You can get the same results by adding a slow release fertilizer to any
potting soil. What they've done is simply mix the fertilizer in for
you. You get a lot of mileage (about 3-4 months) from a small amount
of Osmocote or organic fertilizer and quality potting soil doesn't cost
much.



susan

Frogleg wrote:

On 29 Apr 2003 20:55:36 GMT, c (TOM KAN PA) wrote:

Is Miracle Gro potting soil worth the higher price? I wouldn't think so, must
be something that can be added to regular potting soil so the Miracle Gro
plants aren't four times as large as the other brand potting soil plants are
"As Seen on TV!"

Just happened to have read a local TV station's test of this today. A
woman replicated the 2-marigold experiment, and while the MG wasn't
*twice* as big and bright, it was clearly a larger, happier plant. She
mentioned the un-heavy texture of the soil and was quite satisfied
with results.