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Highlights
- Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix feeds container plants for up to 6 months - gets more blooms for more color (vs. unfed plants)
- This potting soil Grows Plants Twice As Big!® (vs. unfed plants)
- Use this home gardening product with all types of container plants, including flowers, vegetables, shrubs, annuals, and perennials
- To apply this potting medium, fill a container about 1/3 full with potting mix, place your plant in the soil, and fill the rest of the pot, pressing lightly
- One 1 cu. ft. bag of Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix fills two 12-inch containers (exact amounts may vary depending on the size of the root ball)
Description
Cultivate a beautiful array of container plants with Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix. This potting soil mix Grows Plants Twice As Big!®* In addition, the added fertilizer feeds all types of container plants for up to 6 months. With this gardening product, you can expect more blooms for more color*. This container mix works best with outdoor container plants, including your favorite flowers, annuals, perennials, vegetables, and shrubs. To apply, select a pot with a drain hole. Fill the pot about 1/3 full with potting soil. Loosen the root ball of your plant and place it in the pot. Add more potting mix and press lightly to level. Water your plant and let it drain. For optimal results, refer to plant tags for specific sun and shade needs. Let mix dry to the touch between waterings; do not allow plants to sit in drainage water. To avoid soil compaction and replenish nutrients, all container plants should be repotted annually or as needed with fresh Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix. One 1 cu. ft. bag of Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix fills two 12-inch containers. *Vs unfed plants
Weight: 13 Pounds
Capacity (Volume): 1 cubic-ft
Used For: Flowers
Maximum Coverage Area: 100 Square Feet
TCIN: 13983729
UPC: 032247565134
Item Number (DPCI): 084-16-0302
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 23.72 inches length x 17.77 inches width x 4.65 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 18.1 pounds
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: Florida
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Q: Can leftover potting mix be saved and stored for months at a time?
submitted by chrisp - 7 years ago
A: I wouldn’t recommend it unless you can seal the bag very well. My bag was taped closed but somehow flies/ moths got in and were able to breed. I kept the bag rolled up and taped. It was also stored in an indoor utility closet. Soil definitely wasn’t dry but was infested in a months time.
submitted byShiberu - 7 years agoA: I have done this and it does tend to dry out.
submitted byKBD - 7 years agoA: I twist & seal with a tie or ribber band or get a big plastic storage container to use just for this.
submitted bylafcom - 5 years agoA: Yes. Our Miracle grow Premium Potting Mix can be stored indefinitely. Simply tape or roll top of potting soil bags shut. If you have additional questions or want more information, please contact us. The following link will take you to our contact page: http://tinyurl.com/noc5mcg
submitted byScotts Consumer Services - 7 years agoBrand expertA: I keep a bag of potting soil until it is used up and that may take up to a year. There is nothing the matter with it, just add some water and the proper fertilizer and everything will be fine.
submitted byTexas Lady - 7 years ago
Q: Can I use miracle grow potting mix for a Yoga plant ?
submitted by Edward - 2 years ago
A: I think he means yucca plant.
submitted bywisegolfgal - 11 months agoA: Thank you for your interest in our products. We are not aware of a plant called a Yoga plant; you are welcome to reach out to us at https://miraclegro.com/en-us/contact-us for further assistance.
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: How many quarts is it?
submitted by chyna106 - 6 years ago
A: 1 cubic sq. foot = equals approximately 26 dry quarts (soil)
submitted bykilisas - 3 years agoA: i googled how many qts is a cubic sq ft and it said 30qts
submitted bycarlacjake - 5 years ago
Q: Can this potting soil be used with orchids?
submitted by Nicole - 7 years ago
A: I would use the Miracle Gro Potting mix because it is what I would have on hand but as of now I do not own an orchid. I would try to Google up some professional help or stop by a nursery for answers.
submitted byTexas Lady - 7 years agoA: No. The potting media used for orchids are chosen to imitate “life on a rainforest tree.” Most common types of orchid potting mix consist primarily of small pieces of fir bark that's main function is to stabilize the plant and promote root growth. We would recommend one of our two Miracle-Gro Orchid Potting Mix products, one that is a course blend and one a fine blend. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any additional help to you. Our phone number is 877-220-3089 and we ask that you please refer to your review when calling.
submitted byScotts Consumer Services - 7 years agoBrand expert
Q: Is this appropriate for use in repotting my African violets ?
submitted by Penny - 7 months ago
A: Miracle-Gro Potting Mix can be used on all types of plants.
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is this potting soil good for use in the Vegepod?
submitted by newhomeowner - 8 months ago
A: Miracle-Gro Potting Mix is specially formulated for container plants. It is ideal for both indoor and outdoor container plants and for use in a topsy turvy planter. Potting mix soil can be used in a raised bed but it would be best to mix it with garden soil 50/50 and not use alone.
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 8 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is this safe use with my indoor house plants?
submitted by Ad - 11 months ago
A: Miracle-Gro Potting Mix is specially formulated for container plants. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor container plants and for use in a topsy turvy planter.
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 11 months agoBrand expert
Q: what are the ingredients?
submitted by screen name - 2 years ago
A: Miracle-Gro Premium Potting Mix is formulated from one or more of the following: processed forest products, peat, coir, and/or compost, and sphagnum peat moss, perlite (white granules), fertilizer (yellow balls) and a wetting agent.
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: SHould I use this with my Peace Lily?
submitted by need2no - 3 years ago
A: Miracle-Gro Potting Mix can be used for potting ornamental plants.
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: I just received a small Umbrella plant that's in a 4" pot. It is pretty full (the planter) and I want to transplant it into a bigger pot. Would this be the right kind of soil to use for that?
submitted by Sandie - 3 years ago
A: Miracle-Gro Premium Potting Mix is safe for potting all ornamental plants.
submitted byMiracle-Gro Consumer Services - 3 years agoBrand expert
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Summary of reviews
The reviews highlight a significant decline in the quality of Miracle Grow potting soil, with many guests reporting issues such as gnat infestations, poor moisture retention, and a change in composition that resembles mulch rather than quality soil. While some guests still appreciate the brand for its historical performance and effectiveness in plant growth, the recent batches have led to widespread disappointment and concerns about plant health. Guests are seeking a return to the previous formula that supported their gardening success.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.1 out of 5 stars with 3637 reviews
quality: 3.71 out of 5
value: 3.55 out of 5
56% would recommend
252 recommendations
Terrible
1 out of 5 stars
Comshep13 - 18 days ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
One bag was full of white powder. I have no clue what it was. The other bag killed almost all of my plants due to poor drainage.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 16 days ago
We are sorry to hear that your plants were damaged while using the Miracle-Gro Potting Mix. 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.
Product not up to standard
2 out of 5 stars
Ericksondra - 22 days ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
What is going on with the soil you are selling? It was full of hay and large wood chunks. I have purchased 1000’s of bags of this soil in the past. I’ve been gardening for 40 years. I have also been a walking advertisement for your product. This latest bag is so disappointing. I’m not sure I can recommend this anymore if you’re lowering your standards.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 19 days ago
Hi Ericksondra, we're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. It is common to see small pieces of bark and twigs, these are intentional components of our soil, however, you should not find large pieces of wood or bark. Composted forest products provide high organic content and nutrients without the concern for soil compaction. The coarser material allows for air to reach the roots. 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.
Soil gnat explosion!
1 out of 5 stars
None - 26 days ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I've bought Miracle Grow potting soil for years and I have always had great success with it. Last fall I bought a bag that was called "Potting mix". When I opened the bag it was full of bugs that flew out!!! I returned it and got a different bag. Other than the mix looked different from what I was used too - much more wood pieces and not so much soil like, but I didn't see any bugs. I replanted all of my plants last fall and now all winter I've been dealing with soil gnats flying around our house. These were plants from my parents funeral and I'm hoping I can save them. Sticky traps have been catching lots of them, but they still keep coming. Ugh!!! I think once the weather warms up, I'll need to get them all outside and get rid of all the soil and start fresh, but don't think I can Miracle Grow potting soil anymore! :(
1 reply from Customer Care team - 26 days ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix with Fertilizer and appreciate your feedback. It is possible for insects to enter the bag during shipping and storage. Insects may also come in with soil of transplanted plant or enter through cracks, crevices, open windows or doors simply looking for suitable environment. Some 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 inch of horticultural sand on top of the soil of potted/container plants. 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.
Poisonous
1 out of 5 stars
Vr108 - 29 days ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I bought a large bag of the Miracle Gro Potting mix and it poisoned my plants over wintering in the house. I tried it in one plant. Leaves turned yellow then brown while plant died from the top down. I thought maybe the plant had a fungus so I tried it with another plant..same experience. Now I'm afraid to use it anywhere in the yard, as it obviously contains something deadly.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 27 days ago
We are concerned to hear about your experience using Miracle-Gro Potting Mix with Fertilizer. This is an unusual issue as our products should not cause any damage when used according to packaging instructions. 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.
Fungus gnats everywhere
1 out of 5 stars
Troy - 30 days ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I repotted all of my plants, 11 in all. Now there are fungus gnats everywhere. Sticky traps catch over a hundred/day. I will never buy your product again. The money spent in an attempt to rid of these gnats is ridiculous, and the amount of precious time robbed from my life is saddening.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 28 days ago
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.
Good product!
4 out of 5 stars
Lida - 1 month ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I am very happy with this product. I use it regularly.
Miracle grow potting soil quality going down hill.
1 out of 5 stars
Sharon - 2 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
What in the world is going on with their quality? I purchased 3 bags to do some winter sowing and I can’t believe how much gravel, sticks and material was in the bag. Yes you always have a little but this was ridiculous. In 1 cu ft bag, I had used 2/3 of a bag and had 8 stones, not to mention the other junk.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 2 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix with Fertilizer and appreciate your feedback. 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.
Problems with mold and fungus gnats!
2 out of 5 stars
Gertysgirl - 3 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
Within the last three months I pursued the task of repotting my houseplants. I had two bags of Miracle Gro Potting Mix that I had purchased within the last year. Very shortly after transplanting them, I noticed small black flies (or gnats) and mold in the ones I had transplanted. So far I haven't lost any plants but I put sticky traps in the pots and am amazed at how many are getting caught! Am very disappointed with the current product... never used to be a problem but evidently people all over the country are complaining about this.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 2 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with MiracleGro Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. We recommend letting the soil dry out between each watering as overwatering can make the problem worse. Leaving the soil to dry can help kill the larvae. Additionally, you may apply at least 1/2 inch of sand on top of the soil of established potted container plants. Larvae cannot burrow through the sand and will die. Sand should be left on the container for several weeks until the problem is solved. Do not apply sand to seedlings or if trying to start plants from seeds. This can damage or hinder seedling development. 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.
Worst potting soil ever!
1 out of 5 stars
Unhappy Consumer - 3 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I bought 2 large bags of this potting mix in the fall. Replanted 2 houseplants in it. I had to recently throw my plants out that I had fir many years. I had tiny flies in my house for 3 months until I finally discovered where they were coming from. It was this potting soil. I will NEVER buy this again!
1 reply from Customer Care team - 3 months ago
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.
Gnats
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Nikki - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
I am not happy. I didn’t know what gnats were when I used the potting soil. I continue to use it, not knowing that they were gonna take over my plants and kill them slowly one by one. I’m so saddened by this just like so many others!!!! I am losing all my house plants that I’ve had for years that I’ve been taking care of, they were my babies and I nurtured them just to have them ruined by a poor quality control of a product! Shame on miracle grow!!!
Gnat issues
1 out of 5 stars
Mama Joan - 3 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I bought a new bag of miracle grow potting soil to re-pot a new plant I was bringing into the house and use the left over to top off my existing plants and have had gnat issues ever since!!
1 reply from Customer Care team - 3 months ago
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.
You ruined your product
1 out of 5 stars
LJ77 - 4 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I used to enjoy repotting my plants. I'd buy a yellow bag or two of Miracle Grow potting mix and get my hands dirty. It was great. I neither knew of nor had I ever seen a fungus gnat. Neither had my beloved indoor plants, the oldest one arriving back in 2001 as a gift. I wish that were still the case. It all seemed so easy back then. Now, I delay repotting as long as I can. I hate it. I hate the new fungus gnats I'll have to deal with every time I repot my plants or even top off their pot with a new layer of soil. It used to be a relaxing afternoon, now it stresses me out. Please don't reply about how they don't affect plants or humans. They affect humans even if they don't attack them. And they're not just a nuisance. Daylight savings time is a day or two of nuisance. This is weeks of infestation that requires all kinds of extra work and discomfort in one's own home. And please don't respond saying the fungus gnats get in through the air holes (i.e., not your fault) when those air holes have always been there, and yet there were no fungus gnats years ago in your potting soil. You ruined your own quality potting soil, and my love of indoor gardening. I LOVED your product. Now I hate it.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
We are sorry to read about your experience with the Miracle-Gro Potting Mix with Fertilizer. 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.
Bacteria, mold, and gnats
1 out of 5 stars
Andie - 4 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I planted a bunch of plants from seedlings. They were doing well. However, I got very sick. I have a high amount of bacteria and mold in my blood. I tested my brand new home with mold test and have mold in the air. Tested my blood, and it now has a very very high amount of bacteria. On top of that, I had gnats. Looked at the soil through a microscope, and you can see the bacteria in the soil. Is this just mulch soil from the dump?
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. 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.
Moisture control soil disappoints after change
1 out of 5 stars
Former customer - 4 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I have been using the moisture control potting soil for years and really liked it. The formulation changed this year and it is a terrible disappointment. I was unable to keep most of my plants alive through the summer and none thrived as they used to with this product. I was a lotal customer but will never buy this product again.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
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.
Where's the dirt? (soil)
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
QM - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
I've used MiracleGro FOREVER & it had always been great. I say had because something has surely changed. The last couple of bags have sticks & some other kind of material but not what I would call soil (dirt). This has caused me to have you water very often where before I could go over a week or so before watering. Saddened because it's always been my go to & my plants thrived but not now.
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 4 months ago
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance with the Miracle-Gro Potting Mix. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-295-6902 for assistance.
Its a bag of dirt... really? Lol
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
AW - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Well… ummm… it’s dirt. I guess it’s better than other dirt because it has plant vitamins in it. But it’s dirt. It’s a necessary thing if you want plants to survive… call me crazy… but yup it’s dirt.
Gnat invasion
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Sam - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
The worst gnat problem with this soil. I feel like I got a bag of gnat eggs.
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 5 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. 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.
Fungus
1 out of 5 stars
Dpp888 - 5 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
Used this soil for all of my indoor plants and it was loaded with fungus, then we got an infestation of fungus gnats.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 5 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix with Fertilizer and appreciate your feedback. Fungus gnats do not typically damage houseplants but they are a nuisance. The larvae look like tiny white grubs or maggots and feed on the fungus that naturally grows in potting soil. The adults are small and dark and may enter the air holes in the bag to lay eggs while the soil is waiting for sale. 1. Let the soil dry out between each watering. Dry soil can help kill the larvae. Most people tend to overwater their plants and this can make the problem worse. 2. Yellow sticky traps are another alternative. Place them close to the location of the fungus gnats. 3. Apply at least 1/2 inch of sand on top of the soil of established potted container plants. Larvae cannot burrow through the sand and will die. Sand should be left on the container for several weeks until the problem is solved. Do not apply sand to seedlings or if trying to start plants from seeds. This can damage or hinder seedling development. 4. Insects will not disappear overnight. It may take several weeks but the consumer should begin to see a reduction in insect numbers. All houseplants in the home must be treated. 5. Severely infested plants may need to be repotted however the larvae may remain in the root ball when the plant is moved to a new pot. Remember the larvae themselves rarely damage plants but eat the fungus that grows in all unsterilized potting soil. 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.
Ok
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
KaitlinKoko - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
It’s ok Expensive for small bag with a lot of sticks
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 5 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix) and appreciate your feedback. Small pieces of bark and twigs are intentional components of our soil. You should not find large pieces of wood or bark. Composted forest products provide high organic content and nutrients without the concern for soil compaction. The coarser material allows for air to reach the roots. 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.
Gardening outside for food
5 out of 5 stars
Jessica38 - 5 months ago
originally posted on Miracle-Gro
I was with my dad when got that in the spring of 2024