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Highlights
- Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix feeds container plants for up to 6 months - gets more blooms for more color (vs. unfed plants)
- This potting soil Grows Plants Twice As Big!® (vs. unfed plants)
- Use this home gardening product with all types of container plants, including flowers, vegetables, shrubs, annuals, and perennials
- To apply this potting medium, fill a container about 1/3 full with potting mix, place your plant in the soil, and fill the rest of the pot, pressing lightly
- One 1 cu. ft. bag of Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix fills two 12-inch containers (exact amounts may vary depending on the size of the root ball)
Description
Cultivate a beautiful array of container plants with Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix. This potting soil mix Grows Plants Twice As Big!®* In addition, the added fertilizer feeds all types of container plants for up to 6 months. With this gardening product, you can expect more blooms for more color*. This container mix works best with outdoor container plants, including your favorite flowers, annuals, perennials, vegetables, and shrubs. To apply, select a pot with a drain hole. Fill the pot about 1/3 full with potting soil. Loosen the root ball of your plant and place it in the pot. Add more potting mix and press lightly to level. Water your plant and let it drain. For optimal results, refer to plant tags for specific sun and shade needs. Let mix dry to the touch between waterings; do not allow plants to sit in drainage water. To avoid soil compaction and replenish nutrients, all container plants should be repotted annually or as needed with fresh Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix. One 1 cu. ft. bag of Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix fills two 12-inch containers. *Vs unfed plants
Weight: 13 Pounds
Capacity (Volume): 1 cubic-ft
Used For: Flowers
Maximum Coverage Area: 100 Square Feet
TCIN: 13983729
UPC: 032247565134
Item Number (DPCI): 084-16-0302
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 23.72 inches length x 17.77 inches width x 4.65 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 18.1 pounds
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: Florida
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Q: Can leftover potting mix be saved and stored for months at a time?
submitted by chrisp - 7 years ago
A: I wouldn’t recommend it unless you can seal the bag very well. My bag was taped closed but somehow flies/ moths got in and were able to breed. I kept the bag rolled up and taped. It was also stored in an indoor utility closet. Soil definitely wasn’t dry but was infested in a months time.
submitted byShiberu - 7 years agoA: I have done this and it does tend to dry out.
submitted byKBD - 7 years agoA: I twist & seal with a tie or ribber band or get a big plastic storage container to use just for this.
submitted bylafcom - 5 years agoA: Yes. Our Miracle grow Premium Potting Mix can be stored indefinitely. Simply tape or roll top of potting soil bags shut. If you have additional questions or want more information, please contact us. The following link will take you to our contact page: http://tinyurl.com/noc5mcg
submitted byScotts Consumer Services - 7 years agoBrand expertA: I keep a bag of potting soil until it is used up and that may take up to a year. There is nothing the matter with it, just add some water and the proper fertilizer and everything will be fine.
submitted byTexas Lady - 7 years ago
Q: Can I use miracle grow potting mix for a Yoga plant ?
submitted by Edward - 2 years ago
A: I think he means yucca plant.
submitted bywisegolfgal - 1 year agoA: Thank you for your interest in our products. We are not aware of a plant called a Yoga plant; you are welcome to reach out to us at https://miraclegro.com/en-us/contact-us for further assistance.
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: How many quarts is it?
submitted by chyna106 - 6 years ago
A: i googled how many qts is a cubic sq ft and it said 30qts
submitted bycarlacjake - 6 years agoA: 1 cubic sq. foot = equals approximately 26 dry quarts (soil)
submitted bykilisas - 3 years ago
Q: Can this potting soil be used with orchids?
submitted by Nicole - 7 years ago
A: No. The potting media used for orchids are chosen to imitate “life on a rainforest tree.” Most common types of orchid potting mix consist primarily of small pieces of fir bark that's main function is to stabilize the plant and promote root growth. We would recommend one of our two Miracle-Gro Orchid Potting Mix products, one that is a course blend and one a fine blend. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any additional help to you. Our phone number is 877-220-3089 and we ask that you please refer to your review when calling.
submitted byScotts Consumer Services - 7 years agoBrand expertA: I would use the Miracle Gro Potting mix because it is what I would have on hand but as of now I do not own an orchid. I would try to Google up some professional help or stop by a nursery for answers.
submitted byTexas Lady - 7 years ago
Q: What is the NPK ratio of this soil and which minerals are also in it?
submitted by Vika - 1 month ago
A: Hi Vika! Thanks for your question! Miracle-Gro Potting Mix is formulated from one or more of the following: processed forest products, peat, coir, and/or compost, and sphagnum peat moss, perlite (white granules), fertilizer (yellow balls) and a wetting agent. Information about the NPK ratio can be found below. Guaranteed Analysis (NPK): 0.21-0.11-0.16 Total nitrogen* (N) .................... 0.21% 0.113% ammoniacal nitrogen 0.097% nitrate nitrogen Available phosphate* (P) ........... 0.11% Soluble Potash* (K) ................... 0.16%
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: Is this appropriate for use in repotting my African violets ?
submitted by Penny - 8 months ago
A: Miracle-Gro Potting Mix can be used on all types of plants.
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 8 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is this potting soil good for use in the Vegepod?
submitted by newhomeowner - 9 months ago
A: Miracle-Gro Potting Mix is specially formulated for container plants. It is ideal for both indoor and outdoor container plants and for use in a topsy turvy planter. Potting mix soil can be used in a raised bed but it would be best to mix it with garden soil 50/50 and not use alone.
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 9 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is this safe use with my indoor house plants?
submitted by Ad - 1 year ago
A: Miracle-Gro Potting Mix is specially formulated for container plants. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor container plants and for use in a topsy turvy planter.
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: what are the ingredients?
submitted by screen name - 2 years ago
A: Miracle-Gro Premium Potting Mix is formulated from one or more of the following: processed forest products, peat, coir, and/or compost, and sphagnum peat moss, perlite (white granules), fertilizer (yellow balls) and a wetting agent.
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: SHould I use this with my Peace Lily?
submitted by need2no - 3 years ago
A: Miracle-Gro Potting Mix can be used for potting ornamental plants.
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 3 years agoBrand expert
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Summary of reviews
The reviews highlight a significant decline in the quality of Miracle Grow potting soil, with many guests reporting issues such as gnat infestations, poor moisture retention, and a change in composition that resembles mulch rather than quality soil. While some guests still appreciate the brand for its historical performance and effectiveness in plant growth, the recent batches have led to widespread disappointment and concerns about plant health. Guests are seeking a return to the previous formula that supported their gardening success.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.1 out of 5 stars with 3709 reviews
quality: 3.71 out of 5
value: 3.55 out of 5
66% would recommend
219 recommendations
Potting soil
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Tea - 7 days ago, Verified purchaser
Use it all the time. Plants grow fast and healthy. Would recommend for inside and outside plants
(no review title)
1 out of 5 stars
Patti - 11 days ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I bought many miracle grow soils. I have found many of the bags that I bought from different places, moldy. If this is the product that you are making, then I will never get any of your products again. Plus, an organic mix that I got from a green house, is turning moldy with my plants. I do not pour water over top. I water them from the bottom.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 10 days ago
Hello Patti. We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Mg Pot Mix W/fert and appreciate your feedback. Fungal mold spores including mushroom-producing fungus are a natural part of soils; It just takes the right conditions for the spores to develop into a fungus or mold. In fact, fungus mold has been scientifically proven to improve the growth of plants by releasing nutrients from the organic material that growing media are typically. The fungus mold only becomes a problem if there is an overgrowth. Overgrowth occurs when the soil mulch is too wet. Keep in mind that mold and fungus on growing media or mulch will go away with sunlight and air circulation. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
Great potting soil
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
jan - 15 days ago, Verified purchaser
Love this potting soil! So glad I can get at my target!!
Poor soil
1 out of 5 stars
Poor Soil - 17 days ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I bought this to start my garden plants. When I opened the bag there were plants growing in the dirt. I weeded out what I could and used the dirt to start my seeds. In less than a week, I have mushrooms type plants growing.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 14 days ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle Gro Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. We do not sterilize our soils. The composting will kill most weed seeds, however some may remain viable. Mushrooms grow from the decomposing materials in the soil. These will not harm your plants. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
Horrible
1 out of 5 stars
Nola7 - 21 days ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
The soil is just mulch its no usable gor planting anything. Whoever decided that this id a better new formula must not have used this. Waste of money
1 reply from Customer Care team - 18 days ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle Gro Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. Pieces of bark are intentionally added to the soil as it allows for better airflow. This will result in better performance from your plants. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
you changed your potting mix, now it doesn't work!
1 out of 5 stars
long time gardener - 24 days ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
You went from the best product on the market to the worst product on the market! I swore by miracle gro potting soil for years. You changed it, and now my plants won't even grow in it! I also used to use your potting mix to get certain finicky herbs to germinate. Now they won't germinate in your new mix.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 23 days ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix with Fertilizer and appreciate your feedback. Please note, newly transplanted plants are under stress. They must be given a period of weeks to acclimate. When transplanting be sure to disturb the roots as little as possible. All of our potting soils have either synthetic or organic fertilizer mixed with them. For containers that receive frequent watering, where the water runs out the bottom of the pot, or containers chock full of plants, the fertilizer will run out more quickly and need to be supplemented with one of our container foods. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
All wood chips and no dirt.
1 out of 5 stars
Plantertim - 1 month ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
Your products SUCKS. ALL wood chips and no dirt. Every gardening club I belong to gives your products a 0 out of 10. Fix it, I tell all my gardening friends to never buy your products.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 1 month ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with the Miracle-Gro Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. While large pieces of bark should be filtered out during processing small pieces of bark are added to our media to improve drainage and prevent the soil from compacting. The addition of this coarser material to our potting mix allows oxygen to reach the roots and improves plant performance. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
fungus gnats
1 out of 5 stars
fungus gnats - 1 month ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
Have a house full of fungus gnats and growing from seed so the soil is to BLAME! Never buy Miracle-Gro premium potting soil again!
1 reply from Customer Care team - 1 month ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix with Fertilizer and appreciate your feedback. To help control the fungus gnats, allow the soil dry out between each watering. Dry soil can help kill the larvae and overwatering plants can often make the problem worse. Yellow sticky traps are another alternative. Place them close to the location of the fungus gnats. You may apply at least 1/2 inch of sand on top of the soil of established potted container plants. Larvae cannot burrow through the sand and will die. Sand should be left on the container for several weeks until the problem is solved. Do not apply sand to seedlings or if trying to start plants from seeds. This can damage or hinder seedling development. Insects will not disappear overnight. It may take several weeks, but you should begin to see a reduction in insect numbers. All houseplants in the home must be treated. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
Not the potting soil it used to be
1 out of 5 stars
Agleniana - 1 month ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I bought miracle grow potting soil and it resembles mulch. Complete garbage, will be returning this so-called potting soil FOR SURE!
1 reply from Customer Care team - 1 month ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. The addition of bark is intentional in our soils. This allow the soil to have better air flow, resulting in better plant performance. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
Behaved as if there is herbicide in the compost
1 out of 5 stars
Susan - 1 month ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I am posting extremely belatedly about my experience for the last two years. Something apparently changed in the ingredients because I used miracle gro potting soil for years with great success and suddenly, not. My seedlings failed to grow and yellowed. That was the first year, so last year I compared miracle gro with another potting soil and proved that the seedlings in miracle gro failed to thrive while the seedlings in the other mix did as well as usual. I don't know what has changed in the last couple of years, but my plants are behaving as if there is herbicide in the mix. I might buy again if I knew that there was some sort of quality control to screen for herbicide in your compost. Are you performing growth and germination trials to continuously prove that your product is performing as usual? If you want to know more, you have my email. Do not ask me to call as I won't have time to do that.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 1 month ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. Our soils are produced at numerous growing media facilities across the country which try to use as much locally available materials as possible therefore ingredients vary slightly by location. We do not typically do testing of Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) therefore we cannot specifically state which of our growing media products have the highest CEC. CEC is determined by the ingredients used in the soil. CEC is higher by volume for clay and higher by weight for sphagnum peat moss. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
Potting soil I had for a week set my house on fire.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
K - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Set my house on fire
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 1 month ago
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance with the Miracle-Gro Potting Mix. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-295-6902 for assistance.
I can always count on Miracle grow.
5 out of 5 stars
Chrissy - 1 month ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I have been using Miracle grow potting mix for years, and everyone in the neighborhood talks about my FLOWERS!!!!!!!
gnats and poor drainage.
1 out of 5 stars
drhinebck - 1 month ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I thought it was me. I repotted a bunch of plants with miracle grow potting soil before bringing the plants indoors. I have gnats in almost every pot, many plants suffering. Then I read the reviews with a lot of other people having similar problems. The soil also seems to be retaining more moisture than usual..never had this problem before
1 reply from Customer Care team - 1 month ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Mg Pot Mix W/fert 8qt 2pk Vb and appreciate your feedback. We suggest taking the rest outdoors and letting it dry out to get rid of any gnats that might be lingering. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
Miracle-Gro Convert
5 out of 5 stars
Jordyn - 2 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I am a Miracle-Gro convert. I used this mix for seed starting, and the seedlings in the miracle gro potting soil outperformed my other seedlings by far. It's a little more expensive than the cheap stuff, but more cost effective than seed starting mix and in my opinion the results are much better. If you're wondering if you can use this for seed starting the answer is yes!
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1 out of 5 stars
susie q - 2 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
Loaded with organic fungus gnats - thanks for nothing!!
1 reply from Customer Care team - 1 month ago
We are sorry to read about your experience with the Miracle Gro Potting mix. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-295-6902 for assistance.
Fungus Gnats everywhere!
1 out of 5 stars
Rilia - 2 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I have always used Miracle Gro Potting mix for my veggie starts and house plants. It has always worked well for me, until now. The last several bags that I have purchased have been full of fungus gnats! My house is loaded with these gnats. I have been using hydrogen peroxide to help get rid of them. I also have to use sticky fly tapes and I also use bug zapper at night. They are so bad, I have not been able to get rid of them yet! I have never been so disappointed. I also have noticed that there are animal feces being used in your potting mix. It is really disgusting! I think I am going to find a different potting mix. I am very disappointed in Miracle Gro! If I could, I would give it less than a one star rating!
1 reply from Customer Care team - 2 months ago
Hi Rilia, we're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. We recommend to allow the soil to dry out as much as possible between watering will help control the larvae. Apply at least 1/2 inch of horticultural sand on top of the soil of potted/container plants. Larvae cannot burrow through the sand and will die. Horticultural sand should be left on the container for several weeks, until the problem is solved. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
Terrible
1 out of 5 stars
Comshep13 - 2 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
One bag was full of white powder. I have no clue what it was. The other bag killed almost all of my plants due to poor drainage.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 2 months ago
We are sorry to hear that your plants were damaged while using the Miracle-Gro Potting Mix. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-295-6902 for assistance.
Hard winter and many dead plants. Hope to revive
5 out of 5 stars
Stc4 - 2 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
Ready to start. hard winter in the south and lots of plants are dead. Ready to start feeding with new soul for those that are still alive.
Product not up to standard
2 out of 5 stars
Ericksondra - 2 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
What is going on with the soil you are selling? It was full of hay and large wood chunks. I have purchased 1000’s of bags of this soil in the past. I’ve been gardening for 40 years. I have also been a walking advertisement for your product. This latest bag is so disappointing. I’m not sure I can recommend this anymore if you’re lowering your standards.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 2 months ago
Hi Ericksondra, we're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. It is common to see small pieces of bark and twigs, these are intentional components of our soil, however, you should not find large pieces of wood or bark. Composted forest products provide high organic content and nutrients without the concern for soil compaction. The coarser material allows for air to reach the roots. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
Soil gnat explosion!
1 out of 5 stars
None - 2 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I've bought Miracle Grow potting soil for years and I have always had great success with it. Last fall I bought a bag that was called "Potting mix". When I opened the bag it was full of bugs that flew out!!! I returned it and got a different bag. Other than the mix looked different from what I was used too - much more wood pieces and not so much soil like, but I didn't see any bugs. I replanted all of my plants last fall and now all winter I've been dealing with soil gnats flying around our house. These were plants from my parents funeral and I'm hoping I can save them. Sticky traps have been catching lots of them, but they still keep coming. Ugh!!! I think once the weather warms up, I'll need to get them all outside and get rid of all the soil and start fresh, but don't think I can Miracle Grow potting soil anymore! :(
1 reply from Customer Care team - 2 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix with Fertilizer and appreciate your feedback. It is possible for insects to enter the bag during shipping and storage. Insects may also come in with soil of transplanted plant or enter through cracks, crevices, open windows or doors simply looking for suitable environment. Some possible ways to control fungus gnats include: allowing the soil to dry out as much as possible between watering will help control the larvae or applying at least 1/2 inch of horticultural sand on top of the soil of potted/container plants. Larvae cannot burrow through the sand and will die. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.