www.gardengram.in Learn How To Create Your Own Potting Mix For Indoor Plants Do you have a green thumb but don't want to spend a fortune on Potting Mix? Creating your own soil mix is easy and affordable. You can use any combination of materials that you have on hand, or purchase the ingredients at your local gardening store. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the steps to create your own potting mix. So get ready to start planting! The first step is to gather your materials. You'll need: • • • • •
One part perlite One part vermiculite One part peat moss One part compost Water
If you don't have all of these ingredients on hand, don't worry. You can substitute other materials that you have available. For example, if you don't have perlite, you can use sand. The important thing is to use a combination of materials that will provide good drainage while still retaining moisture.
Once you have your materials, it's time to mix them together. Start by adding the perlite and vermiculite to a large container. Add the peat moss and compost on top of that. Slowly add water to the mix, stirring as you go, until the soil is evenly moistened.