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Specifications at a Glance:
- 20-quart bag
- Contains sphagnum peat, perlite, vermiculite and limestone
- Gardener's Supply Exclusive
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Self-Watering Container Mix
The Perfect Soil Mix for Self-Watering Containers
Our field tests prove it: In self-watering planters, this lightweight mix works better than conventional potting soil. Its coarse, airy texture acts like a wick, carrying water from the planter’s reservoir to the root system. The result is more vigorous root growth, better aeration and less waterlogging. It's also an ideal mix for standard pots and planters. Contains sphagnum peat, perlite, vermiculite and limestone. 20-quart bag.
- Promotes vigorous root growth
- No waterlogged soil
- Amazing wicking action
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Drains well (251)
- Holding capacity (196)
- Easy to use (115)
- Lightweight (98)
- Weather resistant (45)
Cons
- Difficult to assemble (8)
- Heavy (6)
- Grows mold/mildew (4)
- Pricey / poor value (3)
- Tough to store (3)
Best Uses
- Outdoor plants (322)
- Household plants (120)
- Plant transferal (99)
- Growing seeds (86)
- Patio (75)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid gardener (266), Practical (110), Getting started (87), Budget shopper (54), Master gardener (28)
Reviewed by 517 customers
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Pros
- Drains Well
- Holding Capacity
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Growing Seeds
- Household Plants
- Outdoor Plants
- Plant Transferal
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
I've used this soil many times for all my self-watering containers. I'm not convinced that it contains enough nutrients for a whole summer, so I add worm compost. The price is pretty high, but I can't find anything that works so well in self-watering containers locally.
Pros
- Drains Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Household Plants
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
The product works wonderfully!
Pros
- Drains Well
- Holding Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Cuts down on frequent wat
- Great in patio containers
- Outdoor Plants
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
Dampen the product in the bag before starting to use.I usually put some of my homemade compost at the bottom of the container, then the container mix. This combination seems to work very well.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
hanging tomato plant
Pros
- Drains Well
- Holding Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoor Plants
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
Used this product in the self watering window boxes purchased last year and was very pleased with the results. Purchased two more bags for this year's window boxes plus other patio planters.
Pros
- Drains Well
- Holding Capacity
Cons
- More expensive
Best Uses
- Outdoor Plants
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
I have window boxes outside my brownstone window in the city. Since I have to take out the screen to fill the window box, I want the soil to maintain moisture and support my plants. Nothing I've bought has done the job better than Gardener's Supple special mix.
Pros
- Drains Well
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Outdoor Plants
- Plant Transferal
- Self Watering Containers
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
I like it in the self-watering containers, inside and out. I used it for my garden window herbs so it is not too much weight on the overhanging window!
Thanks!
Pros
- Drains Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Growing Seeds
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
Using in Self-watering container
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Drains Well
- Holding Capacity
- Weather Resistant
Cons
- Difficult To Assemble
Best Uses
- Growing Seeds
- Outdoor Plants
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
The containers are functional aand attractive, aand starting my vegetable seeds in the soil mix was easy to do. I am anticipating a large crop of sweet peppers and cherry tomatoes to eat this spring. Many of the extra seedlings will be given to friends.
Pros
- Drains Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Growing Seeds
- Household Plants
- Outdoor Plants
- Plant Transferal
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
I use this container mix in my self-watering window boxes which hang on the railing of my deck. My first attempt at growing strawberries couldn't have been better.
