Product Reviews and Ratings - org.apache.xml.dtm.ref.DTMNodeIterator@5b9589 - Drought-Resistant Container Mix from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 28 ratings)

Located in: Pots & Planters, Soil & Accessories, Soil Mixes

Our special blend of peat, perlite, vermiculite and water-retaining polymer crystals helps maintain consistent moisture levels for healthy root growth without frequent watering. Recommended for any container that does not have a self-watering reservoir.

Water-retaining potting mix keeps plants healthy

Ideal for use in non-self-watering planters

32-quart bag

More information for the Drought-Resistant Container Mix

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 28 reviews)

89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Accelerated growth(12), Easy to use(25), Long lasting(14), Organic(7), Vibrant plant color(8)

Best Uses:

Flower gardens(4), Potted plants(28), Vegetable gardens(3)

Describe Yourself:

Avid gardener(19), Getting started(3), Master gardener(5)

I highly recommend this product...

By Susan the RN & Horsewoman

from Atascadero, CA on 9/19/2009

Pros:

Easy to Use

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I live in a micro-climate on the Central Coast of California that goes to triple digits in the summer...this is a superb product for areas that are hot!!!! My Coleus', Geraniums & Asparagus Ferns look fabulous...and have NEVER wilted or drooped with average waterings.

its good but!!!!!!!!!! expensive

By none

from shelton ct on 7/9/2009

Pros:

Accelerated Growth, Easy to Use, Vibrant Plant Color

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

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It Works!

By Auntie Track

from Litchfield, MN on 7/7/2009

Pros:

Accelerated Growth, Easy to Use, Long Lasting

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

We purchased this product due to a polite recommendation from the on line salesperson that took our order. She described the probability of the pot drying out because of nature of it hanging on a railing. We mixed this product with our own peat and black dirt and the flowers are flourishing and have not had the soaking/drying out cycles most summer pots go through. The dirt holds moisture very well.

Great Planter Mix

By Mishka

from Austin, TX on 7/3/2009

Pros:

Easy to Use

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I used this container mix in my new self-watering whiskey barrel. It gets hot and dry in Texas, but my plants have plenty of moisture and are thriving!

Time Saver

By NPR

from American Fork, UT on 6/19/2009

Pros:

Accelerated Growth, Easy to Use, Long Lasting, Organic, Vibrant Plant Color

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I live in the desert. I usually have to water my potted plants daily. This has decreased my watering frequency. Love it!

Best soil ever!

By Donut

from Richfield, MN on 6/9/2009

Pros:

Easy to Use, Fun "playing in the mud", Good price

Best Uses:

Container balcony garden, Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

MN has been in drought this spring. Glad to have this product.

A must for hanging planters

By justmakescents

from Rock Creek OH on 6/1/2009

Pros:

Accelerated Growth, Easy to Use, Long Lasting, Vibrant Plant Color

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I got this soil mostly for the Topsey Tervey tomatoe hanginer, & am useing it in all my hanging plants. Soil stay good & moist & the plants look VERY happy.

Wonderful for plants in hot, sunny spots

By Ellie, flower lover

from Biltmore Lake, NC on 5/19/2009

Pros:

Accelerated Growth, Easy to Use, Long Lasting, Organic, Vibrant Plant Color

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

This is the first year I've used this product. The plants in my pots/planters are responding extremely well. Because the location is quite sunny & can be very hot, I like the knowledge that the plants will not be as likely to dry out so quickly & suffer from lack of moisture.

Excellent container mix for dry conditio

By Rusty

from Stamford, CT on 5/11/2009

Pros:

Accelerated Growth, Easy to Use, Vibrant Plant Color

Best Uses:

Potted Plants, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

The soil was used in planters on a deck that gets a lot of sun. The flowers have done extremely well and the veggies...lettuce and chard planted in pots have done well too.

insurance

By DJ

from IL on 5/11/2009

Pros:

Easy to Use, Long Lasting

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

This mix is very helpful in large containers on my deck.

Was so glad I tried this product did mor

By Mimi

from Sylvania Ohio on 3/27/2009

Pros:

Accelerated Growth, Easy to Use, Long Lasting, Organic, Vibrant Plant Color

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I was so surprised to see how fast everything grew. Was using it for my Calla Lily bulbs that had started to sprout. They grew so fast they beat the outdoor planting time so i had to put in bigger pots till i can get them oudoors. Will use it outside in the garden as soon as i can.. Am going to put it in my Window boxes i purchased from you.

Good water in a dry & thirsty land!

By Donut

from Twin Cities, MN on 3/26/2009

Pros:

Easy to Use, Less watering for sure

Best Uses:

Good on a windy balcony, Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I am hoping to let my garden club members know that we need to use this product in our potted herbs this summer.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Great for boxes

By kl

from mke on 9/6/2008

Pros:

Accelerated Growth, Easy to Use, Long Lasting, Vibrant Plant Color

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

The place I use the soil in is in the sunny. With plain old top soil, the flowers had to be watered twice a day. Now once a day or even every other day

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

i love this mix

By Susie the tree hugger

from Napa, California on 9/2/2008

Pros:

Accelerated Growth, Easy to Use

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Potted Plants, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I love it for my planters, if it had even more crystals it would be perfect. But it is really good anyways and it worth the price.

worth the investment

By Jen

from Doyestown PA on 8/5/2008

Pros:

Easy to Use

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

It packs down quite a bit.
You use more than you expect to.

Drought Resistant Container Mix

By Sunny Disposition

from South San Francisco, CA on 7/24/2008

Pros:

Easy to Use, Long Lasting, Organic

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

Not only are we having a major drought this year, but we use this product mainly in small planter boxes that decorate a fence in sunny, high-wind area. Never thought those plants would survive, but they are thriving in this container mix. Best buy of the year!

Couldn't be better

By nivek87

from New Fairfield, CT on 7/14/2008

Pros:

Accelerated Growth

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I have a weekend house and am not available to water all week. This soil mix is perfect for me and the flowers look great.

Great for hanging baskets

By nicky 548

from locust grove, va on 7/11/2008

Pros:

Accelerated Growth, Easy to Use, Long Lasting

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

foung this to be great for hanging planters

Drought-Resistant Container Mix

By The Bloodhound

from Houston, TX on 7/10/2008

Pros:

Long Lasting

Cons:

Excess Trash in Soil, Messy

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I don't like this soil at all. It had so many twigs and other trash items that had to be picked out of the soil as you were planting a plant. This type of soil would be fine for large plants that already have an established root system but for small plants, it would be difficult for their root systems to get started if the twigs, etc. were left in the soil. Use of it was additional chore to planting plants.

drought-resistant container mix

By Loves gadgets

from Oreland, PA on 7/10/2008

Pros:

Easy to Use, Organic

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I used this mix in a large pot in which I planted 2 tomato plants. They seem to be triving.

One plant, a volunteer that grew in my office, is especially heathly with plenty of fruit.

No more daily watering

By Marks Scraps

from Independence,MO on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Consistant growth, Easy to Use, Long Lasting

Best Uses:

Planters, Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I use this soil in all my potted plants and outdoor planters. Plants grow faster because of consistant moisture levels. Greatly reduces watering need for indoor plants.

Don't use this product!

By Carla

from Baltimore, MD on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Easy to Use

Cons:

Attracts Insects, Messy, Non-Organic, Retains too much water

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Professional Landscaper

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

This product is recommended for use wit the living walls. Sharp drainage is needed for the types of plants used in these walls, so I would not recommend this soil for that application.

I would buy this product again

By Jude the Gardener

from Georgia on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Easy to Use, Long Lasting, Organic

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I use this product in containers as it is light and retains water well.

Will order ANY time I need container mix

By Donna

from Richfield, MN on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Best anywhere, Easy to Use, Long Lasting

Cons:

No cons found

Best Uses:

Balcony "bogs", Balcony containers, Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I am learning about container gardening after moving from a home to an apt. Am trying mini ponds & bogs, self watering plant containers, & having great success with your products.

loved the feel

By the mar

from thousand oaks, ca on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Easy to Use

Best Uses:

Flower Gardens, Potted Plants, Vegetable Gardens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

Loved this soil! So different from so many other soil concoctions that are hard to wet. I loved the way it felt in my hands as I was mixing it. I think anything would grow well in it.

Save water by using this product!!!

By EVE

from Galveston, Texas on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Accelerated Growth, Easy to Use, Long Lasting, Vibrant Plant Color

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Master Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

I grow perennials in containers where the wind blows a lot, drying the soil out. This Drought Resistant Container Mix holds moisture longer than other polymer products I have used. It saves on water, watering time, and conserves the nutrients for the plants use. I have converted all my containers to this mix. Thanks, Gardner's Supply!!!

Solution for a dry climate

By Transplanted Colorado Girl

from Denver, CO on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Easy to Use, Organic

Cons:

Insufficient absorption

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

This is a very good idea and probably sufficient for areas with summer humidity. However, for an exteremely arid and intensely sunny climate like that in Colorado, there is still not enough water absorbing benefit. I had to add more water absorbing crystals to get the results I needed.

Save your container plants!

By Auntie Sue

from Fort Collins, CO on 7/7/2008

Best Uses:

Potted Plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Drought-Resistant Container Mix:

This stuff is great if you're like me and forget to water the poor container plants in this summer heat!

Customer Reviews about the Drought-Resistant Container Mix at Gardener's Supply Company