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jstropic (10a)
February 21, 2018
Amaryllis/Hippeastrum
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September 15, 2018
+41
Al’s 5 1 1 potting mix mistake
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mcreader503
June 4, 2018
Container Gardening
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July 8, 2019
+2
Gritty Mix/511 Mix Pine Bark Fines in Chicago - 2 sources
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April 25, 2016
Container Gardening
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April 25, 2016
Gritty Mix or 5-1-1 mix
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Gary in Riverside Ca (USA) USDA Zone 9b; Sunset Zone 18
March 23, 2016
Container Gardening
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April 5, 2016
+6
Orchid potting mix for a Pothos instead of gritty mix??
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August 31, 2013
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September 5, 2013
+8
5-1-1 vs gritty mix newbe to potting mixes
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steven1032
June 22, 2012
Container Gardening
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June 23, 2012
Turface - use it in other mixes than gritty mix?
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kandhi
April 5, 2010
Container Gardening
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April 5, 2010
Plants die when repotting in Al's Gritty
Posted by
newbgardner2001
April 27, 2014
Container Gardening
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April 27, 2014
Flavor comparison- hydro/ aqua vs Al's mixes vs potting mix
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gardenweb88
April 14, 2013
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April 21, 2013
+7
Gritty Mix or Other Soil Mixes in Raised Beds Connected to the Ground
Posted by
westes Zone 9b California SF Bay
April 4, 2021
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April 7, 2021
+14
Any feedback on Gritty Mix called "Imperial Potting Mix"?
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Sabrina Corvo
February 27, 2017
Container Gardening
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February 28, 2017
Gritty Mix and 5-1-1 mix
Posted by
blazeaglory
July 8, 2012
Container Gardening
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July 10, 2012
+1
Another question regarding watering with gritty mix and 511 mix.
Posted by
andetuna
March 14, 2012
Container Gardening
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Jumping into the abyss ... part 1
Posted by
ynot
April 11, 2013
Container Gardening
8 Comments
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May 1, 2013
+6
Update Of Cuttings And Other Pics...
Posted by
Loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
June 14, 2012
Plumeria
40 Comments
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June 21, 2012
+38
Container Soils - Water Movement & Retention IX
Posted by
tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
July 20, 2009
Container Gardening
35 Comments
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August 17, 2009
+33
help me please!!!!:(
Posted by
LilBit7765
October 3, 2014
Cacti & Succulents
12 Comments
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October 4, 2014
+10
Soil suggestions indoor Coleus, herbs and Thanksgiving Cactus
Posted by
Mike (zone 6a)
June 27, 2017
Container Gardening
13 Comments
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July 2, 2017
+11
Would you recommend Al's gritty soil even for low rain areas?
Posted by
David G (Zone 10b)
September 24, 2015
Citrus
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October 19, 2015
+123
Pine Bark ?
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Sandra
October 25, 2016
Container Gardening
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December 17, 2016
+43
Help ID (Graptoveria Moonglow?) & any advice for these String of Pearl
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melissacovell
October 6, 2016
Cacti & Succulents
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October 23, 2016
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gritty mix 5-1-1 question
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briana_2006
June 21, 2015
Container Gardening
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Jades Surviving, but not Thriving
Posted by
andelice
March 27, 2015
Cacti & Succulents
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April 2, 2015
+24
Issues Transitioning Cacti to Gritty 111 Mix
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Kevin Martinson
March 3, 2020
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March 6, 2020
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How do you deal with the weight issue of gritty mix use?
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briana_2006
March 10, 2012
Figs
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March 12, 2012
+3
More Questions re. Al's Mixes (substitutions & fertilization)
Posted by
aharriedmom
July 20, 2012
Container Gardening
47 Comments
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August 5, 2013
+45
Fiddle Leaf Fig Drooping After Repot/Root Pruning- Help!
Posted by
Makayla Madden
July 14, 2017
House Plants
64 Comments
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September 13, 2017
+62
What should I do about Gardenia soil
Posted by
sissysimone
March 3, 2008
Container Gardening
11 Comments
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October 20, 2010
+9
Plumeria growing instructions
Posted by
ladylotus
October 29, 2011
Plumeria
3 Comments
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October 31, 2011
+1
Mealy bugs on my DR babies...
Posted by
Arash Rokni
April 2, 2016
Adenium
6 Comments
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April 3, 2016
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