My point was not to have to buy potting soil, the dirt here sucks. It desert landscape. So you can't grow anything in it. This is why we got a ton of compost.
I totally understand that. What I meant was could you mix your compost with some of your native soil. Something on the ratio of maybe 2 parts compost to one part of your soil. The aim you're going for is a homogenous blend of "potting soil" that you've put together yourself.
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You can but it will smell pretty strongly pretty quickly. It's best to use something more heavy duty. Best of luck!
It is not necessary to use compost in pots,a good potting soil is all that is needed.
Can you mix the compost with soil?
compost then soil then plant then soil . You need to make sure plant doesnt come in direct contact of compost or it will burn it
Thank you all, great info. New to gardening so I can always use some tips 😃
I totally understand that. What I meant was could you mix your compost with some of your native soil. Something on the ratio of maybe 2 parts compost to one part of your soil. The aim you're going for is a homogenous blend of "potting soil" that you've put together yourself.
Yes. And enjoy it. You gotta get some dirt under your nails. Lol. Have fun with it. My grandmother once planted peanuts ... roasted ones! We had so much fun with that. I'm gonna try planting hamburger and see if I can grow ribeye (something's not right with that)! Lol. TeresaC