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Homes & Gardens
Holly Crossley

What is the best soil for container gardening? Expert insights for happy, healthy plants

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Container gardening is one of the best ways to bring a patio or balcony to life. But before you plant flowers and foliage into your favorite pots, there’s a fundamental step you’ll need to get right.

Just like when growing in garden borders, the type of soil you use can affect the performance of your container plants. Amy Enfield, senior horticulturist at ScottsMiracle-Gro says, ‘Potting mixes used in container gardening are light, fluffy, and formulated to provide the right balance of air spaces, drainage, and water holding for your plants to thrive.’

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