Can I use this as topsoil?
2039726
I really don't know about topsoil. I mixed it with other potting soil that I had left over; I did notice that this product seemed to be "richer" and I would certainly buy it again.
2039727
Yes you could. I have used it at 2 in ches thick on top of miracle grow moisture control. Alone it grows and starts plants amazingly. Can lose moisture fast in hot,dry conditions. When combined with foxfarm liquid nutrients i had the tallest and brightest tiger lillies ive ever seen. You get huge flowers.
1867015
I believe you could....be careful of rocks in the soil because of the possibility of damage to spreader.
1026808
Probably but why not just buy a solid sheet of "whatever" and just sit your planter on top. You really want good drainage or you will end up with a large mud puddle when it rains.
1479528
Wouldn't be a bad idea although I lined mine with landscape fabric (bottom and up the sides) and put 2" of pea pebbles (not gravel) in the bottom before adding soil. It's gorgeous and works for me!
1545289
yes it can and it does a good job. I bought it for seed and fertilizer but if the fertilizer has clumps it will clog up. seed is not a problem
1433233
Technically, I don't see why not, but don't know what purpose it would serve. This mix is full of the little bacteria that live in soil to break down decaying matter. So we put it in our composter to make the stuff in our composter turn into soil. So while it won't harm soil, I don't know how it would help?Just my opinion.
163680
Well I am not sure. Its not like straw which you could use after seeding its much more fine and dusty. I used it more like a filler for holes and as regular mulch for my bushes. I hope this helps you.
1281983
I don't see why not. I bought some organic wheat (not this) and used it for grass seed. I was not about to put treated seed on my lawn. It grew beautifully.
1867879
I've used it as gravel, works as well as anything else. You can use it under-gravel, but be aware of compacting and dead zones underneath the top layer of substrate. Especially if it is a fine substrate, like sand. I recently switched to a dirt tanks setup with flourite as a top layer, and it works much better than flourite alone.
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Sure it can.We lined the box with landscape cloth then added sand, soil, peat moss, and vermiculite. You may need to add compost next year, but the soil will always be good. You may want to consider a yearly soil test also. Important thing is to have fun with your garden-using a raised bed/square foot-type of approach is a great way to do it. Best wishes for fun gardening season.
1346041
Uh yeah, but why would you want to....? It' supposed to retard weeds and anything else. Youd have to put soil on top of it and the plant new grass seed.....
193561
I would do that but using small stones on bottom so there is some drainage for the soil to avoid saturation.
1242407
Yes you can. It is like a frame that can be filled with dirt and then planted.
1222518
No just losen the soil so the roots can get it. Make sure the it is not packed tight.
1467877
Kristen, it's supposed to go on the top and acts like a fertilizer. We didn't use it though. Good Luck!
418797
Hey there Mr. Bill J. I used this product to build container gardens and it worked great with a soil mix.
865624
Only if you use it as your top layer. It looks great in the tank and stays pretty clean. Use a heavier substrate as the bottom layer so your plants roots will stay put.