Back to the Roots 25.7qt Organic Garden Soil Premium Blend For in Ground Planting
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Back to Roots Better Garden Soil is a popular choice among guests for its organic composition and effectiveness in promoting plant growth. Many guests appreciate its rich texture, moisture retention, and lack of unpleasant odors. The large bag size offers great value, making it suitable for various gardening needs, from vegetables to flowers. However, some guests have reported issues with pests and inconsistent quality, which may affect their overall experience.
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 420 reviews
quality: 2.26 out of 5
value: 2.31 out of 5
27% would recommend
43 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
27 March, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
This soil was full of flies. It also smells so bad I had a neighbor text me asking what the nasty farm smell was. I’m worried the bugs will spread.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 5 days ago
Hi Jordan! We are sorry to hear that you have had this experience, and we would love to hear from you and make this right. Please send photos of the soil itself and photos of the full front and back of the bag to contact@backtotheroots.com. We're happy to help with a replacement as needed.
5 out of 5 stars
25 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
A great nutrient-filled garden soil
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this garden soil free of charge from Influenster in exchange for my honest review of the soil. I transplanted several indoor plants with this soil and the soil was noted to be soft, non-clumpy, moist, full of nutrients and helped perk up my plants. I will use the remainder of this well packaged bag of soil in my outdoor garden in about a month as I prepare my outdoor vegetable garden. I highly recommend this garden soil.
5 out of 5 stars
16 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Perfect
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Back to the roots better garden soil has been perfect for my garden. There isn’t a strong smell like some can have and the nutrients that it’s packed with I feel like is really helping everything grow faster
5 out of 5 stars
15 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
I'm loving it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Back to the Roots " Better" Garden Soil came just in time for when I am going to plant my fruits, vegetables and herbs. When open small part, I felt dirt it was well moist. I scoop the dirt and put it in plant pot. If my plant can talk it said "Thank you".
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
9 March, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Delivered in a large box and fell through the bottom when I tried to pick it up. In the box was shampoo/conditioner/bodywash that were all broken and spilled on the soil
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 23 days ago
Hello there! We're so sorry to hear about the issues you had with your delivery. If you have any questions about our Organic Garden Soil, please don't hesitate to reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com. We're always here to help!
5 out of 5 stars
3 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
So good
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love that this is an organic soil! It’s going to be great to use this spring for flowers and/or veggies! The soil is a great consistency and has plenty of nutrients to help things grow.
5 out of 5 stars
3 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Growingley well
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is going to great for when I can plant my crops. It will add the rest of nutrients back in the soil after this winter. Packed very well also nothing spilled In transport.
5 out of 5 stars
28 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
More gardning things
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've used this brand plenty and never had any issues. I love that it has organic materials in it and will be great for my garden box. I can't wait for spring when I can plant everything. Tnjs bag was bigger then I expected and will go great for mu summer garden. #garden #gardenbox #plants #outdoor #backtotheroots #free #claim
4 out of 5 stars
26 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Can't wait to see my flowers grow this spring!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This soil smelled very earthy, yet clean with no scent of any chemical pesticides or fertilizers. The consistency was great, no big chunks of bark, no hard solid clumps of dirt. This soil is light and airy, as well as very fine, no big chunks of organic material. It was also very easy to spread. I'm excited to see what my plants think of it as we get closer to spring!
5 out of 5 stars
25 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Grows the perfect plant.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We love the brand Back to the Roots. When my son fist started his gardening journey, this is what we bought. This garden soil has consistently been a reliable choice for his journey. The quality is top notch and we have never encounters any issues like mold or unpleasant scents like some of the other brands. The color is deep and rich for quality growing. It’s able to compact well to hold the new plant in place. This is a great choice for all your gardening.
4 out of 5 stars
25 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Good Soil
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The packaging wasn’t sturdy and came with a hole so the soil was getting everywhere. But the product itself has been good so far. Started using it for some tomato seeds to prepare for the spring. Will need to wait a little to see if there will be any growth. I like that it is organic as well.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
17 February, 2026Verified purchase
Terrible bug infested dirt.
Terrible. It was full of little bugs like fruit flies. Infested all the plants I re-potted. I’m extremely mad. I’ve spent more now trying to get rid of the flies. Wish I would’ve just bought cheap regular dirt.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 1 month ago
Hi Nicole — we’re so sorry to hear about your experience. What you’re likely seeing are fungus gnats, small flies that are attracted to moist soil after repotting. While they can be frustrating, they don’t harm healthy plants. We’d love to make this right. Please email us at contact@backtotheroots.com with photos of the front and back of your bag, and our team will gladly help with a replacement or refund. We appreciate you sharing this feedback and hope we can turn this around for you.
5 out of 5 stars
14 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Perfect to jumpstart the garden
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this soil in exchange for my honest review. This is intended for in ground use and is ideal for vegetable gardens. I added it to my vegetable beds and can see that not only will it add good nutrients but includes some bark like mulch to help retain moisture, which will be much needed in California summer. This was great to mix with my clay like ground soil and was easy to handle and manage myself.
5 out of 5 stars
13 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
My favorite.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used the Back to the Roots Organic Garden Soil – Premium Blend for my in-ground beds this season, and overall I’m really pleased with it. The texture is loose and easy to work with, and it blends nicely into existing soil without feeling overly heavy or compacted. I appreciate that it’s organic and already mixed with plant food and dolomitic limestone — it saves an extra step and gives plants a solid start. My vegetables and flowers transplanted well, and I noticed good early growth and strong color within the first couple of weeks. It holds moisture well without staying soggy, which is important in my area during hot spells. I didn’t notice any large sticks or debris, which can sometimes be an issue with bagged soil.
5 out of 5 stars
13 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Great soil
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m so excited to try this soil I’m unable to right now due to the winter season but when it’s spring this is going all over my backyard to grow some delicious tomatoes and peppers! Back to the roots soil is really good in consistency and retains moisture really well. It’s easy to use, a bit darker and of course a bit harder than potting soil but perfect to allow plants to grow well and plus the weed suppression is pretty good!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
10 February, 2026
Should've bought mulch
I have purchased mulch with less wood in it then what this 'soil' came with. Very disappointed. purchased with their seed starter kit to start growing herbs and some vegetables for my family. Will not be buying it again.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 2 months ago
Hi Eric! We’re sorry to hear this and understand how frustrating that must be, especially when you were excited to start growing your own herbs and vegetables. This doesn’t sound like the experience we aim to provide. If you’re willing, please reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com and include photos of the soil along with the front and back of the bag so we can look into this further and assist you.
5 out of 5 stars
30 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Great product!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the Back to Roots "Better" Garden soil. I used it for my vegetable plants. It works amazing and holds up very well. The packaging was very good. This is definitely a product that I will continue to use.
5 out of 5 stars
22 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Good Soil
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Mixed the soil into existing flower pots i had around my garden and backyard. The soil seems like good quality and i like how it DOES NOT have a bad scent like alot of soil mixtures. Recommend :)
4 out of 5 stars
7 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
It’s soil
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We chose and received a bag of Back to the Roots “Better” Garden soil. I’m not new to this brand as I’ve had their tomato growing kit and bag of potting soil (both purchased years ago myself). We recently restarted our aquaponic garden and had some additional tomato spouts that we decided to ‘pot’ with this soil until they’re ready to be planted. Overall this soil seems like your typical garden soil. It scooped easily and held together well and I didn’t make too much of a mess with these plants. Would I go out of my way to repurchase this soil? Probably not, because it doesn’t seem readily available in my area and there are cheaper alternatives.
5 out of 5 stars
20 July, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Thumbs up!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I appreciate this opportunity to review something useful, I needed to repot some plants and it works fine for what I needed. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!