Soil | frequently asked questions
PREMIUM BLEND ALL-PURPOSE POTTING MIX | FAQs
What can I use this Potting Mix for?
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It is ideal for everyday use when planting herbs, fruit, vegetables, and flowers in a container or pot.
Can I use it indoors and outdoors?
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Yes, this potting mix is great for both indoor and outdoor use, as well as for both in-ground and in-pot planting.
What is the Wetting Agent used?
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The wetting wgent is made from Yucca Extract – an organic and natural ingredient that helps your soil stay hydrated for your plants. It’s the same natural chemical that can be found in desert yucca plants that helps those plants stay healthy during long periods of drought.
Why is PEAT-FREE important?
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Peatlands are some of the world’s largest naturally occurring carbon sinks and crucial in our fight against climate change! Read more about here about Peat: https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-briefs/peatlands-and-climate-change . That’s why we’ve launched the first nationally available PEAT-FREE mix.
What is the NPK of this soil blend?
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0.18-0.04-0.04
Why aren't my plants growing well?
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Good plant growth is a mix of the right watering, the right light, and the right nutrients. This Soil gives you a great start, but you should always plan on adding more organic fertilizer about one month after transplanting, or after your seeds grow their second set of leaves.
Our Back to the Roots All-Purpose and Edibles Plant Food is 100% organic, contains root-boosting mycorrhizae to promote strong root growth, and is made without any synthetic chemicals or animal waste from big factory farms.
PREMIUM BLEND GARDEN SOIL
What can I use this Garden Soil for?
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Use for in-ground planting of herbs, fruit, vegetables, and flowers.
Can I use it indoors and outdoors?
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This Garden Soil is specifically designed to be used outdoors. For indoor use, try Back to the Roots Indoor Potting Mix or All-Purpose Potting Mix.
Why is PEAT-FREE important?
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Peatlands are some of the world’s largest naturally occurring carbon sinks and are crucial in our fight against climate change!Read more about Peat here. That’s why we’ve launched the first nationally available PEAT-FREE mix.
What is the NPK of this soil?
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0.08-0.03-0.03
Why aren’t my plants growing well?
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Good plant growth is a mix of the right watering, the right light, and the right nutrients. This Soil gives you a great start, but you should always plan on adding more organic fertilizer about one month after transplanting, or after your seeds grow their second set of leaves.
Our Back to the Roots All-Purpose and Edibles Plant Food is 100% organic, contains root-boosting mycorrhizae to promote strong root growth, and is made without any synthetic chemicals or animal waste from big factory farms.
Why aren’t my plants growing well?
What can I use this Raised Bed Mix for?
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This mix is designed for above-ground (Raised Bed) planting of edible plants.
Can I use it indoors and outdoors?
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Raised beds are typically used outdoors. For indoor use, try Back to the Roots Indoor Potting Mix or All-Purpose Potting Mix.
What is the Wetting Agent used?
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Our Raised Bed Mix uses Yucca Extract – an organic and natural ingredient that helps your soil stay hydrated for your plants. It’s the same natural chemical that can be found in desert yucca plants that helps those plants stay healthy during long periods of drought.
Why is PEAT-FREE important?
expand_more
Peatlands are some of the world’s largest naturally occurring carbon sinks and are crucial in our fight against climate change! Read more about Peat here. That’s why we’ve launched the first nationally available PEAT-FREE mix.
What is the NPK of this soil?
expand_more
0.18-0.04-0.04
Why aren’t my plants growing well?
expand_more
Good plant growth is a mix of the right watering, the right light, and the right nutrients. This Soil gives you a great start, but you should always plan on adding more organic fertilizer about one month after transplanting, or after your seeds grow their second set of leaves.
Our Back to the Roots All-Purpose and Edibles Plant Food is 100% organic, contains root-boosting mycorrhizae to promote strong root growth, and is made without any synthetic chemicals or animal waste from big factory farms.
SPECIALTY BLEND ALL-PURPOSE POTTING MIX
What can I use this Specialty Blend Potting Mix for?
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This mix is the choice for serious gardening without compromises and is ideal for planting herbs, fruit, vegetables, and flowers in a container or pot.
Can I use it indoors and outdoors?
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Yes, this potting mix is great for both indoor and outdoor use, as well as for both in-ground and in-pot.
What is the Wetting Agent used?
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Our Specialty Blend Potting Mix uses Yucca Extract – an organic and natural ingredient that helps your soil stay hydrated for your plants. It’s the same natural chemical that can be found in desert yucca plants that helps those plants stay healthy during long periods of drought.
What is Mycorrhizae?
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Mycorrhizae are the “roots” of symbiotic fungi. Fungi are your gardens’ superpower — a vast network underground that connects everything together and helps your plant roots become more effective at up-ticking nutrients. Here’s an interesting article.
Why is PEAT-FREE important?
expand_more
Peatlands are some of the world’s largest naturally occurring carbon sinks and are crucial in our fight against climate change!Read more about Peat here. That’s why we’ve launched the first nationally available PEAT-FREE mix.
What is the NPK of this soil?
expand_more
0.18-0.04-0.04
Why aren’t my plants growing well?
expand_more
Good plant growth is a mix of the right watering, the right light, and the right nutrients. This Potting Mix gives you a great start, but you should always plan on adding more organic fertilizer about one month after transplanting, or after your seeds grow their second set of leaves.
Our Back to the Roots All-Purpose and Edibles Plant Food is 100% organic, contains root-boosting mycorrhizae to promote strong root growth, and is made without any synthetic chemicals or animal waste from big factory farms.
SPECIALTY BLEND INDOOR POTTING MIX
What can I use this Specialty Indoor Mix for?
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This mix is specially formulated for indoor potted plants and is made without bark or compost, so it is less prone to indoor gnats.
Can I use it indoors and outdoors?
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Yes, this potting mix is great for both indoor and outdoor use, as well as for both in-ground and in-pot.
What is the Wetting Agent used?
expand_more
Our Specialty Blend Indoor Potting Mix uses Yucca Extract – an organic and natural ingredient that helps your soil stay hydrated for your plants. It’s the same natural chemical that can be found in desert yucca plants that helps those plants stay healthy during long periods of drought.
What is Mycorrhizae?
expand_more
Mycorrhizae are the “roots” of symbiotic fungi. Fungi are your gardens’ superpower — a vast network underground that connects everything together and helps your plant roots become more effective at up-ticking nutrients. Here’s an interesting article.
Why is PEAT-FREE important?
expand_more
Peatlands are some of the world’s largest naturally occurring carbon sinks and are crucial in our fight against climate change!Read more about Peat here. That’s why we’ve launched the first nationally available PEAT-FREE mix.
What is the NPK of this soil?
expand_more
0.08-0.03-0.03
Why aren’t my plants growing well?
expand_more
Good plant growth is a mix of the right watering, the right light, and the right nutrients. This Soil gives you a great start, but you should always plan on adding more organic fertilizer about one month after transplanting, or after your seeds grow their second set of leaves.Our Back to the Roots All-Purpose and Edibles Plant Food is 100% organic, contains root-boosting mycorrhizae to promote strong root growth, and is made without any synthetic chemicals or animal waste from big factory farms.
SPECIALTY BLEND SUCCULENTS & CACTI MIX
What can I use this Specialty Succulents Mix for?
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This mix is specially formulated for drought-resistant plants, such as cacti and succulents – both indoors and out.
Can I use it indoors and outdoors?
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Yes, this mix is great for both indoor and outdoor use, and it contains perlite and horticultural sand to support fast drainage.
Why is PEAT-FREE important?
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Peatlands are some of the world’s largest naturally occurring carbon sinks and are crucial in our fight against climate change!Read more about Peat here. That’s why we’ve launched the first nationally available PEAT-FREE mix.
What is the NPK of this soil?
expand_more
0.08-0.03-0.03
Why aren’t my plants growing well?
expand_more
Good plant growth is a mix of the right watering, the right light, and the right nutrients. This Soil gives you a great start, but you should always plan on adding more organic fertilizer about one month after transplanting, or after your seeds grow their second set of leaves.
Our Back to the Roots All-Purpose and Edibles Plant Food is 100% organic, contains root-boosting mycorrhizae to promote strong root growth, and is made without any synthetic chemicals or animal waste from big factory farms.
SPECIALTY BLEND 3-in-1 SEED STARTING MIX
What can I use this Seed Starting Mix for?
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This mix is ideal for new seed planting and starting, either in plantable pots or a container or vessel.
Can I use it indoors and outdoors?
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Yes, this mix can be used indoors or out, but if using outdoors care must be taken to limit exposure of your seedlings to the environment.
What is the Wetting Agent used?
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Our Seed starting Mix uses Yucca Extract – an organic and natural ingredient that helps your soil stay hydrated for your plants. It’s the same natural chemical that can be found in desert yucca plants that helps those plants stay healthy during long periods of drought.
What is Mycorrhizae?
expand_more
Mycorrhizae are the “roots” of symbiotic fungi. Fungi are your gardens’ superpower — a vast network underground that connects everything together and helps your plant roots become more effective at up-ticking nutrients. Here’s an interesting article.
Why is PEAT-FREE important?
expand_more
Peatlands are some of the world’s largest naturally occurring carbon sinks and are crucial in our fight against climate change!Read more about Peat here. That’s why we’ve launched the first nationally available PEAT-FREE mix.
What is the NPK of this soil?
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Why aren’t my plants growing well?
expand_more
Good plant growth is a mix of the right watering, the right light, and the right nutrients. This Soil gives you a great start, but you should always plan on adding more organic fertilizer about one month after transplanting, or after your seeds grow their second set of leaves.
Our Back to the Roots All-Purpose and Edibles Plant Food is 100% organic, contains root-boosting mycorrhizae to promote strong root growth, and is made without any synthetic chemicals or animal waste from big factory farms.
Soil FAQ | PREMIUM HARDWOOD MULCH
What can I use this Mulch for?
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This mulch is designed to help you grow a more beautiful garden by naturally preventing weeds, adding color, and aiding in soil moisture retention.
Can i use it indoors and outdoors?
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Mulch is typically used outdoors.
How much Mulch do I need?
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Why aren’t my plants growing well?
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Good plant growth is a mix of the right watering, the right light, and the right nutrients. This Soil gives you a great start, but you should always plan on adding more organic fertilizer about one month after transplanting, or after your seeds grow their second set of leaves.
Our Back to the Roots All-Purpose and Edibles Plant Food is 100% organic, contains root-boosting mycorrhizae to promote strong root growth, and is made without any synthetic chemicals or animal waste from big factory farms.