Is this a lighter weight soil? I plan on using it in wall planters indoors. I need a lighter weight soil for this. Thanks in advance!
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Yes it is. I myself use it in planters, inside and the PH leve is perfect and good draining soil. And the perfect thing about it is that you don't have to worry about snags with this soil. I highly recommend this soil it's the only one I use for all my indoor plants, PS good luck it's that time of the yaer&#127803;&#127802;&#127808;&#127800;
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I believe it is soil based. If you read the instructions and look at the holes in the side of the planter I don't think you can use it any other way. Hope this helps. :-)
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This is a long term hearty substrate. Anytime I uproot a plant I notice its roots are stuck to black granular pieces of it. The only way to get it off is to cut the root. So the plants love it enough to embrace it literally. Laterite dissolves, sands and soils get bacteria over growth but this stuff seems to be stuck to the roots. When I have strong currents it moves around easily and when I syphon the gravel it gets sucked up easily with soil debris and sand so I would use it as a bottom layer or a mix. But yes this is great for long term use and it won't dissolve on you. Shrimp love it plants love it and it comes with its own live bacteria. This is a long term hearty substrate. Anytime I uproot a plant I notice its roots are stuck to black granular pieces of it. The only way to get it off is to cut the root. So the plants love it enough to embrace it literally. Laterite dissolves, sands and soils get bacteria over growth but this stuff seems to be stuck to the roots. When I have strong currents it moves around easily and when I syphon the gravel it gets sucked up easily with soil debris and sand so I would use it as a bottom layer or a mix. But yes this is great for long term use and it won't dissolve on you.... » Read More This is a long term hearty substrate. Anytime I uproot a plant I notice its roots are stuck to black granular pieces of it. The only way to get it off is to cut the root. So the plants love it enough to embrace it literally. Laterite dissolves, sands and soils get bacteria over growth but this stuff seems to be stuck to the roots. When I have strong currents it moves around easily and when I syphon the gravel it gets sucked up easily with soil debris and sand so I would use it as a bottom layer or a mix. But yes this is great for long term use and it won't dissolve on you. Shrimp love it plants love it and it comes with its own live bacteria. « Show Less
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You can put it indoor, it needs sunlight and water like any plant. I change the soil once a year on my house plants. If the soil is depleted of nutrients the plant will begin to wilt.
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We also have heavy clay soil here in Colorado. I would suggest you break up the ground with a spade or shovel and then it should not be too hard to do. The legs are VERY heavy metal so they won't bend or anything while you are pushing them in. Hope this helps!!!
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I have a Garden Gourmet compost which looks exactly like this one. I don't if Garden Gourmet still exists but I've had it for 20 yrs (I have two). I live is southern Calif. Our city wanted people to compost so they had a special from a local nursery and I got two. Time has finally taken a toll on one of them so I am looking to replace it with this model. This past summer, a portion of the lower wall cracked so the door doesn't stay closed. The other compost has had no issues up this point, even after 20 yrs. There hasn't been any UV issues.
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Linda! I'm SO sorry that your note got BURIED in my "in" box! I JUST saw it. I don't remember how Ames® had it listed but it held 20 pounds of soil & all my flowers nicely. Again, I apologize SO deeply for the lateness of my response.
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It Has a Clean Fresh Soil Smell to It! This Soil is Great. Bigger Plants & No Bugs Either!
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Hello Denise, Your question is very good one, especially those that do not know how to work with plants. Yes this can be used indoors as long as you have a water catcher, you don't want those bottom plants to drown. As for my self I do use this inside and outside.Good planting,Sue
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I did not attach legs to the bottom of this planter because once you fill it with the soil, it becomes very heavy. I put it on the floor of my patio and the plants grow very well. Actually I use it as my kitchen.
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With orchids I would be super careful since they are a super sensative and delicate plants and these are essentially small rocks. I would say go with soil for most orchids. This is exactly 10 lbs. Yes it's round. And it's about a middle quality brand but that's because it's so cheap.
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Not sure. My plants are beautiful 4 to 8 foot indoors in a standard 11x12 bedroom and I use it every day. I am on community well water with a PH of 8 and bring it between 5 to 6 depending on the strain. I use 10 and 15 gallon smart pots with promix, organic fertilizers at less than 1/2 manufactures recommended level. Good air movement and the most important ingredient "light" and never forget love. This has worked well for me but every location is different from the water to the temperature and humidity everything can make a difference. I use to use for Hydro, had outstanding results but have given hydro up in old age. Not sure. My plants are beautiful 4 to 8 foot indoors in a standard 11x12 bedroom and I use it every day. I am on community well water with a PH of 8 and bring it between 5 to 6 depending on the strain. I use 10 and 15 gallon smart pots with promix, organic fertilizers at less than 1/2 manufactures recommended level. Good air movement and the most important ingredient "light" and never forget love. This has worked well for me but every location is different from the water to the temperature and humidity everything can make a difference. I use to use for Hydro, had outstanding... » Read More Not sure. My plants are beautiful 4 to 8 foot indoors in a standard 11x12 bedroom and I use it every day. I am on community well water with a PH of 8 and bring it between 5 to 6 depending on the strain. I use 10 and 15 gallon smart pots with promix, organic fertilizers at less than 1/2 manufactures recommended level. Good air movement and the most important ingredient "light" and never forget love. This has worked well for me but every location is different from the water to the temperature and humidity everything can make a difference. I use to use for Hydro, had outstanding results but have given hydro up in old age. « Show Less
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I would not put soil in it. I don't think it would hold up. I am not even sure what kind of wood it is, but I purchased it for my mother-in-law and when I saw how flimsy the "wood" was I water-sealed it. That's not to say I am unhappy with it. She loves it and she has placed pots in it. It looks very nice. It is exposed to elements and has held up very well so far. Good luck!
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Yea it doesn't come in that. It come in like a 3 inch clear container with stickers telling you how to do it. It might not be that big a deal. But first grow I added and it was great roots. This time I added early and killed a couple plants I used it to early burnt them. I will probably get great white its like the better brand of this. If you know how to use it, then it works great but you can add it in the beginning putting in the soil mix. Also you can add it your water and it and add it that way. I am going to try great white next time.
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I have the 8oz.Use in soil for green fly on indoor plants. Excellent results
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Actually, I still have it in a really big pot. I've been meaning to plant it near a fence, but haven't done it. I think it's suffering in the pot, but now it must have a lot of roots, so I'm going to have to dig a really big hole. In the pot it has mostly gotten wide, not tall. I'm a little disappointed that the stalks are still very skinny, and only one is actually black at the moment. I guess I'd better plant it!
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I only use soil. Is good for 2 - 3 plants and all the lights fans and a/c if needed