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Old 27-11-2009, 06:40 AM
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To grow great herbs, a rich soil is crucial for success. Do not use garden soil. It may contain microbes or insect larvae that will hatch once it warms up inside a cozy home. Instead, opt for bags of potting soil purchased at the garden center. This soil is sterilized so that it contains pure soil and other ingredients, but no harmful insects or microbes. Most commercial potting mixes include a porous material such as vermiculite, the tiny white pebble-looking things in the mix. These allow water to drain freely. Many also contain fertilizers to boost plant health.

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