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Old 12-10-2010, 10:36 PM posted to rec.gardens
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On Oct 12, 12:52*pm, beecrofter wrote:
On Oct 12, 10:45*am, GARY wrote:

How often should a commercially-available potting mix (i.e., a soil-
less growing media) be COMPLETELY removed and replaced with new
commercially-available potting mix?". *(I'm not referring to "dirt").


It's really a matter of soil pore space and salt buildup.
As the soil ages coarse organic material gets smaller and smaller
blocking air exchange with the roots.
Once a year should be adequate for ornamentals.


Thank you for this informative reply.