Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix 8qt: Indoor & Outdoor Plant Feed, Protects from Over-Watering
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Miracle Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix is highly praised for its ability to keep plants hydrated without overwatering, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor gardening. Guests appreciate its light texture, moisture retention, and nutrient-rich composition, which promotes healthy plant growth. Many have reported visible improvements in their flowers and vegetables, making it a go-to choice for plant lovers seeking reliable and easy-to-use soil. Its versatility for various plants adds to its appeal.
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 506 reviews
quality: 2.85 out of 5
value: 3.11 out of 5
46% would recommend
39 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
13 June, 2026
Grows Mold!
really not a fan, my plants have been going mold on the top layer of soil. The bag itself has been sitting outside and i tied it close and it grew mold by itself inside the bag!
From Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team
We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with Miracle-gro Moisture Control Potting Mix, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Fungal spores, including those that produce mushrooms, are naturally occurring. They only become visible "overgrowths" when the soil or mulch stays too wet. Overgrowth is typically a sign of moisture levels rather than a product defect. We want you to feel confident when using our products. That's why we offer a product guarantee: If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to a refund of your purchase price (limitations apply). Please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 at your earliest convenience if you need further assistance. We're here to help!
5 months ago
5 out of 5 stars
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5 May, 2026Verified purchase
Excellent Potting Soil
I like this potting soil for a few reasons. First, I bag is just the right amount of soil for a 12 inch planter. Another reason is that it helps me gauge as to how much water to water my plants
5 out of 5 stars
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26 April, 2026Verified purchase
good soil
holds moisture, packs well
1 out of 5 stars
16 February, 2026
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This item has an expiration date of August 2025!
From Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team
Thank you for providing your feedback about Miracle-gro Moisture Control Potting Mix. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Miracle-gro Moisture Control Potting Mix has an indefinite shelf life. For best results, keep the product in a dry location. If there is anything we can do to help you have a great experience, please don't hesitate to contact our Consumer Services team at 888-295-6902 for assistance. We're always here to help!
9 months ago
5 out of 5 stars
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23 October, 2025Verified purchase
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Great soil for my plant and a good price
5 out of 5 stars
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17 October, 2025Verified purchase
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Perfect for what i needed
5 out of 5 stars
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14 October, 2025Verified purchase
Soil
Always great, flowers look so much much healthier when I add it.
5 out of 5 stars
24 August, 2025Verified purchase
Potting soil.
Best potting soil ever. I have used it for years and my flowers grow amazingly. I rarely have to fertilize. The size is perfect for filling pots.
1 out of 5 stars
11 August, 2025Verified purchase
Gnat infested soil
Had so many gnats that I thought I did something wrong. I decided to throw the soil out and start over. I wish I read the reviews first! Such a waste of money
From Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. Insects could not survive the composting and packing process. However, it is possible for them to enter the bag during shipping and storage. Insect may also come in with soil of transplanted plant or enter through cracks, crevices, open windows or doors simply looking for suitable environment. Fungus gnats do not harm humans and do little plant damage (they primarily feed on the fungus found naturally in soil). Possible ways to control fungus gnats include: allowing the soil to dry out as much as possible between watering will help control the larvae or applying at least 1/2" of horticultural sand on top of the soil of potted/container plants. Larvae cannot burrow through the sand and will die. Horticultural sand should be left on the container for several weeks, until the problem is solved. The sand does not have to be removed, but if you wish to remove it, dispose of it by recycling in a garden, landscape or lawn area. Do not use play sand in planter soil. The fine granules can turn the soil very hard and there will be issues with drainage. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
1 year ago
3 out of 5 stars
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8 August, 2025Verified purchase
So many gnats
When I got the bag home and opened it up the inside was filled with fungus gnats and I had to treat the soil with pesticides before I could even use it to repot my plants.
From Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team
We are sorry to read about your experience with the Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix. To manage fungus gnats, adjust watering by allowing the soil to dry out as much as possible between waterings. You can also apply at least 1/2 inch of horticultural sand on top of the soil in your potted or container plants, as the larvae can't burrow through the sand. Leave the sand in place for several weeks until the problem is resolved. You don't need to remove the sand, but if you choose to, you can recycle it in a garden, landscape, or lawn area. Important: Do not use play sand, as its fine granules can make the soil hard and cause drainage issues. If the soil is still in the bag, you can spread it out in a box and let it dry completely. If it's summer, you can even set it outside in the sun.We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-295-6902 for assistance.
1 year ago
1 out of 5 stars
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21 July, 2025Verified purchase
Worse than moldy
Full of Fungal Spores! I replanted 3 of my plants in May/June. A little bit of white mold appeared in the bag and I just picked it out. Now this is in my spiderplant!! 😱🤯
From Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-295-6902 for assistance.
1 year ago
1 out of 5 stars
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26 May, 2025Verified purchase
Gnat nightmare!
Gnats everywhere! Yuck!
From Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. The Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix is a natural product. While we do not sterilize the soil it is composted to kill any harmful insects and microbes. Unfortunately, soils may become infested with insects while in storage or while they are waiting for sale. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
1 year ago
1 out of 5 stars
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20 January, 2025Verified purchase
No good
Soooo many gnats. Never again.
From Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. Gnats sometimes enter the bags while waiting to be sold. While they can be annoying they do not harm the plants. To control these insects we recommend applying 1/2 inch of sand on top of the soil. Larvae cannot burrow through the sand and will die. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
2 years ago
1 out of 5 stars
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18 January, 2025
Be careful the type of dirt you get!
I did not see this when I bought the dirt, but it isn't made to keep moisture IN, but to kind of wick it away so you don't OVERWATER your plant. Fine for some indoor plants, but we live in a desert area, and, really, we want to get soil that keeps moisture IN, not drains it away. I am not an expert, but I was told all this by a customer who raises lots of flowers...
5 out of 5 stars
4 December, 2024Verified purchase
Good product
I'm no gardner, but I just needed potting soil for some house plants. As far as I can tell, this is exactly what I'd expect: decent potting soil like other soil products I've seen. Nothing strikes me as bad about it. The bag doesn't rip and stores easily.
5 out of 5 stars
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19 November, 2024Verified purchase
Great Product
Good quality. Package size is great -easy to handle.
1 out of 5 stars
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19 July, 2024Verified purchase
Don't buy
Repotted several plants & ended up with fungus gnats! Had to take plants outside 😕
From Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-295-6902 for assistance.
2 years ago
1 out of 5 stars
9 July, 2024Verified purchase
Do not buy
Terrible bag of soil! Ruined my plants
From Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team
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2 years ago
1 out of 5 stars
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3 July, 2024
trash
agree with everyone else-- full of bugs, and my plants are dying when they were thriving just before repotting into this "soil." gnats everywhere. also when you water it the soil just floats up and sits in it. doesn't drain well. gnat problem unreal. never had them before I used this.
From Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-295-6902 for assistance.
2 years ago
1 out of 5 stars
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21 June, 2024Verified purchase
No good
Impossible to grow plants in it. I tried multiple times with different seeds but none sprouted.
From Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. The soil should stay moist like a squeezed-out sponge Plants must be monitored weekly for proper moisture level. Potting soils are for indoor and outdoor containers only. The texture and draining characteristics of potting soil are not compatible with native soils of the earth. Do not mix into the outdoor garden. Newly transplanted plants are under stress. They must be given a period of weeks to acclimate. When transplanting be sure to disturb the roots as little as possible. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 877-220-3089 if we can further assist.
2 years ago