I like ProMix or Miracle Grow soil.

I've used pro-mix (different brands of 'professional grower's' mix, not the BRAND "Pro Mix"), Miracle Grow, and plain compost, and found no difference in the WS results. I only had the fortune to find MG on super-duper clearance one year and cleared the shelf, but didn't find it any better or worse than others. It WAS nice & fluffy, though, which was nice.

mmqchdygg, when you use compost is it your own? Do you add any peat moss or vermiculite or perlite in with it? I have several bags of mix but if I run out in the spring I might use some of my compost.

I'm trying pro-mix this year, last year I used miracle grow potting sticks!

My friend used walmarts expert blend and had great results last year.

Lisa

Pro-Mix is by far my favorite. More economical if bought in compressed bales. Stores in my area no longer carry the bales.

Expert was very nice but seemed not to go as far. Wonder if adding more peat moss to it would stretch it without causing problems.

Lowe's Stay Green? not sure of name, worked fine.

Miracle Grow, lately too many sticks, plastic bag particles, etc. Otherwise worked fine.

I use the ones they sell at Lowe's that "reminds you" of Miracle Grow. I can't remember the name. BUt it is real nice. I will post the name when I remember.

I'm going to use my black compost, I used mushroom compost last year and it did very well. I did run short on it and bought something from walmart but I can't remember the name of it.... :(

I lucked out on a deal for Pro-Mix bales... $12/bale instead of the $38/bale from my usual place. Stupid car only could hold 5 bales... BUT... he also had nursury pots, I got 10 2 gal, 6 5 gal and 2 7 or 8 gal pots for $4... yes FOUR BUCKS.... I had to travel almost an hour to get them but worth it :D

I like ProMix because I can get the 3.8 cubic feet bale and 1 and half or 2 of those will get me through all my WSing. They are easy to prop up in a back room or on the porch, and when I'm done WSing, I can refresh a bed with the rest.
My second choice is either Perfect Gardener (Schultz?) and third (just because of price and size availability, not quality), Miracle Gro.

Linda

ProMix or Fafards.

Karen

Pro-mix for me too. I like that I can get the big bales, all year round, at a greenhouse supply place locally. In winter I just bring them in and thaw them. I think I pay about 20 bucks a bale and I go through 3-4 a season. Not all for WSing, but also to fill pots and barrels and transplant houseplants,etc. No weeds ever, perfect drainage, light and fluffy. I mix it up with water and THEN fill my containers. Find that after a good mix and a short "sit" in my big plastic tub, it is a perfect consistancy.

apaloosa,
Where did you get your Pro-mix? I'm near Philadelphia.

Theresa

This is only my second year and I have used Sta Green from Lowes. Works fine for me.

I use Stay Green from Lowes.
It works fine.

I'm impressed by all the comments here re Pro-mix.
What kind of place sells it?
I've never seen it at Lowes or Home Depot.

My local Home Depot carries ProMix.

Karen

I live in an area where there are many commercial greenhouse operations, so there is a local greenhouse supply place to buy the Pro-mix (and cheap too!). Call your local Cooperative Extension Office, ask for the horticulturalist and ask if there is a greenhouse supply place in your county.

I used Miracle-Gro for most of the years I've been WSing; one year I got hold of some Pro-Mix, which I really liked, but I can't find it in my area anymore. The last several years, I've not been pleased with all the junk in Miracle-Gro, so this year I'm using Fafard.

PV

Wow, sounds like the pro-mix wins for the most popular. I'll have to check out what I can find in our area. Thanks for all the info.

:-) Pam