsoil instead of a store-bought potting soil when planting in containers?
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sandih
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Location: Dallas,TEXAS
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| Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:08 am Post subject: |
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| A good potting soil also contain compost. I think if you just used topsoil that it would compact and dry out quicker. It also wouldn't have some of the nutrients that compost or compost-laden potting soil would have. |
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Pirate
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Location: Dalworthington Gardens,TEXAS
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| Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:06 am Post subject: Soil |
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In the hottest months, some of my container plants in potting soil need water twice a day or they wilt. I tried putting some in topsoil, and they need less than half the water. I see no difference in the health or growth rates. The only difference I've noticed is the weight of the pots.
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