The Miracle-Gro® All Purpose Garden Soil is a rich blend of organic material and nutrients that is specifically formulated for in-ground gardens and helps to grow bigger, stronger and more beautiful plants. Made with continuous-release plant food, it feeds plants for up to three months and improves the native soil to encourage better growth.
How to Use
Just follow these steps to help get the most from Miracle-Gro® All Purpose Garden Soil.
- Prepare the Area: Break ground by loosening the top 6 inches of garden soil, which will allow roots to soak.
- Mix the Soil: Mix Miracle-Gro Garden Soil into native soil at a 1:1 ratio for enriched native soil nutrition and amended soil structure.
- Plant: Sow flowers, vegetables, or herbs into the mixture using spacing rules for the plant variety.
- Water Thoroughly: Water the soil well to activate the nutrients and establish roots.
- Maintain: Feed with more plant food after 3 months if required to maintain strong growth during the season.
Applications
This gentle soil can be utilized in multiple garden types for various plants.
- Flower Beds & Borders: Create vibrant, colorful garden beds by giving annuals and perennials the nutrients they need to bloom fully.
- Vegetable Gardens: Provide productive tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans and greens with fertile soil to enhance yield.
- Herb Gardens: Plant tasty herbs such as basil, coriander, thyme and oregano in rich soil to use in the kitchen.
- Shrubs & Small Ornamentals: Provide landscape plants with a solid foundation for future growth and development.
- Garden Refreshing: The use of Miracle-Gro Garden Soil can improve any soil and is the ideal choice for enriching the ground before planting.
Pros and Cons
Learn the pros and cons and determine if it is suitable soil for the garden.
Pros
- Ready-to-use formula with built-in nutrition, making it easy to plant for beginners and experts alike.
- Enriches poor or sandy soils, making them more suitable for plant growth.
- Feeds for up to 3 months, providing lush, beautiful foliage and vibrant color, while encouraging robust root development out in the garden.
- Promotes deep, strong root growth to help plants and lawns grow taller and fuller.
- Works for many types of plants like flowers, vegetables, herbs, and small shrubs.
Cons
- For use in the ground only; not designed for potted plants or container gardening.
- Fertilizer works up to 3 months, so it needs feeding for a longer period of time.
Ideal for Plants
Miracle-Gro All Purpose Garden Soil is perfect for outdoor in-ground plantings and is the best garden soil for flowers. Users can use it to grow:
- Annual Flowers: Colorful annuals, such as petunias, marigolds, impatiens and zinnias that work well when fed regularly.
- Perennials: Hardy plants like daylilies or hostas, or peonies, that return and become more vigorous each year in enriched soil.
- Vegetables: Fertility-hungry plants such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and beans, which give large yields.
- Herbs: Kitchen essentials such as basil, parsley, oregano and cilantro that benefit from balanced soil nutrients.
- Landscape Plants: Shrubs, small conifers and other ornamentals with a dependence on fertile soil for quick start-up and long-term growth.
Summary
Gardening should be both fun and simple, and with Miracle-Gro All Purpose Garden Soil, users can enjoy beautiful results, year after year. Whether you desire a lush garden filled with flowers or a bountiful vegetable garden with fresh vegetables at your fingertips, this soil gives the base you need.