Finally found a decent looking soil conditioner for the pots

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FiggyFrank

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Posted 1364611779	Reply with quote #1

After searching for a good soil conditioner without paying premium prices, I think (hope) this will work for me. I picked it up at Lowe's tonight. I'm going to try the 5-1-1 ratio (conditioner/perlite/peat moss). Your thoughts are appreciated. Attached Images 2013-03-29_22.08.08.jpg (287.60 KB, 54 views) 2013-03-29_22.10.21.jpg (149.18 KB, 37 views) 2013-03-29_22.10.51.jpg (212.22 KB, 29 views) 2013-03-29_22.11.06.jpg (263.84 KB, 37 views) __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

noss

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Posted 1364612545	Reply with quote #2

Thanks for telling us about this soil conditioner, Frank. What is the brand name of it? I can't see it in the picture. It looks like something Harvest. noss __________________ noss/a.k.a. Vivian Lafayette, LA Zone 9a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanc, Col de Dame Noir, Scott's Yellow, Tony's Brown Italian, any other fig that is good in the rain/humidity and has a real figgy flavor.

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1364613134	Reply with quote #3

Yes, the name brand is Harvest. $3.58 for 1.5cu ft. http://www.lowes.com/pd_383576-79138-CLAY1.5H_4294728549__?productId=3762875&Ns=p_product_avg_rating The lady working offered 3 slightly torn bags at $1.50 each. Heck of a deal! __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

noss

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Posted 1364616363	Reply with quote #4

Thanks, Frank. noss __________________ noss/a.k.a. Vivian Lafayette, LA Zone 9a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanc, Col de Dame Noir, Scott's Yellow, Tony's Brown Italian, any other fig that is good in the rain/humidity and has a real figgy flavor.

elin

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Posted 1364622520	Reply with quote #5

looks like simple wood bark mulch mixed with compost. isnt it better to buy bulk at nurseries? __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

lesstime

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Posted 1364631249	Reply with quote #6

whats a good alternative to pine bark since i cant find it here, will cedar bark work, i heard it inhibits roots from growing?

bullet08

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Posted 1364632192	Reply with quote #7

i have been using another brand. i've noticed price increase and volume decrease. i don't need ton of them, so pre-bagged works for me. __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1364647086	Reply with quote #8

My landscape store has something similar for $45 for 3 cu yds. As long as I don't pay more than $3 a bag (2cu ft), then it's the same cost. I prefer to get the bags so I can keep it more organized and cleaner. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

dfoster25

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Posted 1364648469	Reply with quote #9

That stuff looks good Frank. I think its a regional item though. My Lowes doesn't carry it. :( __________________ Zone 6, SE MICHIGAN -14F 1-7-14 -23F 2-?-15 6F 1-18-16

snaglpus

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Posted 1364652645	Reply with quote #10

Home Depot has the same stuff. It's called Nature's Helper. It's in a white bag. __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

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