How To Make Premium Potting Soil || DIY Recipe || Save Up To 75% Per Bag || 4 Simple Ingredients

[@Beverly-x8x]

Beverly in Florida with brain damage but I watched this and plan to do it also. Thanks.

[@dreed1058]

I have been negligent in watching ALL of your videos, but I got in a wormhole and watched & rewatched your videos - what GREAT info😂❤. I love your use of the kiddy pool and all the nutritious, water retentive measures. I'm in N. Central Texas and I know all about DRY WEATHER!. Also make my own compost - good stuff😂❤. Thks for staying on top of things and keeping us informed🎉.

[@Whitebear80]

I used soil moist in cooling bandanas for the summer works great in New Mexico and Arizona too.

[@suzannehurst4805]

Like the mix. I will probably use my own compost. Have had great luck with it. Thanks for the video

[@patriciakane764]

Thank you for the lesson and tips. I will try to find the products to make your soil recipe.😃

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

Lowes is my go to store…..blessings to you.

[@goofyleen80]

Thank you so much, I'm definitely going to try this so I can garden more and spend less. This means more plants, yippeeeeee. I love your detailed explanations and clear instructions and I'm so happy I have found your channel 😀!!! Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and experience 😊

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

Hope you enjoy

[@goodfriend6428]

Wonderful! Thank you very much!

[@wendy5006]

Interesting mixture! Sounds like you could mix the 3 basic ingredients perlite, peat and black kow and then add the other items (d.e., moisture control, bone meal, osmocote) based on the plants needs. I live in a normally high rainfall area in zone 9a but this year we've experienced extreme ongoing high temps and drought so the moisture control may or may not work for every plant. I have a couple of tropicals in large containers that need watering 2x/day. The moisture granules would seem a plus. However, geraniums would rot with something that might retain moisture. What are your thoughts on these 2 scenarios?

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

The watering crystals hold a lot of water considering their size but if the plant needs less water I would adjust the amount of the crystals based on that. I always say check the labels of both plant and crystals. Thanks!!!

[@LuminousTurtle2029]

Interesting video. I just went to Amazon to see if I could see what the ingredients were. I'd have to do more research about polyacrylamide before I get this. But thanks for explaining what the "mystery" ingredient is in the moisture control Miracle Gro. I wouldn't have known that was in there.

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cathysteele924]

Could we not use vermiculite in place of the soil moistener? That could keep the mixture organic. Thanks!

[@ronnieham1905]

The moisture control is it similar to Crystal cat litter.

[@SuperLightin]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I can not find Black kow in Canada .What analog would you recommend? Thank you.

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

Aged cow manure. Must be aged though. Happy gardening

[@1975augusto]

Would this mix retain too much moisture for rosemary/thyme, etc., plants that are prone to root rot?

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

Add more sand or perlite to speed draining

[@elaineanderson2068]

How much of the Diatomaceous Earth do you use in the potting mix with the 5 gallon mix? Thanks a Great video

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

About 1/2 gallon

[@metro3692]

Diatomaceous Earth is only effective when dry.

[@ross-smithfamily6317]

​@@ZenGardenOasis. Hi, thank you for your potting mix recipe! Is it 1/2 gallon or 1/2 cup of diatomaceous earth?

[@princess11333]

How much of the diatomaceous earth should I use?

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

1/2 cup

[@metro3692]

Diatomaceous Earth is only effective when dry.

[@elizabethhendriks9030]

thank you!

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

You're welcome!

[@Agrillot6]

Can we use vermiculite rather than the crystals?

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

Yes absolutely

[@Agrillot6]

@@ZenGardenOasis. thank you 🙏🏻☺️

[@patriciakane764]

2 gallons of what?? And what brand? Am 86 and in a wheelchair and can’t shop various stores. What store do you buy it at.

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

I believe it was perlite. Available at Amazon and also Walmart. Both will deliver. Blessings.

[@DaleNewman-q9j]

Why perlite instead of vermiculite?

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

Vermiculite tends to hold water more. Perlite allow more drainage.

[@randallwithee2189]

I'm not sure that those crystals are organic. Not sure I would use it.

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

In any case they are optional....thanks for your comment.