Back to the Roots 1CF Premium All-Purpose Potting Mix

Hi there! We understand your concern. At Back to the Roots, we are committed to creating organic gardening products that are great for our plants AND the planet. Instead of internationally sourced peat in our soil mixes (that many are linking to widespread carbon emissions), we are using all local, regional, upcycled organic matter — a 100% USA Made & Blended Soil brand. Much of our local material is upcycled bark fines from pre-consumer waste streams that would otherwise be incinerated for energy, land-filled, or otherwise disposed of. Most of the potting soils and soil amendments found in retail stores have nearly 60% peat moss. Those products will have a finer texture and feel spongy to the touch. Our soils may look and feel different depending on regionally sourced inputs. However, each bag of soil is 100% guaranteed to grow the garden of your dreams and the regional aged wood & bark fines help improve airspace/moisture retention and help break up difficult clay soils. The finer, more decomposed particles hold a tremendous amount of water and improve fine soil texture by forming colloids (clumps) which helps improve moisture and air infiltration. Larger particles also help wedge the soil apart and keep it from compacting over time. Lastly, as wood and bark fines age (decompose) in big moisture and temperature-controlled piles, they accumulate huge populations (millions to tens of billions per gram) of beneficial microbes. These microbes consume the carbon and minerals in the wood and as your garden grows, they transform it into nutrients for your plants. We really appreciate you growing with us, and are excited for you to grow your plants in our soils. However, we also understand that texture is important, and if you are not satisfied, please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with your receipt and we'd be happy to help with a refund.

Hi Reginazadik! We understand your concern. At Back to the Roots, we are committed to creating organic gardening products that are great for our plants AND the planet. Instead of internationally sourced peat in our soil mixes (that many are linking to widespread carbon emissions), we are using all local, regional, upcycled organic matter — a 100% USA Made & Blended Soil brand. Much of our local material is upcycled bark fines from pre-consumer waste streams that would otherwise be incinerated for energy, land-filled, or otherwise disposed of. Most of the potting soils and soil amendments found in retail stores have nearly 60% peat moss. Those products will have a finer texture and feel spongy to the touch. Our soils may look and feel different depending on regionally sourced inputs. However, each bag of soil is 100% guaranteed to grow the garden of your dreams and the regional aged wood & bark fines help improve airspace/moisture retention and help break up difficult clay soils. The finer, more decomposed particles hold a tremendous amount of water and improve fine soil texture by forming colloids (clumps) which helps improve moisture and air infiltration. Larger particles also help wedge the soil apart and keep it from compacting over time. Lastly, as wood and bark fines age (decompose) in big moisture and temperature-controlled piles, they accumulate huge populations (millions to tens of billions per gram) of beneficial microbes. These microbes consume the carbon and minerals in the wood and as your garden grows, they transform it into nutrients for your plants. We really appreciate you growing with us and are excited for you to grow your plants in our soils. However, we also understand that texture is important, and if you are not satisfied, please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with your receipt and we are happy to help with a refund.

Hi there! We understand your concern and we're so sorry to hear your soil has mold. Please send a photo to contact@backtotheroots.com, our team can help with tips for getting rid of the mold and we can help with a replacement!

Hi MK! We understand your concern. We sell an organic living soil, which means it's not made of synthetic ingredients and it hasn't been fumigated/sprayed with highly toxic chemicals. The fungus is there because our growing medium is biologically alive and healthy, with a diverse microbial environment. And because we're quirky growers over here at Back to the Roots, we think this phenomenon is an informative part of the process of connecting people to the food system and how plants really grow! Here are some tips to get rid of the mushroom and prevent further growth: Remove the caps – Pick out the mushroom and remove the top ¼” of soil. Doing this means removing the source of the spores which results in mushrooms growing in the soil. Use an organic fungicide – Adding fungicide to the plant’s soil may help with eliminating mushrooms, but if not all of the fungus is killed, the mushrooms will return. You may need to try this treatment several times before the fungus is killed completely. We are here to help, please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com, and our support team is there to help!

Hi Courtney! We understand your concern. At Back to the Roots, we are committed to creating organic gardening products that are great for our plants AND the planet. Instead of internationally sourced peat in our soil mixes (that many are linking to widespread carbon emissions), we are using all local, regional, upcycled organic matter — a 100% USA Made & Blended Soil brand. Much of our local material is upcycled bark fines from pre-consumer waste streams that would otherwise be incinerated for energy, land-filled, or otherwise disposed of. Most of the potting soils and soil amendments found in retail stores have nearly 60% peat moss. Those products will have a finer texture and feel more spongy to the touch. Our soils may look and feel different depending on regionally sourced inputs. However, each bag of soil is 100% guaranteed to grow the garden of your dreams and the regional aged wood & bark fines help improve airspace/moisture retention and help break up difficult clay soils. The finer, more decomposed particles hold a tremendous amount of water and improve fine soil texture by forming colloids (clumps) which helps improve moisture and air infiltration. Larger particles also help wedge the soil apart and keep it from compacting over time. Lastly, as wood and bark fines age (decompose) in big moisture and temperature-controlled piles, they accumulate huge populations (millions to tens of billions per gram) of beneficial microbes. These microbes consume the carbon and minerals in the wood and as your garden grows, they transform it into nutrients for your plants. We really appreciate you growing with us, and are excited for you to grow your plants in our soils. However, we also understand that texture is important, and if you are not satisfied, please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with a copy of your receipt and we can help with a refund.

Hi there! We understand your concern, please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with photos, we are here to support your gardening journey. Our soil is not made with synthetic ingredients and it hasn't been fumigated/sprayed with highly toxic chemicals. The fungus is there because our growing medium is biologically alive and healthy, with a diverse microbial environment. Mushrooms grow due to an airborne spore finding its way in. Here are some tips to get rid of the mushroom and prevent further growth: Remove the caps – Pick out the mushroom and remove the top ¼” of soil. Doing this means removing the source of the spores which result in mushrooms growing in the soil. Use an organic fungicide – Adding fungicide to the plant’s soil may help with eliminating mushrooms, but if not all of the fungus is killed, the mushrooms will return. You may need to try this treatment several times before the fungus is killed completely.

Hi Daisy May, we are sorry to hear your soil appears moldy. Please reach out with photos to contact@backtotheroots.com; we are here to support your gardening journey through and through!

Hi Stefanie! We understand your concern. We sell an organic living soil that has not been sprayed or fumigated with highly toxic chemicals. We are here to support your gardening journey through and through, so please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com, and our dedicated support staff is here to help!

Hi M! We are here to support you in your gardening journey - please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with photos, and our dedicated support staff would be happy to help make this right!

Hi Enya! We understand your concern and are here to support you in your growing journey. Our soils may look and feel different depending on regionally sourced inputs. However, each bag of soil is 100% guaranteed to grow the garden of your dreams and the regional aged wood & bark fines help improve airspace/moisture retention and help break up difficult clay soils. The finer, more decomposed particles hold a tremendous amount of water and improve fine soil texture by forming colloids (clumps) which helps improve moisture and air infiltration. Larger particles also help wedge the soil apart and keep it from compacting over time. Lastly, as wood and bark fines age (decompose) in big moisture and temperature-controlled piles, they accumulate huge populations (millions to tens of billions per gram) of beneficial microbes. These microbes consume the carbon and minerals in the wood and as your garden grows, they transform it into nutrients for your plants. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com, and our dedicated customer support team will be happy to assist you!