Potting soil gets thrown out way too often! Barring a few serious issues (soil-borne pests or disease), you can and should re-use and revitalize potting soil for use in your container gardens. The simplest way is to add back 1/3rd fresh potting soil or compost, but the EPIC way is to tackle it in 4 steps:
1. Clean out any large roots, screen for grubs, etc.
2. Add some fresh compost or potting mix
3. Add slow-release organic fertilizer
4. Add worm castings for microbial life, worm eggs, and more nutrients
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Any pro tips you guys use that I didn't mention? DROP EM!
dude I love your channel, you are so knowledgeable about this stuff! What a mine of information this place is!!!
Do I have to replace my soil in my raised beds if the plants got leaf spot?
Wow what a great idea
Very informative video
Thanks a lot for sharing
Happy new year
I used dried cow manure and vermicompost to revitalise this year and aquarium water to water during the growing season.
Is this applicable for indoor plants too?
I'm just focused on your bare hands and feet lol I am not a fan of bugs lol thanks for the tips. I'll be doing this soon.
Can I use this technic to re-use my established pot's potting mix?
your videos are awesome. THANKS FOR THE TIPS.