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Garden Fertilizer & Potting Soils (157 items found)
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- Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend Organic Flower and Plant Potting Soil 2 cu ft10 Reviews$19.99 19.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend Organic Flower and Plant Potting Soil 1 cu ft7 Reviews$15.99 15.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Dr. Earth Home Grown Organic Plant and Vegetable Potting Mix 1.5 cu ft4 Reviews$13.99 13.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Dr. Earth Home Grown Organic Fruits/Vegetables 3-2-2 Plant Fertilizer 24 oz1 Review$14.99 14.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- AgroThrive Organic Everything that Grows 3-3-2 General Purpose Fertilizer 32 oz3 Reviews$24.99 24.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- AgroThrive Organic Flowers/Fruits/Vegetables 3-3-5 Fertilizer 32 oz0 Reviews$26.99 26.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- GreenView Fruits/Vegetables 13-13-13 Fertilizer 33 lb3 Reviews$38.99 38.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Coast of Maine Penobscot Blend Organic All Purpose Planting Soil 1 cu ft4 Reviews$13.99 13.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Mother Earth Terracraft All Purpose Potting Soil 12 qt9 Reviews$15.99 15.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Espoma Organic Tomatoes 1-3-1 Plant Fertilizer 16 oz1 Review$12.99 12.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Dr. Earth Life Organic All Plant 4-6-5 Plant Fertilizer 25 lb1 Review$69.99 69.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Black Gold Organic All Purpose Potting Mix 1.5 cu ft8 Reviews$18.99 18.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Black Gold Organic Flower and Vegetable Garden Soil 1.5 cu ft3 Reviews$17.99 17.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Top Choice Organic Mushroom Garden Compost 1.25 cu ft3 Reviews$6.99 6.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- NuLife Organic All Purpose Raised Bed Mix 1.5 cu ft2 Reviews$7.99 7.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- AgroThrive Organic Everything that Grows 3-3-2 General Purpose Fertilizer 2.5 gal3 Reviews$59.99 59.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Dr. Earth Pot of Gold Organic All Purpose Potting Soil 8 qt4 Reviews$13.99 13.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Espoma Bloom Organic Liquid Concentrate All Purpose Plant Food 16 oz1 Review$9.99 9.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Jolly Gardener Herb and Vegetable Potting Soil 40 lb4 Reviews$4.99 4.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Dr. Earth Exotic Blend Organic Cacti and Succulent Potting Mix 8 qt6 Reviews$13.99 13.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- Espoma Azalea-tone Organic Granule Flowers/Fruits/Vegetables Plant Food 18 lb0 Reviews$24.99 24.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
- AgroThrive Organic Flowers/Fruits/Vegetables 3-3-5 Fertilizer 64 oz2 Reviews$24.99 24.99 USDFree Store Pickup Today
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If you’re preparing a garden in an area with mostly clay, rocks, or sand, conditioning the ground to increase the nutrients and improve water and air circulation is crucial. Find an impressive selection of the most trusted brands of potting mix, plant food, and garden fertilizer to help your garden thrive at your neighborhood Ace Hardware store.
What’s the Difference Between Potting Soil and Potting Mix?
Although they sound similar, potting soil and potting mix are two very different products. While potting soil contains dirt that’s often mixed with materials like sand and compost to help improve drainage and aeration, potting mix contains no soil at all. What’s more, potting soil is heavy.
Potting mix is composed of ingredients like peat moss, sphagnum moss, pine bark, or vermiculite, and may contain fertilizer to provide plants with essential nutrients. Also, while potting soil is heavy, potting mix is typically lightweight.
Is Garden Plant Soil the Same as Potting Soil?
Unlike potting soil, which contains compost and is meant to sustain container-based plants, garden soil has no added nutrients or substances. It’s meant to be mixed into the ground to help improve the soil and promote strong roots. Garden soil is affordable and great for water retention, but it should only be used in the garden, as the name suggests.
Different Types of Plant Soil
Ace carries several soil formulas and soil conditioners to help you create a healthy foundation for your favorite plants. The absorbent quality of vermiculite, a naturally occurring mineral, helps soil maintain a consistent level of moisture, making it a great addition to dry soil.
Peat moss is another natural substance that helps soil retain moisture and nutrients. Some prefer vermiculite over peat moss for its longevity and mold resistance, but both are commonly found in soil-enriching mixtures.
In addition to all-purpose, moisture-control, and organic soil varieties, different outdoor and indoor plant soils and potting mixes are formulated for certain types of plants. Filter through the options at the top of the page to easily find your fit.
Do Potting Soils and Mixes Contain Fertilizer?
Fertilizer is any substance that’s added to soil to provide nutrients that plants need to thrive. Different types of fertilizers contain different types of nutrients in varying amounts, including:
- Nitrogen (N)
- Phosphorous (P)
- Potassium (K)
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Sulfur (S)
- Iron (Fe)
- Boron (B)
Many potting soils and potting mixes contain garden and flower fertilizers, which are listed on the packaging, along with the types of plants they’re best suited for.
Are Organic Potting Soils, Mixes, and Fertilizers Better?
If you are considering organic vs inorganic fertilizers, which is better may depend on your preference. Certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), organic soils and fertilizers provide a wide range of nutrients due to their make-up of natural ingredients like worm casing, manures, and compost. Although organic garden fertilizers work slower and can be pricier than inorganic options, many prefer them for their natural qualities and the overall positive impacts they can have on the soil.
However, you may want a more affordable and easier-to-apply inorganic fertilizer option that lets you target specific plant growth with a high concentration of precise nutrients. Unsure which to choose? Stop by your local Ace where our helpful staff would be happy to help you choose.
Find Top-Rated Soil and Fertilizer Brands at Ace Hardware
At Ace, you’ll find a great selection of outdoor and indoor potting soils, mixes, and fertilizers from trusted brands like Miracle-Gro, Burpee, and Black Gold. While you’re at it, browse our time-saving gardening tools to help you make your plant-growing venture a success.