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Frugal Gardening
Frugal Gardening
Brandon Marcus

Stop Buying Potting Soil: The 3-Ingredient “Dirt” Recipe You Can Make for Pennies

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If you’ve ever stood in the garden aisle staring at overpriced bags of potting soil, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not wrong to feel a little ripped off. Good potting mix can cost a small fortune, especially if you’re filling multiple containers or raised beds.

The wild part? Most commercial mixes are made from a few basic ingredients you can source yourself for a fraction of the price. Once you learn how to mix your own DIY potting soil, you’ll wonder why you ever paid retail.

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