While getting ready for the annual potting binge I've discovered that my source of composted fir bark is no more. Lowes & Home Depot aren't even carrying it anymore. The local nurseries only have bark mulch for landscaping not soil amendment. I have Turfac
e and chicken grit and Haydite. In the past I've used haydite, bark & grit. Can I substitute the Turface for the bark?
Thanks

Bill Neff
Topeka, KS (zone5)

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In a message dated 3/26/03 2:03:50 PM, writes:

The local nurseries only have bark mulch for landscaping not soil
amendment. I have Turface and chicken grit and Hyalite. In the past I've used
haydite, bark & grit. Can I substitute the Turface for the bark?

Turface is really equal to the Haydite more than to the bark. I just picked
up some bags of a Fafard product at a wholesaler for $2.20 per 40 qt bag.
Maybe if you ask for Fafard Soil Conditioner you can get it. The front
doesn't mention bark, but the back says 100% composted fur bark.

Billy on the Florida Space Coast

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I don't think so Bill, they're pretty different animals. You should be able
to find seedling orchid bark...? That is fir bark.

David J. Bockman, Fairfax, VA (USDA Hardiness Zone 7)
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While getting ready for the annual potting binge I've discovered
that my source of composted fir bark is no more. Lowes & Home
Depot aren't even carrying it anymore. The local nurseries only
have bark mulch for landscaping not soil amendment. I have
Turface and chicken grit and Haydite. In the past I've used
haydite, bark & grit. Can I substitute the Turface for the bark?
Thanks

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