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Frugal Gardening
Frugal Gardening
Brandon Marcus

The Hidden Cost of Buying “Pre-Fertilized” Soil

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Growing plants feels exciting, especially when a bag promises instant nutrition for roots, stems, and leaves. But what if that shiny label saying “pre-fertilized soil” carries a price that shows up later in weaker plants, wasted money, and frustrated gardening results?

Going to your local garden store and picking “pre-fertilized” soil isn’t always as promising as it sounds. There are many reasons to use caution when you are bringing this kind of soil into your cherished garden.

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