Make potting mix with free materials and use it for seed starting, raised beds, and more. You can make your own potting mix at home using simple ingredients like compost, sand, and shredded leaves.

The same potting soil can be used over several seasons, along as fertilizer is added to restore nutrients and the soil doesn't become to compacted, destroying air pockets that help drainage. If soil ...

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You can make your own potting mix at home using simple ingredients like compost, sand, and shredded leaves. Compost adds nutrients while wood chips and rocks help your mix drain well and keep plant ...