How do you store your potting mix?
Renee
7 years ago
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Comments (7)I am thoroughly disgusted with peat. It breaks down, compresses, rapidly decomposes into a solid rock like substance unless large amounts of vermiculite and perlite are added, and that makes it extremely difficult to maintain moisture in the pots. I am watering everyday and sometimes need to water twice a day. Wick watering is not an option because of how I display my plants and also because of rapid evaporation. I need a heavier soil that does not retain moisture like peat does. Peat also is devoid of any nutrients, does not retain nutrients so fertilizing is more the art of hydroponics rather than soil based science. I don't have garden loam this being Arizona rock and sand desert soil. Any suggestions? I can get well rotted manure, blood meal, bone meal. Anything else necessary?...See MoreRenee
7 years ago
Crenda 10A SW FL
7 years agoI like the containers my treats come in. They are square and stack nicely in a cupboard I have outside. Of course, they are usually on the counter because I keep getting them back out!
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And since I am addicted to peppermint, I always have containers available! And they're the same size, too.
When I'm mixing up a big batch, I use this plastic storage container. When the medium is still damp I leave the lid off. Other times I cover it to keep the lizards out and to keep myself from spilling it. It's full of soil and perlite right now for some large pots of flowers that I have.
I've used coffee cans and pretty much whatever containers I have available. These biscotti and peppermint 'cans' are working well for me right now.
Renee thanked Crenda 10A SW FLRenee
7 years ago
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