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Switched from store-bought potting mix to making my own after a disaster with my ferns
I used to just grab whatever bag of potting soil was on sale at the garden center, no questions asked. Last spring, I lost three Boston ferns in two months because the mix held too much water and they rotted out. A guy at a local nursery in Portland told me to try a blend of coco coir, perlite, and a bit of compost. Now I mix it myself in a big tub in the garage, and I haven't lost a single plant since. The cost is a bit higher up front, about $30 for the raw materials, but it lasts me six months. Does anyone else bother with custom mixes or am I just being extra?
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