3 proven recipes for making homemade potting soil at home that save you money! Great gift idea too!

 Do you like to garden? Do you like to save money? If so, then you'll love this blog post! In it, I'm going to share three recipes for making your own homemade potting soil.


Not only is this cheaper than buying pre-made potting mix, but it's also better for your plants. So whether you're a beginner gardener or an experienced one, these recipes are sure to help you out. Enjoy!

1. Basic Homemade Potting Soil Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 part peat moss

  • 1 part compost

  • 1 part perlite or vermiculite

Instructions:


  1. Combine all ingredients in a large container and mix well.

  2. Use this potting soil to fill pots or containers for your plants.

  3. Store any unused potting soil in a cool, dry place.

  4. This recipe makes enough potting soil for one large plant or several small ones. You can double or triple the recipe as needed.

  5. Peat moss, compost, and perlite can be found at most garden centers or online.




2. Lightweight Homemade Potting Soil Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 part sphagnum peat moss

  • 1 part vermiculite or perlite

  • 1 part coco coir

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large container and mix well.

  2. Use this potting soil to fill pots or containers for your plants. 

  3. Store any unused potting soil in a cool, dry place.

  4. This recipe makes enough potting soil for one large plant or several small ones. You can double or triple the recipe as needed.

  5. Sphagnum peat moss, vermiculite, and coco coir can be found at most garden centers or online.


3. Nutrient-Rich Homemade Potting Soil Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 part compost

  • 1 part worm castings

  • 1 part vermiculite or perlite

  • 1/2 part coco coir

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large container and mix well.

  2. Use this potting soil to fill pots or containers for your plants. 

  3. Store any unused potting soil in a cool, dry place.

  4. This recipe makes enough potting soil for one large plant or several small ones. You can double or triple the recipe as needed.

  5. Compost, worm castings, vermiculite, and coco coir can be found at most garden centers or online.

I hope you enjoyed these recipes! If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. Happy gardening!

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